Aprender

Learning how to learn, taught by a major public university

Offered by Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Aprender is built around a deceptively simple idea: most people were never taught how learning itself actually works. It draws on learning theory to help you study, focus, and retain information more effectively.

Who it's for

No formal level is set, making it accessible to students, career changers, and lifelong learners who want to fix inefficient study habits rather than push through them with sheer effort.

What you'll build

• Evidence-based learning strategies and study techniques
• Mental concentration and self-motivation habits
• Critical thinking and cognitive flexibility

It's reached an enormous audience of over 277,500 students, making it one of the most widely taken courses in this list — a strong signal of how universally useful learning to learn turns out to be.