Do You Speak Brain? Master The Neuroscience Behind Learning

Discover how the brain learns, adapts, and changes — explained with clarity, science, and metaphor.

What you'll learn

Gain a comprehensive understanding of how biological, cognitive, and neuroscientific mechanisms underpin the learning process.

Develop an integrative view of how different cognitive functions collaborate within the human brain to shape learning, adaptability, and behavior.

Translate complex neuroscientific concepts into practical knowledge, enhancing professional or personal decision-making and learning strategies.

Critically evaluate the interplay between biology, evolution, and cognition to understand human learning and behavior at a deeper level.

Requirements

General curiosity about neuroscience and learning—no prior expert knowledge required, just openness to explore how the brain works.

Basic familiarity with biology is welcome. But metaphors and analogies are frequently used to make complex ideas more accessible.

Interest in practical application of scientific concepts to improve personal or professional practices related to learning and adaptability.

Comfort with critical thinking and integrative learning—participants should be willing to reflect on their own thinking processes and apply insights from neuroscience.

Patience required: concepts are gradually built, with frequent back-and-forth explanations. The course is richly illustrated, but the content is extensive — not for those seeking quick, bite-sized learning. Biology rules: concepts are developed within an evolutionary framework. You shouldn't expect a neuroanatomy course. You can expect a sense of humor — science should be playful and enjoyable!

Description

Learning feels like an old friend.But have you ever wondered how learning happens inside the brain, not just in theory, but in real, living systems?Do You Speak Brain? Master the Neuroscience Behind Learning invites you to explore how the brain builds, adapts, and strengthens learning across life. We’ll start simple and build gradually, using clear explanations, powerful metaphors, and real-world examples to make complex ideas easy to follow.You don’t need a background in neuroscience to join.This course was designed for data scientists, healthcare professionals, educators, researchers, and anyone curious about the biological roots of learning.We’ll cover essential ideas like how neurons communicate, how brain plasticity supports learning, and why complexity comes at a cost. Along the way, you’ll learn to spot myths and oversimplifications about the brain — and develop a deeper, more realistic understanding of what truly helps learning happen.You should expect a clear, engaging journey, with space to pause, reflect, and connect ideas at your own pace.You’ll finish the course with a strong foundation in the neuroscience of learning, ready to apply this knowledge in education, healthcare, data-driven fields, or to become a more informed learner yourself.Ready to speak brain? Let’s get started.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to the course

Section 2: Section 2 - What is learning?

Lecture 2 Involve me and I learn.

Lecture 3 The deep roots of learning.

Section 3: Section 3 - Where learning lives?

Lecture 4 Let's make neurons great again.

Lecture 5 Neuron: synapse and fire!

Lecture 6 "Neurons that fire together wire together."

Section 4: Section 4 - How has learning evolved?

Lecture 7 Who needs a brain to learn?

Lecture 8 The Big Brain.

Lecture 9 Scaling up: The brain's evolutionary gamble.

Section 5: Section 5 - How learning works in the brain?

Lecture 10 Brain Inc.: The business of learning.

Lecture 11 I think, therefore I am.

Section 6: Section 6 - Where - and with whom - learning works?

Lecture 12 Brain Inc's Culture.

Lecture 13 Learning's Department key players.

Lecture 14 Emotion

Lecture 15 Language. So… which language are we talking about?

Section 7: Section 7 - So… where's my brain-hacker badge?

Lecture 16 Dear Neuroscience, which is the best school for my kid?

Lecture 17 Neuroimaging: The Bosch Project of the Brain.

Lecture 18 Boost your brain in 10 days! Or your money back.

This course is designed for professionals and curious learners who want to understand the neuroscientific foundations of learning and how to apply them in practice.,Healthcare professionals (psychiatrists, neurologists, psychologists, therapists) seeking to deepen their understanding of cognitive processes and how they impact behavior and learning.,Educators and teaching professionals who want to integrate neuroscience insights into more effective, evidence-based teaching methods.,Data scientists and tech professionals interested in applying brain-based principles to machine learning models, AI, and behavioral analysis.,General audience with an interest in neuroscience — anyone curious about how the brain works and how learning is shaped by biological and cognitive factors.,This course offers a clear, accessible, and scientifically grounded approach for those looking to translate brain knowledge into real-world action.