Cancel Your Coursera Plus Subscription
Coursera Plus is a premium subscription service that provides unlimited access to over 7,000 courses, Specializations, and Professional Certificates from top universities and companies like Google, Meta, and Stanford.
How to Cancel Coursera Plus Subscription
Follow the step-by-step instructions based on your device/platform.
Web
- 1Using a web browser on your mobile device, log into your Coursera account.
- 2Navigate to the 'My Purchases' section.
- 3Click the 'Manage Subscriptions' tab.
- 4Find the subscription you wish to end and click 'Cancel'.
Mobile
- 1Log into the Coursera mobile app.
- 2Tap the settings gear icon, which is located in the top right corner.
- 3Tap on 'My Subscriptions'.
- 4Next to the subscription you want to cancel, tap 'Manage Subscription'.
- 5Tap 'Cancel subscription' to confirm.
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The 'Audit for Free' Strategy
Before paying for Plus, check if the individual course you want offers an 'Audit' option. Auditing allows you to watch all the video lectures for free. You won't get a certificate, but it's the perfect way to learn without spending a rupee.
The 'Pay Per Course' Alternative
If you only need one specific Professional Certificate, it's often cheaper to pay for that individual course or specialization directly rather than subscribing to the entire Coursera Plus catalog.
The 'Binge and Cancel' Power Move
Plan your learning. Subscribe to Coursera Plus for just one month, dedicate that month to completing as many courses as you can, earn the certificates, and then cancel before the next billing cycle. This is a power-user strategy to maximize value.
Apply for Financial Aid
Coursera has a robust financial aid program. If cost is the issue, you can apply for aid on most individual course pages. If approved, you can earn a certificate for free after completing the coursework.
Pre-Cancellation Safety Checklist
You Keep All Earned Certificates
CRITICAL: Any certificate you have already successfully earned and paid for is yours to keep forever. It will remain on your Coursera profile and can be added to your LinkedIn, even after you cancel Plus.
Your Course Progress is Saved
VERY IMPORTANT: Your progress in any course, including submitted assignments and grades, is saved to your account. You will NOT lose your work. If you re-subscribe or pay for the course individually later, you can pick up right where you left off.
You Lose Access to Course Content
After your subscription ends, you will lose access to the course materials (videos, readings, assignments) for any course you haven't completed or purchased individually. You will only be able to see that you were enrolled.
Cancel Before Your Free Trial Ends
If you are on a 7-day free trial, you must cancel before the 7th day to avoid being charged for the first month. Set a reminder on day 6 to re-evaluate.
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What happens to my submitted assignments and grades?
They are all saved. Your progress, including all graded assignments, is tied to your Coursera account and will be waiting for you if you ever decide to re-enroll in that course.
Can I finish a course after my Coursera Plus subscription ends?
No. You will lose access to the course materials once your subscription expires. To finish the course and get the certificate, you would need to either re-subscribe or pay for that specific course individually.
Do I get a refund for my annual plan if I cancel early?
No, Coursera does not offer pro-rated refunds for its annual Plus subscription. Your access will continue until the end of the one-year period you paid for.
What is the difference between Auditing a course and using Coursera Plus?
Auditing is free and lets you watch the videos but you cannot submit assignments or get a certificate. Coursera Plus gives you full access to thousands of courses, including all assignments and the ability to earn unlimited certificates.
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