How to Cancel Coursera Plus — The Complete Guide

Coursera Plus gives you unlimited access to most courses and professional certificates on the platform. If you have finished your learning goals or want to explore other options, here is how to cancel.

How to Cancel Coursera Plus on the Website

1. Go to coursera.org and sign in.
2. Click your profile icon in the top-right corner.
3. Select Settings (or My Purchases).
4. Navigate to the Subscriptions tab.
5. Click Cancel next to your Coursera Plus subscription.
6. Coursera will show what you will lose and may offer a discounted rate.
7. Select a reason for canceling and confirm.

How to Cancel Coursera Through Apple

If you subscribed via the iOS app:

1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap your Apple ID then Subscriptions.
3. Find Coursera and tap Cancel Subscription.

How to Cancel Coursera Through Google Play

1. Open the Google Play Store.
2. Tap Profile > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
3. Find Coursera and tap Cancel subscription.

Cancellation Methods Comparison

| Cancel Method | Difficulty | Time Required | Refund Policy | |---|---|---|---| | Coursera Website | Easy | 3 minutes | Full refund within 14 days of annual; 7 days of monthly | | Apple / iTunes | Easy | 2 minutes | Apple refund policy applies | | Google Play | Easy | 2 minutes | Google Play refund policy | | Coursera Support | Moderate | 1-3 days | Can request refund via support ticket | | Phone | Not available | N/A | No phone support for cancellations |

Understanding Coursera Refund Policy

Coursera has one of the more generous refund policies among online learning platforms:

• Monthly Coursera Plus: Full refund if you cancel within 7 days of subscription or renewal.
• Annual Coursera Plus: Full refund if you cancel within 14 days of purchase.
• Individual courses: Refund available within 14 days of enrollment or purchase (whichever is later).
• After the refund window, no prorated refunds are given.

What Happens After Canceling Coursera Plus

• You keep access until the end of your billing period.
• Certificates you earned are yours forever and remain verifiable.
• You lose access to courses and specializations included in Plus.
• Courses you enrolled in individually (outside Plus) remain accessible.
• Your progress and grades in completed courses are preserved.

Best Coursera Plus Alternatives

• edX — University courses from Harvard, MIT, and more. Many free audit options available.
• Udemy — Individual course purchases (no subscription). Frequent deep discounts to $9.99 per course.
• LinkedIn Learning — Professional development courses included with LinkedIn Premium.
• Khan Academy — Completely free. Excellent for foundational subjects and test prep.
• Google Career Certificates — Focused professional certificates in IT, data analytics, and project management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I keep my Coursera certificates after canceling?

Yes. Any certificates or professional certificates you earned while subscribed are permanently yours. They remain verifiable through Coursera and can be shared on LinkedIn.

Can I still access individual courses after canceling Coursera Plus?

You lose access to courses included in Coursera Plus. However, many courses offer a free audit mode where you can access lectures (without graded assignments or certificates). Courses you purchased individually remain accessible.

Is Coursera Plus worth it compared to buying individual courses?

Coursera Plus is cost-effective if you plan to complete 3 or more courses or a full professional certificate within your subscription period. For one or two courses, individual purchase or free auditing is usually more economical.