Coursera Plus
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| Type | All-inclusive educational subscription |
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| Provider | Coursera, Inc. |
| Monthly price | $59 / month (7-day free trial) |
| Annual price | $399 / year (14-day refund guarantee) |
| Catalog size | 7,000+ courses, Specializations, and Professional Certs |
| Excluded programs | Accredited online degrees, MasterTrack certs, select partner tracks |
| Certificates | Unlimited verified Course Certificates |
| Cancellation | Cancel anytime; access continues until end of billing cycle |
| Official URL | coursera.org/courseraplus |
Coursera Plus is an all-inclusive consumer subscription service offered by Coursera that provides learners with unrestricted access to over 7,000 courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, and Guided Projects for a flat monthly or annual fee.[1] Rather than purchasing individual certificates ($49–$79 each) or paying separate monthly fees for individual Specializations ($39–$79/month), Coursera Plus subscribers can earn an unlimited number of verified digital certificates across eligible catalog offerings.[1][2]
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[hide]Pricing and subscription plans [edit]
Coursera Plus is offered across two consumer billing models:[1]
| Subscription option | Retail price | Effective monthly cost | Trial / refund window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Plan | $59 per month | $59.00 / month | 7-day free trial (cancel anytime before day 7) |
| Annual Plan | $399 per year | ~$33.25 / month | 14-day money-back guarantee |
Free trial and refund mechanics [edit]
The trial and refund policies differ substantially based on billing frequency:[1][3]
- Monthly 7-Day Free Trial: Learners on the monthly plan receive 7 days of free access. The payment method entered at checkout is not billed if the user cancels before the trial period concludes.[1]
- Annual 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee: The annual plan charges $399 immediately upon enrollment. Learners have exactly 14 calendar days from payment to submit a refund request via My Purchases.[3]
- Certificate Revocation Clause: Coursera's official refund terms state that if a user earns any Course Certificate during the 14-day refund window of an annual subscription and subsequently requests a refund, those certificates will be permanently revoked.[3]
Catalog inclusions and exclusions [edit]
Coursera Plus includes the majority of Coursera's learning products, but excludes accredited university degrees and select specialized vendor programs:[1][2]
| Category | Status | Notable included / excluded examples |
|---|---|---|
| Google Career Certificates | Included | Google Data Analytics, Google Project Management, Google Cybersecurity |
| University Specializations | Included | UC Davis SEO Specialization, University of Michigan Python for Everybody |
| DeepLearning.AI Series | Included | Machine Learning Specialization (Andrew Ng), Deep Learning |
| Online Degree Programs | Excluded | University of Illinois iMBA, University of London BS in Computer Science |
| MasterTrack® Certificates | Excluded | University-accredited modules providing direct graduate degree credit |
Economic break-even analysis [edit]
Because standalone Specializations cost between $39 and $79 per month, the financial return of Coursera Plus depends on learning velocity:[1]
- Single Program Pathway: A student pursuing a single 4-month Specialization at $49/month spends $196 total. Here, standalone monthly billing is cheaper than Coursera Plus Monthly ($236 for 4 months).
- Multi-Program Upskilling: A learner enrolled concurrently in two programs (e.g., Google Data Analytics + UC Davis SEO) would spend ~$98/month on standalone subscriptions; Coursera Plus Monthly ($59/mo) provides net monthly savings of $39.
- Annual Upskilling Pass: A learner completing 3 or more Professional Certificates across 12 months saves between $189 and $549 with the Annual Coursera Plus pass ($399/year).
Cancellation procedure [edit]
To stop recurring renewal on Coursera Plus:[4]
- Sign in to Coursera.org.
- Navigate to your user avatar > My Purchases > Manage Subscriptions.
- Click Cancel Subscription next to Coursera Plus and confirm.
Learners maintain full subscription access until the expiration date of their current billing period.[4]
References [edit]
- ^ "Coursera Plus Subscription Plans, Pricing and Refund Terms". Coursera Inc. 2026. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ^ "Coursera Plus Catalog Inclusions and Course Exceptions". Coursera Learner Help Center. 2026. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ^ "Coursera Refund Policies — Annual Plan 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee". Coursera Learner Help Center. 2026. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
- ^ "Cancel a Subscription: Step-by-Step Instructions". Coursera Learner Help Center. 2026. Retrieved 2026-09-29.