How to Cancel Your
Coursera Plus Subscription
Cancel Coursera Plus in under 2 minutes. Here are the exact steps for the website and mobile app, plus everything you need to know about refunds and certificates.
Quick Overview
Difficulty
EasyTime
~2 minutes
Method
Website / App
Refund
14-day (annual)
Cancel Coursera Plus on the Website
Log in to Coursera
Go to coursera.org in your web browser and sign in with the account that has the Coursera Plus subscription. Make sure you are using the correct email address.
Go to My Purchases
Click your profile icon in the top-right corner of the page. From the dropdown menu, select My Purchases. This shows all your active subscriptions and payment history.
Select Your Coursera Plus Plan
Find your Coursera Plus subscription in the list. It will show whether you are on the monthly or annual plan, along with your next billing date.
Click Cancel Subscription
Click the Cancel a subscription option. Coursera will ask you to select a reason for canceling and may present retention offers. Confirm the cancellation, and you will see a confirmation message. Coursera also sends a confirmation email.
Cancel Coursera Plus on the Mobile App
Open the Coursera App
Launch the Coursera mobile app and make sure you are signed in to the account with your Coursera Plus subscription.
Go to Settings
Tap the gear icon in the top-right corner to open your account settings.
Manage Your Subscription
Select My Subscriptions, then tap Manage Subscription next to your Coursera Plus plan. Tap Cancel subscription and confirm.
What Happens After You Cancel Coursera Plus?
You keep access until your billing period ends
Coursera does not revoke access immediately. You can continue taking courses and earning certificates until the end of your current billing cycle.
Certificates you earned are yours forever
Any certificates you have successfully completed and earned during your subscription remain on your Coursera profile permanently. You can still share them on LinkedIn and download them at any time.
Course progress is saved
Your progress in all courses is saved to your account. If you resubscribe later, you can pick up exactly where you left off without losing any work, quizzes, or assignments.
14-day refund window for annual plans
If you purchased Coursera Plus Annual and cancel within 14 days, you are eligible for a full refund. Monthly plans do not offer refunds, but access continues through the end of the paid period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I keep my certificates after canceling Coursera Plus?
Yes. Any certificates you have already earned are permanently tied to your account. They stay on your profile, remain shareable on LinkedIn, and can be downloaded at any time even after canceling.
Can I get a refund for Coursera Plus?
Coursera Plus Annual offers a 14-day refund window from the purchase date. Monthly Coursera Plus subscriptions are non-refundable. If you are within the refund window, the cancellation flow will present the refund option.
What is the difference between canceling and pausing?
Canceling stops your subscription at the end of your billing period and you lose access to Plus courses. Pausing temporarily suspends billing for a set period but keeps your subscription active. Not all plans offer a pause option.
Can I still access free courses after canceling?
Yes. Coursera offers many free courses that you can audit without a subscription. You will only lose access to Plus-exclusive courses, Guided Projects, and the ability to earn certificates on free courses.
How long does cancellation take to process?
Most cancellations are processed immediately. In some cases it may take up to 24 hours for the cancellation to fully take effect. You will receive a confirmation email once it is complete.
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