Will I lose access immediately after canceling?

No. Your Coursera Plus access continues until the end of your current billing period. After that date, you lose access to course materials that require a subscription, but you keep any certificates you have already earned.

Do I keep my certificates after canceling?

Yes. All certificates you earned while your subscription was active remain in your Coursera account permanently. You can still share them on LinkedIn or download them at any time after cancellation.

Can I get a refund after canceling?

Coursera Plus subscriptions are eligible for a full refund within 14 days of the initial purchase. After that, no refund is issued. Individual courses are refundable within 14 days of payment or before earning a certificate, whichever comes first.

What is the difference between Coursera Plus monthly and annual?

Coursera Plus Monthly charges you each month and you can cancel anytime. Coursera Plus Annual charges once per year at a discounted rate. Both offer the same course access. When you cancel the annual plan, you keep access for the rest of the year you already paid for.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Coursera does not currently offer a built-in pause feature. However, Coursera may present a pause or discount option as a retention offer when you begin the cancellation process. If you decline, you can always resubscribe later.

How do I know if I subscribed through Apple or Google?

Check your email for past Coursera receipts. If your receipts come from Apple or Google rather than Coursera, your subscription is billed through that platform. You can also check the Subscriptions section in your iPhone Settings or Google Play Store to see if Coursera appears there.

Can I cancel a free trial?

Yes. If you are on a Coursera Plus free trial, you can cancel at any time before the trial ends to avoid being charged. Follow the same cancellation steps above. If you cancel during the trial, you may lose access immediately rather than at the end of the trial period.

What happens to my course progress after canceling?

Your course progress, grades, and completed assignments are saved in your Coursera account even after cancellation. If you resubscribe later, you can pick up where you left off. However, you cannot access graded assignments or earn new certificates without an active subscription.

How do I cancel a specialization subscription?

If you subscribed to an individual specialization (not Coursera Plus), the cancellation process is the same. Go to My Purchases, find the specialization subscription, and click Cancel. This stops future monthly charges for that specialization.

What if Coursera keeps charging me after I cancel?

Check your email for a cancellation confirmation. If you were charged after successfully canceling, contact [Coursera Support](https://www.coursera.support/s/article/learner-000001189) to dispute the charge. You can also contact your bank or credit card provider to initiate a chargeback if Coursera does not resolve the issue.

How to Cancel Coursera

Step-by-step guide to cancel your Coursera Plus subscription on the web, iOS, or Android. Learn about the 14-day refund window.

Cancel your Coursera subscription in about 5 minutes. The steps depend on whether you subscribed directly through Coursera, through the iOS App Store, or through Google Play. Coursera Plus is the main recurring subscription product — if you purchased a single course or Guided Project, those are one-time payments and do not require cancellation.

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On Coursera.org

The most straightforward way to cancel is through the Coursera website. After canceling, you keep access to your courses and any earned certificates until the end of your current billing period.

1Sign In to Coursera

Open your web browser and go to coursera.org. Sign in with the email address and password associated with your account. If you use single sign-on through Google, Facebook, or Apple, select the corresponding option.

2Open My Purchases

Click your profile icon in the top right corner of the page, then select My Purchases from the dropdown menu. You can also navigate directly to coursera.org/my-purchases.

3Find Your Subscription

Locate your active subscription — this will be labeled Coursera Plus (monthly or annual) or the name of a specific specialization or professional certificate subscription. Active subscriptions display your next billing date.

4Click Cancel

Click the Cancel link next to the subscription you want to end. If you have multiple active subscriptions, you need to cancel each one separately.

5Choose a Reason

Coursera will ask why you are canceling. Select a reason from the list. Coursera may present a retention offer such as a discounted rate or a temporary pause — decline these if you want to fully cancel.

6Confirm Cancellation

Review the cancellation details, including the date your access ends. Click Cancel subscription to finalize. Coursera will send a confirmation email to your registered address. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period.

If you are within 14 days of your initial Coursera Plus purchase, you are eligible for a full refund. After 14 days, no refund is issued — your access simply continues until the billing period ends. See the Refund Policy section below for full details.

Coursera Plus comes in two forms: a monthly subscription and an annual subscription. The cancellation steps are the same for both. If you purchased an annual plan, canceling stops the renewal — you retain access for the remainder of the year you already paid for.

On the App Store (iOS)

If you subscribed to Coursera through the Apple App Store, you must cancel through Apple's subscription settings. The Coursera website cannot process the cancellation for App Store subscriptions.

1Open iPhone Settings

Tap the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad home screen.

2Tap Your Apple ID

At the top of the Settings menu, tap your name and Apple ID banner to open your Apple ID account management screen.

3Select Subscriptions

Tap Subscriptions from the list. You will see all active and expired subscriptions linked to your Apple ID.

4Select Coursera

Find Coursera in your list of active subscriptions and tap it. If Coursera does not appear here, your subscription is billed directly through Coursera, not Apple.

5Cancel the Subscription

Tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom of the screen and confirm when prompted. Your Coursera access continues until the end of the current Apple billing cycle.

If you subscribed through Apple, Apple's refund policy applies instead of Coursera's. To request a refund from Apple, visit reportaproblem.apple.com.

On Google Play (Android)

If you subscribed to Coursera through the Google Play Store, you need to cancel through Google's subscription management. Canceling inside the Coursera app or on the Coursera website will not stop Google Play billing.

1Open Google Play Store

Launch the Google Play Store app on your Android device. You can also go to play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions in any web browser.

2Access Your Profile

Tap your profile icon in the top right corner of the Play Store to open the account menu.

3Go to Payments & Subscriptions

Select Payments & subscriptions from the menu, then tap Subscriptions. This displays all your active Google Play subscriptions.

4Select Coursera

Find Coursera in the subscriptions list and tap it. If Coursera is not listed, your billing is handled directly by Coursera.

5Cancel Your Subscription

Tap Cancel subscription and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm. Your access remains active until the end of the current Google Play billing cycle.

Google Play subscriptions follow Google's refund policy. To request a refund for a Google Play subscription, visit Google Play Help.

Coursera Plus vs. Individual Courses

Coursera offers two main types of paid products, and they work differently when it comes to cancellation:

Coursera Plus (subscription): This is a recurring subscription — either monthly or annual — that gives you unlimited access to most courses, specializations, and professional certificates on the platform. This is what you cancel using the steps above.

Individual course purchases: If you paid a one-time fee to enroll in a single course or specialization (without Coursera Plus), there is no recurring charge to cancel. You can request a refund within 14 days of payment or before earning a certificate, whichever comes first. After that, the purchase is final and no further charges occur.

Guided Projects: These are low-cost, short-format courses with a one-time payment. Guided Projects are not refundable and do not involve a recurring subscription.

Free courses (audit mode): If you are auditing a course for free, there is nothing to cancel. You can simply stop accessing the course at any time.

Coursera Refund Policy

Coursera's refund policy varies by product type:

Coursera Plus (monthly or annual): You can request a full refund within 14 days of your initial purchase. After this 14-day window closes, no refund is available — but your access continues until the end of your paid billing period. For the annual plan, this means you keep access through the end of your prepaid year even after canceling.

Individual courses and specializations: Coursera offers a full refund within 14 days of payment, as long as you have not yet earned a course certificate. Once you earn a certificate, the refund window closes immediately regardless of how many days have passed.

Guided Projects: No refunds are available for Guided Projects.

Degree programs: Refund policies for Coursera degree programs are set by the individual university, not by Coursera. Check with your university's registrar or program office for their specific policy.

Refunds typically take 7 to 10 business days to process back to your original payment method. If your subscription was billed through Apple or Google Play, you must request the refund through the respective platform — Coursera cannot process refunds for third-party billing.

To request a refund directly from Coursera, visit the Coursera Help Center or submit a request through your My Purchases page.

FAQ

Looking to cancel other learning platforms? See our guides for How to Cancel MasterClass, How to Cancel Skillshare, and How to Cancel LinkedIn Learning. For general steps that work with most services, read How to Cancel Any Subscription.

Disclaimer

The cancellation steps on this page are for informational purposes only and were accurate as of the last update. Coursera may change their interface, policies, or cancellation process at any time. ReSubs is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Coursera. For the most current instructions, visit the Coursera Help Center. If you experience billing issues, contact Coursera support directly or your payment provider.

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