How to Cancel Coursera Plus
Quick process
Varies - refer to Refund and Cancellation Policy (not fully detailed in scraped content)
Cancel before renewal date
Important Warnings
- You will lose unlimited access to courses immediately upon cancellation
- Certificates in progress may not be completable without subscription
- Your account remains active but access to Plus content ends
- 7-day free trial available for new subscriptions
- Terms include mandatory arbitration agreement and class action waiver
- Refund and Cancellation Policy is separate document - review before cancelling
Step-by-step instructions
Go to https://www.coursera.org and sign in to your Coursera account
Click on your profile icon in the top right corner
Select 'Settings' or navigate directly to https://www.coursera.org/account-settings
Look for the 'Subscriptions' or 'Coursera Plus' section in the settings menu
Click 'Manage Subscription' or similar option next to Coursera Plus
Select 'Cancel Subscription' or 'End Subscription'
Follow any confirmation prompts and confirm your cancellation
Check your email for cancellation confirmation
Tips & Things to Watch For
Black Friday / Cyber Monday Deep Discounts
Pro TipCoursera Plus typically goes on sale during Black Friday/Cyber Monday for 30-50% off (around $199-279 instead of $399). If you're not in a hurry, waiting for these sales can save significant money. Sales also occur during New Year and back-to-school seasons.
Refund Policy - 14 Days for Annual Subscriptions
Pro TipBased on Coursera's standard refund policy (referenced in TOS but not fully displayed), annual Coursera Plus subscriptions typically offer a 14-day refund window from the purchase date. If you cancel within 14 days of payment, you can get a full refund even after accessing content.
What to Expect
Dark Patterns to Watch
- Subscription settings may be nested in account settings rather than prominently displayed
- May show benefits you'll lose upon cancellation
- Multiple navigation layers to reach cancellation option
- Terms emphasize arbitration and class action waiver prominently but refund policy requires separate navigation
Retention Tactics
- Displays list of courses and certificates you'll lose access to
- Shows number of courses available with subscription
- May highlight learning progress that will be affected
- Emphasizes loss of unlimited access to 10,000+ courses
Cancel via Email
Send this pre-written email to learner-help@coursera.org Sign up to auto-fill your details.
Coursera Plus Plans & What You'll Lose
What you'll lose access to
After You Cancel
Reactivation
You can reactivate your account later
Content Access
You'll lose access to your content after cancellation
Refund
Via Original payment method
Refund policy exists but specific terms require viewing separate Refund and Cancellation Policy page
Not ready to fully cancel?
Downgrade available
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