Cancel Coursera: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
There are a few different ways to cancel Coursera, and the right one depends on how you signed up. This guide covers cancellation through the Coursera website, app stores, and third-party billing.
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Cancellation Summary
Cancel Online
Yes
Main Cancel methods
Website
Mobile App
App Store
Google Play
Time to Cancel
2-3 mins
Instant for direct billing
Where to Cancel
Account Settings
Subscriptions section
Most Coursera users can cancel directly through their account settings. However, if you subscribed through an app store or received Coursera through a university program, you'll need to cancel through the original provider instead.
Managing more than one subscription?
If you're cancelling more than just Coursera, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.
Managing more than one subscription?
If you're cancelling more than just Coursera, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.
Managing more than one subscription?
If you're cancelling more than just Coursera, our cancel tool can help you cancel your subscriptions easily in one place.
Step-by-Step: Cancel Coursera
Follow these steps to cancel your Coursera subscription directly. If you're billed through a third party, see the alternative methods section.
Step-by-Step: Cancel Coursera
Follow these steps to cancel your Coursera subscription directly. If you're billed through a third party, see the alternative methods section.
Step-by-Step: Cancel Coursera
Follow these steps to cancel your Coursera subscription directly. If you're billed through a third party, see the alternative methods section.
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Log in to your Coursera account
Go to coursera.org and sign in with your email and password. Make sure you're using the same account that has the active subscription.
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Navigate to account settings
Click your profile picture in the top right corner, then select Settings from the dropdown menu.
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Go to subscriptions section
In the left sidebar, click on Subscriptions. You'll see all your active Coursera subscriptions listed here.
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Cancel your subscription
Find the subscription you want to cancel and click Cancel Subscription. You may need to complete a brief survey about your cancellation reason.
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Confirm cancellation
Review the cancellation details and click Yes, Cancel to confirm. You'll receive an email confirmation and maintain access until your current billing period ends.
Or skip the steps entirely
Our tool takes you straight to the cancel page. No hunting required.
Or skip the steps entirely
Our tool takes you straight to the cancel page. No hunting required.
Or skip the steps entirely
Our tool takes you straight to the cancel page. No hunting required.
Coursera-specific things to know
A few things that might affect your Coursera cancellation depending on your subscription type.
Coursera-specific things to know
A few things that might affect your Coursera cancellation depending on your subscription type.
Coursera-specific things to know
A few things that might affect your Coursera cancellation depending on your subscription type.
Course progress is saved
Your course progress, certificates, and completed assignments remain in your account even after cancellation. You can still access completed courses.
Specialization subscriptions work differently
University partnerships vary
Course progress is saved
Your course progress, certificates, and completed assignments remain in your account even after cancellation. You can still access completed courses.
Specialization subscriptions work differently
University partnerships vary
Course progress is saved
Your course progress, certificates, and completed assignments remain in your account even after cancellation. You can still access completed courses.
Specialization subscriptions work differently
University partnerships vary
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
Before you cancel, keep this in mind
These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.
1. Check who's billing you
Look at your credit card statement to see if you're being charged by Coursera directly, Apple, Google, or another provider. You'll need to cancel through whoever is actually charging you.
2. Access continues until period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
1. Check who's billing you
Look at your credit card statement to see if you're being charged by Coursera directly, Apple, Google, or another provider. You'll need to cancel through whoever is actually charging you.
2. Access continues until period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
1. Check who's billing you
Look at your credit card statement to see if you're being charged by Coursera directly, Apple, Google, or another provider. You'll need to cancel through whoever is actually charging you.
2. Access continues until period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel
More ways to cancel
If you can't cancel through your Coursera account, you may need to go through app stores or third-party providers. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
More ways to cancel
If you can't cancel through your Coursera account, you may need to go through app stores or third-party providers. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
More ways to cancel
If you can't cancel through your Coursera account, you may need to go through app stores or third-party providers. The right option depends on how you're being billed.
Google Play Store
Cancel through Google Play if you subscribed via the Android app.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Google Play Store
Cancel through Google Play if you subscribed via the Android app.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
Some employers or universities provide Coursera access that must be cancelled through them.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
University partnerships
Corporate learning programs
Government training initiatives
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
Some employers or universities provide Coursera access that must be cancelled through them.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
University partnerships
Corporate learning programs
Government training initiatives
Apple App Store
Cancel through Apple if you subscribed via the iOS app.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Apple App Store
Cancel through Apple if you subscribed via the iOS app.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Google Play Store
Cancel through Google Play if you subscribed via the Android app.
Use the Direct link Below or
Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions
Apple App Store
Cancel through Apple if you subscribed via the iOS app.
"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"
Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:
Reseller & Third-Party Billing
Some employers or universities provide Coursera access that must be cancelled through them.
Check your bank or credit card statement to see who charged you.
University partnerships
Corporate learning programs
Government training initiatives
Other options to consider
If cost or time are issues, you might be able to pause or switch plans instead of cancelling completely.
Other options to consider
If cost or time are issues, you might be able to pause or switch plans instead of cancelling completely.
Other options to consider
If cost or time are issues, you might be able to pause or switch plans instead of cancelling completely.
Switch to individual courses
Instead of a monthly Coursera Plus subscription, you can enroll in individual courses or audit courses for free.
Free audit access (no certificates)
Individual course purchases
Financial aid for individual courses
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Coursera Plus offers both monthly and annual billing options
Annual plans typically save about 15% compared to monthly billing
Switch to individual courses
Instead of a monthly Coursera Plus subscription, you can enroll in individual courses or audit courses for free.
Free audit access (no certificates)
Individual course purchases
Financial aid for individual courses
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Coursera Plus offers both monthly and annual billing options
Annual plans typically save about 15% compared to monthly billing
Switch to individual courses
Instead of a monthly Coursera Plus subscription, you can enroll in individual courses or audit courses for free.
Free audit access (no certificates)
Individual course purchases
Financial aid for individual courses
Switch Your Billing Cycle
Coursera Plus offers both monthly and annual billing options
Annual plans typically save about 15% compared to monthly billing
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Ready for a full subscription cleanup?
Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.
Common Coursera Cancellation Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked Coursera questions.
Common Coursera Cancellation Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked Coursera questions.
Common Coursera Cancellation Questions
Quick answers to frequently asked Coursera questions.
Will I get a refund if I cancel Coursera?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Coursera?
Will I get a refund if I cancel Coursera?
Can I cancel Coursera online?
Can I cancel Coursera online?
Can I cancel Coursera online?
What happens after I cancel Coursera?
What happens after I cancel Coursera?
What happens after I cancel Coursera?
Why can't I find the cancel button?
Why can't I find the cancel button?
Why can't I find the cancel button?
Does deleting the Coursera app cancel my subscription?
Does deleting the Coursera app cancel my subscription?
Does deleting the Coursera app cancel my subscription?
Can I cancel Coursera from my phone?
Can I cancel Coursera from my phone?
Can I cancel Coursera from my phone?
Do I lose my certificates if I cancel?
Do I lose my certificates if I cancel?
Do I lose my certificates if I cancel?
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About Coursera
Coursera is an online learning platform that partners with universities and companies to offer courses, certificates, and degree programs. Users can access thousands of courses across various subjects, with options for individual courses or monthly/annual subscriptions for unlimited access.
Why people cancel Coursera
Completed their target course or certification
Found courses too academic or theoretical
Not enough time to use it regularly
Subscription costs adding up over time
Prefer other learning platforms or formats
Why people cancel Coursera
Completed their target course or certification
Found courses too academic or theoretical
Not enough time to use it regularly
Subscription costs adding up over time
Prefer other learning platforms or formats
Why people cancel Coursera
Completed their target course or certification
Found courses too academic or theoretical
Not enough time to use it regularly
Subscription costs adding up over time
Prefer other learning platforms or formats
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