Coursera review

Coursera fits an adult who wants university-level material with a certificate at the end and expects to take more than one course. Its Coursera Plus page lists more than 10,000 courses, Projects, Specializations and Professional Certificate programs from 350+ universities and companies, among them Duke, Stanford, Vanderbilt and the University of Michigan. Without a subscription, a single course or bundled Specialization costs $49 to $79 a month. Coursera Plus is $59 a month after a 7-day free trial, or $399 a year, cut to $239.40 until November 30, 2026, with a 14-day refund window. Plus includes unlimited certificates, but it excludes some courses and programs, and it does not cover degrees or MasterTrack Certificates. Those are sold separately: the degrees page lists programs such as the University of Illinois iMBA and University of London bachelor's degrees, and lets you try degree courses before you apply. The weak points are the exclusions and the lack of credit for most short courses.

Who it is for

working adults who plan to take several courses a year

Price

Coursera Plus $59 a month after a 7-day free trial, or $399 a year ($239.40 until November 30, 2026); single courses and programs $49 to $79 a month.

or $59/month after a 7-day free trial
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• Coursera Plus covers more than 10,000 courses, Projects, Specializations and Professional Certificate programs
• Courses from 350+ universities and companies, including Duke, Stanford, the University of Michigan and Vanderbilt
• Unlimited certificates on Coursera Plus once the trial ends
• Hands-on labs and projects inside many courses
• Separate online degrees, such as the University of Illinois iMBA and University of London bachelor's degrees

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: One $59 monthly subscription replaces $49 to $79 a month per course or program
• Strength: Annual plan lists at $399, cut to $239.40 until November 30, 2026
• Strength: 14-day refund window on the annual plan
• Weakness: Coursera Plus does not include degrees or MasterTrack Certificate programs
• Weakness: Some courses, Specializations and Professional Certificates are excluded from Plus
• Weakness: Certificates earned in the first 14 days are revoked if you take the annual refund

Key facts

• Coursera Plus monthly: $59 after a 7-day free trial
• Coursera Plus annual: $399, or $239.40 until November 30, 2026
• Catalog: 10,000+ courses and programs
• Partners: 350+ universities and companies

Where it ranks

Coursera is No. 1 in our Best Online College Courses verdict.