"Coursera" is a site where you can learn high-quality online courses offered by universities and companies around the world. Among them, "Coursera Plus" is a plan that allows you to take unlimited courses for a fixed price.
I signed up for Coursera Plus and completed four courses, including "Content Marketing Strategy" from the University of California, Davis.
In this article, we'll take a closer look at what Coursera Plus is, the monthly and yearly pricing, discounts, and how it differs from regular Coursera courses.
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What is Coursera Plus?
Coursera Plus is a subscription plan that allows you to take over 7,000 courses, professional certificates, specializations, and more at no additional cost. After completing a course, you can also earn a certificate.
Below is a list of the courses I have completed and the certificates I received.
Examples of target categories
- programming
- Web Design
- IT skills
- business
- marketing
- Writing
- Data Science
- Language
- psychology
In addition, courses in a variety of categories are available.
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Coursera Plus Pricing (Monthly/Yearly)
The pricing structure for Coursera Plus is as follows:
- Monthly plan：$59 USD
- Annual plan：$399 USD
Payments in Japanese Yen will vary depending on the exchange rate at the time, but will be displayed on the official Coursera Plus page.
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What is the difference between Coursera Plus and regular Coursera?
| item | Coursera | Coursera Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Course format | Individual purchase or free attendance | Unlimited access to eligible courses |
| Certificate of Completion | Must be paid separately | Available within the plan |
| Fee | Each course costs several thousand yen. | Monthly or annual fee |
| recommendation | Those who want to take only specific courses | Those who want to take multiple courses |
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Coursera Plus discounts and campaign information
- Black Friday Sale: It is usually held in late November and can be a 20-40% off event.
- Coupon Code: This may be provided via our official newsletter or partners.
- First of the year discount:There may be discounts available at the beginning of the year or semester.
I applied during a discount campaign and was able to study for only 3,399 yen for the first month.
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Useful Tips for Coursera Plus
- People with a strong desire for knowledge
- People who want to learn multiple short courses
- For long-term courses, those who want to study while keeping costs down
Coursera Plus FAQs
Are there any courses that are not available on Coursera Plus?
Some university degrees and MasterTrack® Certificates are excluded. Make sure the course page clearly states "Available on Coursera Plus."
Are there courses available in Japanese?
An increasing number of Coursera Plus courses are now available with Japanese subtitles. I completed only one course in Japanese, and the rest were completed using translation tools such as DeepL.
Summary | Coursera Plus Pricing and How to Use It
Coursera Plus is a great value plan that allows you to take as many paid courses as you want for a monthly or yearly fee. It is perfect for those who want to take many courses or are serious about improving their skills.
Although it is not regular, discounts and campaigns are sometimes held, so please check the official website.
