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Coursera Plus review
Coursera's subscription covering thousands of courses, including UX programs from Google, Meta, Microsoft and universities.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 12, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 8.4
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.7
- Value (35%)
- 8.9
Coursera Plus is the pick if you want more than one UX program. The subscription covers more than 10,000 courses, Specializations and Professional Certificates from 350+ universities and companies, including Google, Meta, Microsoft and Adobe, with unlimited certificates. That means you can take the Google UX Design Certificate and then add a UI design or interaction design specialization from a university without paying again. Monthly billing is $59 after a 7-day free trial. The annual plan lists at $399 and was $239.40 for the first year in an offer that ends November 30, 2026, with 14 days to request a refund on annual payments. If you plan to take only the Google program, buying it alone at $49 a month is cheaper. Like any open catalog, depth depends on who built each course, and there is no mentor reviewing your portfolio, so you still need peers or a community for critique. It works best for disciplined learners who will study most months of the year.
Who it is for
learners who want several UX programs on one plan
Price
$59 per month after a 7-day free trial, or $399 a year ($239.40 for the first year until November 30, 2026).
or $59/month after a 7-day free trial
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.
Key features
- Access to more than 10,000 courses, Specializations and Professional Certificates
- Programs from 350+ universities and companies
- Unlimited certificates on one subscription
- Includes the Google UX Design Certificate
- Annual plan with a 14-day refund window
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Lets you combine the Google certificate with other UX and UI specializations
- Strength: Annual plan is $239.40 for the first year until November 30, 2026
- Strength: 7-day free trial on monthly billing
- Weakness: $10 a month more than buying the Google certificate alone
- Weakness: Quality and depth vary between course partners
- Weakness: No mentor or 1:1 portfolio review
Key facts
- Catalog: 10,000+ courses and programs
- Partners: 350+ universities and companies
- Monthly price: $59 after a 7-day free trial
- Annual price: $399, or $239.40 for the first year until November 30, 2026
- Refunds: 14 days on annual payments
Where it ranks
Coursera Plus is No. 2 in our Best UX Design Courses verdict.
Alternatives we scored
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