Coursera PLUS | Is it WORTH the Subscription??

For those of you wanting to SKILL UP, ADVANCE YOUR CAREER, and GROW YOUR INCOME, then online learning is a really convenient way to make that happen!

And there's no better platform (in my opinion, after having used it for 5 years and taken 40+ courses) than Coursera, particularly with its option for Coursera PLUS with its paid subscription.

But for those wanting to really take the learning process seriously and want to EARN CREDENTIALS that can be listed on resumes and on LinkedIn to be more competitive in the job market, then Coursera PLUS is a great option that gives you UNLIMITED ACCESS to 3,000+ courses from some of the top universities and organizations in the world including Columbia, Duke, Yale, Google, Amazon, and IBM.

In this video, I'll walk you through exactly what you get (and also, what you DON'T get; there ARE some exclusions you need to be aware of), how much it costs, and how it compares to cost of Coursera normally.

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[RichardWalls]

🙌🙌🙌 QUESTION: Do you see this as a better value than regular individual Coursera courses/specializations? What specializations are YOU most interested in pursuing? Leave a comment down below! 👇👇👇

[sadinosecleticos]

actually i have been thinking about getting coursera PLUS, because as a Lawyer, I want to get into the Startup Legal Tech fields and in Coursera there are several courses about those topics.
Thanks!!
Great video!

[BenEngineer]

This is a great overview of the subscription, I would like to add that the value of these courses for most, is quite tied to the outcome that you are hoping for (usually career pivot/advancement). It is very important to realize that your time is very valuable, so try to be strategic about the courses that you take.

Take my situation for example, I am trying to get into a specific niche within engineering, I have targeted some specializations and courses that could open some doors. Some of these aren't included in the Coursera Plus subscription, so its hard to see the value in trying to go for the cheaper option (Plus subscription) that will be less likely to add to my career progression.

Having access to thousands of courses could be more of a distraction, focus on the courses that add value to your goals, this is where the real financial incentive is!

Best of luck with your learning and life successes <3

[MickeyRegala]

Subbed! Your channel feels very high quality. Love the content!

[TheGeekSheek]

I'm trying to get my foot into the Software testing and Automation Field, The year price is really good just got to make sure everything is included. Great video!

[sa_]

Thanks a lot Mr. Richard, I'm thinking of getting a certificate related to business or economics. The reason is, I am thinking of applying for some universities when my school finishes. As you know, schools do care about extracurricular activities and taking online courses is one of them.

[stevewilliams]

Thank you for sharing your advice about the prices of each subscription fee. Now I feel sure about taking the annual one.

[johnmclaughlin]

Im working on IT Professional just finished power users three of the five modules and I have to say Ill be working on learning the rest of my life wish I began earlier in life

[robertstreetman]

Hi, Richard I am retired now but I am always learning. Thank you, Mr. Walls.

[Carla]

Thank you!! I did not that there is a list of excluded, and also learnt that PWC and IBM is on the list of excludd

[vle]

I subscribed in January at the discount rate. My biggest issue is that I want to take SO MANY courses, certificates and specializations that I don’t know where to start and I keep jumping around. I have completed a few of the ones that are easier for me because I am familiar with the content… just to “certify” my knowledge. I am hoping to complete a few of the Google Certificates.

Also - I want to make note of another free program on Coursera. It is the American Dream Academy. This program allows you to complete a certification for free - including a few from Microsoft. I am hoping to complete the Cybersecurity certificate.

[AlfonsoRG]

I’m currently doing an in-person MBA and found this video while doing research on online learning platforms for a project. After watching this now I want to sign up to keep studying and complement my in-person courses.

[lakkarajushankar]

Good, you set right expectation of 3 courses in a year. However I planned 5 in a year and option for the subscription. Let me see how it will go.

[KP-kysn]

Just one other thing. There are people who look at the time investment advertized and think its easy to cut on learning time. I made that mistake more than once. Subjects that require critical thinking may take a lot (50 hours?. Probably not enough, 100 hours more like it) so best to factor that in.

[sdugbnm]

Thank you for making this helpful video sir.

[techboi_]

Hey I recently subscribed. Keep it up, great videos

[beltoftruth]

Eye opener ..thanks for your reveiws so great

[Fotospectra]

Just to clarify, I pat monthly for unlimited access to courses, then when completed, I pay for the certificate ?

[southasianmystic]

Thank you for this video! I've been unsure whether to get Plus or not. This helps. I agree - the 3 months for one specialization is a good pace. And for us eager learners out there, Plus is a good option. My interest has always been the intersection of religion & philosophy with the environmental sciences - how can we use religious teachings to inspire people to treat the Earth better and combat climate change. :)

[Fre]

Thank you great information. Can you please tell me if I can get a job if I take professional certificate from coursera ?
Thanks again!