🙌🙌🙌 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! 👇👇👇
Hi Mr. Richard, I am game developer and recently i have registered my company and looking for an investor to partner in my company. Would u be interested?
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
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
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!
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 longerrrrrr, (50 hours?. Probably not enough, 100 hours more like it) so best to factor that in.
Not really transparent - can't see the difference between the Plus and the Specialization. Already finished a psychology course and now I want an UX research one and Google's Project Managment, but when I watch the links they all listed as "coursera plus included", but when I check the rules the Google/IBM etc courses are excluded...
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.
I want to start taking course but I have a question. If I pay for the subscription, would I still have to pay for the certificate of each course I complete?
I believe in many (not all) of the courses, the free version (audit) don't allow you access to some of the quizzes or assignments, so you don't see those as you're completing them. But I believe if you wanted to, you could do what you're suggesting. Go through as much of the content as possible, then start a monthly plan and finish it out. Let me know if you're successful in doing that! 😀
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.
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.
Coursera gave me a discounted price for $39 per month but I declined the offer because am one person that loves to focus on a goal and achieve it before moving to the next one. I'll rather pay for a specialization program as a busy person.
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!
If I started any certificate course/specialisation for free and after completing that if I upgrade to Coursera Plus will I able to receive Certificate?
Glad you found it helpful! Yes, definitely wanted people to be aware of that exclusion list. Could otherwise result in some pretty disappointed people.
I think the reviews are found in the courses themselves vs the specialization. An example here if you scroll down you'll find a section with individual reviews and comments: www.coursera.org/learn/prompt-engineering
I am currently in my final year of school life. Nowadays I am very tensed about what college degree I should choose. I am interested in Computer Science but I see people who got a Tech job without a college degree. That's why I'm wondering if getting an IT degree from a University is a good decision for future. Or earning some certificates from coursera will help me to get a Tech job. As you are already in the IT field and have experience it will help me a lot if you please can answer my question.
Hi - I'd still recommend getting an IT degree from a university. If finances are a concern, there are some very affordable degree programs out there, but I'd still recommend pursuing a degree. I see certs from Coursera as a way to complement a degree, but I don't think they are a suitable replacement at the moment.
@@RichardWalls Thank you very much for replying. Finances are not that much of a problem. I was confused because of seeing people getting a IT job without a degree. I thought after 5 years when I will graduate I will have less opportunities. After your suggestion I have made the decision of doing a Uni degree. Thank you once again.
@@healinghelpingloving9263 Very true, im in the IT Field with zero degree. But what do I have to offer? My certifications that I studied my ass off to get. For example, CompTIA ITF+, A+, Security+. CCNA Certification, AWS/Azure Certification. And it costed me like 1k+ and 1000 of hours of self study. I took this route cause I just could not afford to goto a uni.
@@healinghelpingloving9263 first off im so glad he said that its about time some of the 1% tell the truth about expensive schools and hes right, that the whole reason why companies support cousera because big schools give you to much of the run around, if you going for something like to be a surgeon yes you need 4-8 year schooling. to work in tech field no, you dont need 10 years of school makes no sense.
are these certificates really worth it? most of the time I just want the knowledge but I have not used coursera so far so I do not know if their certificates are worth it... Should I just go for the audit only or should i go for the whole thing
If you purely want the knowledge, then just go the audit route. Certificates can be valuable depending on your career goals as you may want to have something to show for the work you did learning and completing courses.
Sure can! Assuming that the particular course isn't on the exclusion list. You can do as many courses as you want and have time for in that subscription period.
Sure can! Assuming that the particular course isn't on the exclusion list. You can do as many courses as you want and have time for in that subscription period.
I was just looking at coursera and there certifications seem to be kind of scammy. You pay for the privilege to get the cert but there are no proctored exams. This way anyone can go to there website pay for the cert and plaster it on LinkedIn.
I guess certificates have 0 value if you don't have the appropriate knowledge ... certificate is just a proof that you "might" have completed the cource seriously. Ultimately, knowledge is all that matters in interviews
Somebody know what does "Spectrum Sharing" mean? because there is a "google" in the options INCLUDED :S . I would like to take the google data analytics ceritifcate and i am not sure about to take coursera plus :S maybe there is some coursera email to make that request?
If you scroll down all the way, you'll see the exclusions: www.coursera.support/s/article/360036151932-Courses-content-available-on-Coursera-Plus?language=en_US
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. :)
In islam: we are encouraged not to waste water: “ Do not waste water even if you were at a running stream “ - Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Sunan Ibn Majah 425
Not sure of the top of my head, though I don't think there's any consequence for staying "enrolled" in a course that I've seen. If you're paying the Coursera Plus subscription, it just keeps allowing you access whether you complete it or not.
Hi Richard I wonder is it possible that i subscribe for monthly payment plan and then buy like 6 courses and then cancen my subscription then i can complete that 6 courses later on on my pace?
Hi Craig - number of courses vary by specialization, and time you spend will depend on difficulty of the subject. I think a reasonable pace would at least 5 hrs/week to complete 4 specializations in a year. However, that may need to be somewhere around 10 hr/week for more challenging subjects like data science or analaytics, etc.
hello, If I did a course by coursera for free and I pay the coursera plus I will be abble to take the certificates of the couses that I did (they are included in the list that you showed)
Caveat Emptor......A few days ago , my coursera plus account renewed automatically (That is something else I could talk about but not now) and I did not really want that to happen. The rules governing this tells us that if you cancel your service within 2 weeks to get a full refund. I've been trying for a week to get a refund. The people at Coursera say "Well we have sent the refund to your bank". The bank says they have never received anything. It kinda looks like I'm simply not going to receive anything. BTW trying to get in touch with anyone at Coursera is almost impossible. They only have email. Also I have emailed them and offered numerous solutions....send the refund to another account, even send me a check in the mail.....All of that is against their rules. I'm running out of options. The only thing I can think of right now is to send Professor Ng a personal email. He is suppose to be the founder, owner or something....However I doubt that would do any good
I do love learning but I am sick of the elitism in adult education. I'm sick of being forced to pay for information and/or the stupid piece of proof that I learned that information. Even after paying 40 bucks a month for this damn service, you still have to pay like 50 bucks just for them to say you learned the information in courses. I want to know a lot because I was willing to do the work to learn, not because I was willing to pay for more information than others.
Could be correct if that course is part of the exclusion list. Otherwise, I don't think you should be seeing that. I'd reach out to support team on that.
Can´t you just do the specializations on a free trial and then when you´ve almost completed them (idk 80%-90%), pay the monthly fee ONCE and finish them to retrieve all the certificates?
Hey Carlos - I've seen that question come up before. Not sure, to be honest. Though it would seem like you would be able to, but I can't confirm. Let me know if you try it. 😄
I like Coursera 2 Reasons. The courses are great and MOST critically its all i can afford. What i don't get is how they advertise totally unaffordable universities alongside their courses. Makes zero sense. If i could afford university i wouldn't be on coursera forever.
Is there different plan for Coursera. Or is Coursera plus is the on the plan that they offer. I want to get the Google IT certification professional by eight is putting me in Coursera plus
If you sign up for the monthly subscription, you can cancel before the next month starts. But if you do the annual subscription, I don't believe that's something you'd be able to cancel.
I’ve seen comments like this but have never had loading issues. Hopefully you reached out for help and are in and area where there is good data reception. 🙏🏽
I just decided to start. This video helped me narrow down my decision. Ill be doing the $399, desire to learn these certificates: Google IT Support Google Project Manager Google Data Analytics IBM Devop
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🙌🙌🙌 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! 👇👇👇
Do you know if there is any discount code for 1 year subscription?
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Hi Mr. Richard, I am game developer and recently i have registered my company and looking for an investor to partner in my company. Would u be interested?
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
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
Thanks so much. You really helped me.
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!
Happy to help!
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 longerrrrrr, (50 hours?. Probably not enough, 100 hours more like it) so best to factor that in.
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.
Hi Shankar - definitely doable! Take advantage when you have free time. Good part of this is that it is flexible.
Hi, Richard I am retired now but I am always learning. Thank you, Mr. Walls.
Great mentality to have - thanks Robert!
Not really transparent - can't see the difference between the Plus and the Specialization.
Already finished a psychology course and now I want an UX research one and Google's Project Managment, but when I watch the links they all listed as "coursera plus included", but when I check the rules the Google/IBM etc courses are excluded...
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.
Not seeing anything on Coursera about American Dream Academy. Is that an entirely separate program?
how many courses you completed ?
Just to clarify , I pat monthly for unlimited access to courses, then when completed, I pay for the certificate ?
Bro ans me if you get 😊
I want to start taking course but I have a question. If I pay for the subscription, would I still have to pay for the certificate of each course I complete?
What if i complete courses earlier then take monthly plan amd earn certification
I believe in many (not all) of the courses, the free version (audit) don't allow you access to some of the quizzes or assignments, so you don't see those as you're completing them. But I believe if you wanted to, you could do what you're suggesting. Go through as much of the content as possible, then start a monthly plan and finish it out. Let me know if you're successful in doing that! 😀
Same question here. Did it work?
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.
That's a good plan - sends a signal to others that you're always seeking to learn and improve.
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.
Coursera gave me a discounted price for $39 per month but I declined the offer because am one person that loves to focus on a goal and achieve it before moving to the next one. I'll rather pay for a specialization program as a busy person.
Subbed! Your channel feels very high quality. Love the content!
Hi Mickey - I appreciate your comment and thanks for being a part of the channel!
If I subscribe to coursera plus, I shouldn't be paying for the courses fees separately right?
I'm here for same thing, did u get the answer?
Well, its a shame that IBM is excluded from the subscription
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!
Thanks Tribbles! Best of luck!
Did you end up doing it ? How are the courses for that field ?
If I started any certificate course/specialisation for free and after completing that if I upgrade to Coursera Plus will I able to receive Certificate?
Same qst
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
Glad you found it helpful! Yes, definitely wanted people to be aware of that exclusion list. Could otherwise result in some pretty disappointed people.
Thank you for sharing your advice about the prices of each subscription fee. Now I feel sure about taking the annual one.
Great to hear it! Best of luck, Steve!
I'm bit confused. Does Coursera plus include certification?
yes. It's like paying for every course at once for as long as you subscribe
Ur intro is so well written
Thank you great information. Can you please tell me if I can get a job if I take professional certificate from coursera ?
Thanks again!
Am I right that one cannot read the individual reviews on coursera?
I think the reviews are found in the courses themselves vs the specialization. An example here if you scroll down you'll find a section with individual reviews and comments: www.coursera.org/learn/prompt-engineering
Looking to get a digital marketing certificate but I work full time and play in multiple musical projects. Are there due dates and deadlines?
Does Coursera plus too have the financial aid option??
Coursera has Financial Aid, but it might only be for the specific course you're applying too, not the whole course spectrum.
Echoing what Kena said - you can apply for aid for individual courses.
How do I see if my course is available on Coursera PLUS?
Hi Danny - here's where you can find that out: www.coursera.support/s/article/360036151932-Courses-content-available-on-Coursera-Plus?language=en_US
Hey Richard!
Hey there! Nice surprise to see your name pop up! 😄 Hope you're doing well!
Thanks for the video!!
You bet!
"Intuit Bookkeeping Professional Certificate" Does this course includes yearly subscription?
Don't know off the top of my head, but would recommend checking the exclusions list that I mention in the video.
I am currently in my final year of school life. Nowadays I am very tensed about what college degree I should choose. I am interested in Computer Science but I see people who got a Tech job without a college degree. That's why I'm wondering if getting an IT degree from a University is a good decision for future. Or earning some certificates from coursera will help me to get a Tech job. As you are already in the IT field and have experience it will help me a lot if you please can answer my question.
Hi - I'd still recommend getting an IT degree from a university. If finances are a concern, there are some very affordable degree programs out there, but I'd still recommend pursuing a degree. I see certs from Coursera as a way to complement a degree, but I don't think they are a suitable replacement at the moment.
@@RichardWalls Thank you very much for replying. Finances are not that much of a problem. I was confused because of seeing people getting a IT job without a degree. I thought after 5 years when I will graduate I will have less opportunities. After your suggestion I have made the decision of doing a Uni degree. Thank you once again.
@@healinghelpingloving9263 Very true, im in the IT Field with zero degree. But what do I have to offer? My certifications that I studied my ass off to get. For example, CompTIA ITF+, A+, Security+. CCNA Certification, AWS/Azure Certification.
And it costed me like 1k+ and 1000 of hours of self study.
I took this route cause I just could not afford to goto a uni.
@@healinghelpingloving9263 first off im so glad he said that its about time some of the 1% tell the truth about expensive schools and hes right, that the whole reason why companies support cousera because big schools give you to much of the run around, if you going for something like to be a surgeon yes you need 4-8 year schooling. to work in tech field no, you dont need 10 years of school makes no sense.
are these certificates really worth it? most of the time I just want the knowledge but I have not used coursera so far so I do not know if their certificates are worth it... Should I just go for the audit only or should i go for the whole thing
If you purely want the knowledge, then just go the audit route. Certificates can be valuable depending on your career goals as you may want to have something to show for the work you did learning and completing courses.
So what if I end many courses during one month? Will I get a certificate for all of them?
can someone answer this ??
Can I do two specializations like python and SQL within one month by using Coursera plus subscription
Sure can! Assuming that the particular course isn't on the exclusion list. You can do as many courses as you want and have time for in that subscription period.
Can I learn for 20 hours /week by Coursera plus subscription in python for Everybody specialization ?
Sure can! Assuming that the particular course isn't on the exclusion list. You can do as many courses as you want and have time for in that subscription period.
Hey Mr.Walls, if l pay for the year and study different courses and get the certificates are they valid as the paying for each course??
Hi Denyse - yep! That's the idea w/ the subscriptions is that you have access to most of the courses and able to earn certificates.
I was just looking at coursera and there certifications seem to be kind of scammy. You pay for the privilege to get the cert but there are no proctored exams. This way anyone can go to there website pay for the cert and plaster it on LinkedIn.
I guess certificates have 0 value if you don't have the appropriate knowledge ... certificate is just a proof that you "might" have completed the cource seriously. Ultimately, knowledge is all that matters in interviews
Somebody know what does "Spectrum Sharing" mean? because there is a "google" in the options INCLUDED :S . I would like to take the google data analytics ceritifcate and i am not sure about to take coursera plus :S maybe there is some coursera email to make that request?
Hi, where can I find a list of exclusions in coursera plus?May you pls advice?
If you scroll down all the way, you'll see the exclusions: www.coursera.support/s/article/360036151932-Courses-content-available-on-Coursera-Plus?language=en_US
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. :)
Glad this could help - thank you for the comment!
In islam: we are encouraged not to waste water: “ Do not waste water even if you were at a running stream “ - Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) Sunan Ibn Majah 425
Do you know how to unenroll from a course?
Not sure of the top of my head, though I don't think there's any consequence for staying "enrolled" in a course that I've seen. If you're paying the Coursera Plus subscription, it just keeps allowing you access whether you complete it or not.
Job guarantee ?
Hi Richard
I wonder is it possible that i subscribe for monthly payment plan and then buy like 6 courses and then cancen my subscription then i can complete that 6 courses later on on my pace?
nope
Eye opener ..thanks for your reveiws so great
Glad you found some value here, Patti! Best of luck on your search for courses & certs!
Investing, a course that I don't even have a clue with it that why I do want to put it up, even if it takes 2 years it will be worth it.
Great video!
Thankyou ❤ Mr. Richard Walls
Thank you for making this helpful video sir.
Thanks for the comment Aishveer! Glad you found it useful!
bought coursera plus 12 months for like 15 dollars
That's a good deal!
@@RichardWalls yeah😄
@NitishRm hey, how to get that special price?
@@amardevsingh3818 I can get one for you too
@@NitishRmGet one for me
I'm curious how many hours of commitment per week are you predicting to equal one specialization per quarter? 10 hours per week? 20? thanks
Hi Craig - number of courses vary by specialization, and time you spend will depend on difficulty of the subject. I think a reasonable pace would at least 5 hrs/week to complete 4 specializations in a year. However, that may need to be somewhere around 10 hr/week for more challenging subjects like data science or analaytics, etc.
How do you pay for all this and not get a Job to pay for this stuff?
Hey I recently subscribed. Keep it up, great videos
Thanks Barret!
hello, If I did a course by coursera for free and I pay the coursera plus I will be abble to take the certificates of the couses that I did (they are included in the list that you showed)
Hi - yes, should be able to.
Tq sir...very helpful...tq for sharing with learners
Hey
Thanks for the video. Was really helpful.
Will the certificate still be valid after the Coursera plus subscription ends?
Hi Sreeram - thanks for the comment! Yes, these certifications are still valid; there isn't an expiration on these that I know of.
Caveat Emptor......A few days ago , my coursera plus account renewed automatically (That is something else I could talk about but not now) and I did not really want that to happen. The rules governing this tells us that if you cancel your service within 2 weeks to get a full refund. I've been trying for a week to get a refund. The people at Coursera say "Well we have sent the refund to your bank". The bank says they have never received anything. It kinda looks like I'm simply not going to receive anything.
BTW trying to get in touch with anyone at Coursera is almost impossible. They only have email. Also I have emailed them and offered numerous solutions....send the refund to another account, even send me a check in the mail.....All of that is against their rules. I'm running out of options. The only thing I can think of right now is to send Professor Ng a personal email. He is suppose to be the founder, owner or something....However I doubt that would do any good
I’m looking at the sales force certificate.
There are a good handful of course options for Salesforce. Let me know how you like them!
I do love learning but I am sick of the elitism in adult education. I'm sick of being forced to pay for information and/or the stupid piece of proof that I learned that information. Even after paying 40 bucks a month for this damn service, you still have to pay like 50 bucks just for them to say you learned the information in courses. I want to know a lot because I was willing to do the work to learn, not because I was willing to pay for more information than others.
@RichardWalls I have a subscription to coursera but it’s asking for 39.99$ monthly for the course, does that seem right ?
Could be correct if that course is part of the exclusion list. Otherwise, I don't think you should be seeing that. I'd reach out to support team on that.
Can´t you just do the specializations on a free trial and then when you´ve almost completed them (idk 80%-90%), pay the monthly fee ONCE and finish them to retrieve all the certificates?
Hey Carlos - I've seen that question come up before. Not sure, to be honest. Though it would seem like you would be able to, but I can't confirm. Let me know if you try it. 😄
Hey? Did it work that way?
Not with specializations but with courses?
I like Coursera 2 Reasons. The courses are great and MOST critically its all i can afford. What i don't get is how they advertise totally unaffordable universities alongside their courses. Makes zero sense. If i could afford university i wouldn't be on coursera forever.
1.5x recommended
Is there different plan for Coursera. Or is Coursera plus is the on the plan that they offer. I want to get the Google IT certification professional by eight is putting me in Coursera plus
Hi Lincoln - yea, either you pay per course/specialization, or you can do Coursera PLUS.
I feel that cert is too basic. I did it. Don't recommend
@@jasonarmstrong4640 ohh how was the final exam was like?
what if you complete your course and get a certificate, can you cancel subscription afterwards, or will they still bill you?
If you sign up for the monthly subscription, you can cancel before the next month starts. But if you do the annual subscription, I don't believe that's something you'd be able to cancel.
cool
Horrible learning site. Cant load or finish course. No tech support.
There is tech support
I’ve seen comments like this but have never had loading issues. Hopefully you reached out for help and are in and area where there is good data reception. 🙏🏽
I just decided to start. This video helped me narrow down my decision. Ill be doing the $399, desire to learn these certificates:
Google IT Support
Google Project Manager
Google Data Analytics
IBM Devop