How to get a Coursera Certificate for free?
Written by Dhawal Shah | Last updated on October 12th, 2025
Looking for a listing of Coursera courses?
Coursera no longer routinely offers a Coursera certificate for free. But, Coursera does have a financial aid option to assist those who can’t afford to pay, which takes up to 16 days to approve. More details here.
Occasionally, Coursera may offer certain certificates for free for a limited time.
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