How to get a Coursera Certificate for free?

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Written by Dhawal Shah Last updated on March 19th, 2023

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Coursera no longer routinely offers a Coursera certificate for free. But, Coursera does have a financial aid or scholarship option for those who can’t afford to pay, which takes up to 15 days to approve. More details here.

Occasionally, Coursera may offer certain certificates for free for a limited time.

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