How do I cancel my LinkedIn Learning trial?

Quick Answer

To cancel your LinkedIn Learning free trial, go to your Account Settings page, click “Learning” on the left side, then click “Cancel free trial” at the bottom of the page. You’ll need to confirm cancellation on the next page. Note that you won’t be charged anything if you cancel before the free trial ends.

Steps to Cancel LinkedIn Learning Free Trial

Here are the detailed steps to cancel your LinkedIn Learning free trial membership before you are charged:

1. Log into your LinkedIn account on the website (not the mobile app).
2. Click on the “Me” icon at the top right and select “Settings & Privacy” from the dropdown.
3. On the “Settings & Privacy” page, click on “Learning” in the left side menu.
4. Scroll down to the bottom of the “Learning” page and click the blue “Cancel free trial” button.
5. On the cancellation confirmation page, click the red “Yes, cancel trial” button.

Once you complete these steps, your LinkedIn Learning free trial will be canceled immediately and your access will be revoked. You will not be charged any fee since you canceled before the trial period ended.

Where to Find the Cancel Button

The “Cancel free trial” button is located at the very bottom of the Learning settings page, under the “Learning language and subtitles” section. This button will only appear during your free trial period – once your trial ends or you start a paid subscription, the button will no longer be there.

Cancellation Timeframe

You can cancel your LinkedIn Learning free trial at any time during the trial period. As long as you cancel before the trial ends, you will not be charged anything.

If you forget to cancel and your trial lapses into a paid membership, you can still cancel but you will be charged a prorated fee for the days you had access.

Other LinkedIn Cancellation Options

Canceling your LinkedIn Learning trial only affects that subscription – it does not cancel your entire LinkedIn account. Here are some other cancellations you can make on LinkedIn:

• Premium Career Subscription – You can manage or cancel this paid job-seeking subscription from the Premium tab of your Settings page.
• Premium Business Subscription – Manage or cancel this paid subscription for business marketing tools from the Products tab of your Settings.
• Newsletters – Adjust your newsletter subscriptions on the Communications page of Settings.
• Account Deletion – You can permanently delete your entire LinkedIn account via the Account Management section of Settings.

Getting a Refund for LinkedIn Learning

If you paid for any portion of a LinkedIn Learning subscription, either monthly or annually, you can request a full refund within 60 days of purchase. Here’s how to get a refund:

1. Go to your Settings > Learning page.
2. Click “Request refund”.
3. Select a reason for refund from the dropdown menu.
4. Click “Submit” to confirm request.

You should see the refund appear in the original payment method within 30 days. Note that you can only request one refund per year for LinkedIn Learning.

Prorated Refunds

If you paid for an annual LinkedIn Learning subscription and request a refund partway through, you’ll receive back the prorated unused portion of the subscription.

For example, if you paid $240 for a 12-month subscription but canceled after 6 months, you’ll receive a refund of $120 – the remaining unused half.

Refund Exceptions

In some cases, LinkedIn may deny Learning refund requests:

• If it has been over 60 days since you purchased your subscription.
• If you’ve already received a refund within the past 365 days.
• If you are canceling a team learning plan purchased by your company.

Getting a timely refund usually isn’t a problem, but be aware of these eligibility conditions when seeking a return.

Pausing Your LinkedIn Learning Subscription

If you want to take a break from LinkedIn Learning for a while but think you may want to resume later, you can pause your paid subscription instead of fully canceling. Here’s how:

1. Go to your Settings > Learning page.
2. Click “Pause subscription”.
3. Choose when you want to resume – either a specific date or “Indefinitely”.
4. Confirm by clicking “Pause membership”.

You will not be billed for any time during the paused period. When ready, you can resume your subscription by following the same process and choosing a new start date.

Pausing Frequency

You can pause and resume your LinkedIn Learning subscription as often as you want. However, each individual pause period must be at least 7 days long.

For example, you cannot pause for just 3 days, resume for 4 days, then pause again. The second pause would have to be at least 7 days from the first.

Course Progress During Pauses

When you pause your subscription, all in-progress courses and your overall learning progress will be bookmarked and saved. When resuming, you can pick up right where you left off.

However, you will not have access to any course content during paused periods.

Downgrading from Premium to Basic

If you want to reduce costs but maintain some access, you can downgrade from a paid Premium LinkedIn Learning plan to the free Basic level. Here’s how:

1. Go to your Settings > Learning page.
2. Click “Switch to Basic”.
3. Confirm by clicking “Switch to Basic”.

With Basic, you can access a limited selection of LinkedIn Learning courses for free. You’ll lose unlimited access though.

Downgrading takes effect immediately. You’ll be refunded any remaining time from your paid subscription.

Basic Plan Details

Here’s what you get with LinkedIn Learning’s free Basic plan:

• Sample bitesize courses – usually 5-20 minute introductions to topics.
• Up to 10 full courses per month.
• Localized course recommendations.
• Option to preview Premium courses.

While limited compared to Premium, Basic still provides a decent taste of LinkedIn Learning for free. And you can always upgrade back to Premium later.

Contacting LinkedIn Support

If you have any trouble canceling, downgrading, or refunding your LinkedIn Learning subscription, you can contact LinkedIn support for assistance:

• Web Form – Fill out a support request form on LinkedIn’s Help Center.
• Email – Send an email to [email protected].
• Phone (USA) – Call 855-655-5653.

LinkedIn’s customer support team is generally very responsive and can help resolve any issues getting your Learning membership properly canceled and refunded.

Next Steps After Cancelling LinkedIn Learning

Once you cancel your LinkedIn Learning subscription, here are some options to continue expanding your skills:

LinkedIn Learning Basic Plan

As mentioned above, you still have access to sample courses and 10 full courses per month on LinkedIn Learning’s Basic free plan. This can allow you to keep dipping into LinkedIn Learning at no cost.

Other Free Learning Resources

There are many free learning platforms similar to LinkedIn Learning, such as:

• edX
• Coursera
• Udemy
• FutureLearn
• Khan Academy
• YouTube educational channels

Explore these to continue learning for free. While they may not offer as robust of a platform, the course content itself is often very similar to paid services.

Public Libraries

Local libraries often provide free access to learning platforms like LinkedIn Learning. Public library cards unlock a treasure trove of free digital resources.

Professional Associations

Many professional groups and associations offer free access to certification courses and online learning for members. Join relevant groups in your industry to take advantage.

DIY Learning

You can continue learning through DIY methods like reading books, blogs, manuals, and guides for self-education. While not as structured, this can be an extremely cost-effective way to keep growing your skills.

Pros and Cons of LinkedIn Learning

Before canceling your LinkedIn Learning subscription, consider the key pros and cons of their platform:

Pros

• Over 16,000 courses on a huge range of business, technology, and creative topics.
• Expert instructors, often industry leaders.
• Well-produced video lessons.
• Certificates of completion to showcase on your resume.
• Personalized course recommendations.
• Convenient mobile app to learn on the go.

Cons

• Premium subscription is expensive at $29.99+/month.
• No offline access to lessons.
• Less interactive than alternatives like Udemy.
• May not be in-depth enough for advanced learners.

These key pros and cons can help inform your decision on whether to continue or cancel your LinkedIn Learning membership.

Conclusion

To cancel LinkedIn Learning, visit your account settings and click “Cancel free trial” before the trial ends or “Cancel subscription” for a paid membership. You can also request a refund, pause your subscription, or downgrade to the Basic free plan. Consider the pros and cons before canceling, and explore alternative learning options if you need to continue developing new skills. With the above steps, you can easily manage and cancel your LinkedIn Learning membership.