Question:
I used to have a DataCamp subscription and completed many courses. I have since cancelled. Can I still access my completed courses without an active subscription?
Answer:
Your completed progress will not be deleted, but you don’t have access to the content while the subscription is expired. You would need to resubscribe to access them.
For context, here is some information about Datacamp subscription plans:
- We bill for our service on a monthly or yearly membership basis and all enrollment plans are automatically renewed unless the membership is canceled (terms of use).
- You could get unlimited access to all courses at $29 per month or $300 per year ($25 per month paid in full, upfront).
- You can stop automatic billing while continuing to use the features you've already paid for until your current subscription expires by clicking on your profile at the right of the menu, then click on your name, go to Subscription / Pause Forever (monthly) or Cancel Subscription(yearly).
- Please note, we will not prorate/refund any portion of unused subscription services.
Comments
7 comments
In this case, will my certificate be accessible?
Yes, your certificate will be accessible without the subscription.
retweett511@gmhail.com
What is the reason for this policy? I find it to be prohibitive and not in the spirit of real education. If someone has already paid and spend the time and effort to complete a course then they should be able to access the course materials. Consider the case where someone wants to pay for access to just a single course. Is it right that they should have to pay continuously to access those materials? This is very disappointing.
Michael Motyka I echo your sentiment. Completed courses should not have its access revoked when users have stopped subscribing.
I agree with Michael Motyka and Christopher Teoh. The policy is not appropriate to real education. Someone should be able to go back to things he learned already since he paid for them already. To me, it is very disappointing. More people should speak out.
Agree with Michael Motyka. I hope DataCamp will reconsider that policy, even the online courses I took mostly doesn't block the content for anyone who have completed the course.
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