Cancelling your LinkedIn Learning subscription on an iPhone is quick and easy. LinkedIn Learning, previously known as Lynda, is an e-learning platform that offers video courses taught by industry experts in software, creative, and business skills. While it can be a valuable resource for professional development and gaining new skills, you may wish to cancel your subscription at some point. Luckily, cancelling is straightforward whether you subscribed directly through LinkedIn Learning or through Apple in-app purchases. This article will walk through the step-by-step process to cancel LinkedIn Learning on an iPhone.
Prerequisites for Cancelling
Before cancelling your LinkedIn Learning subscription on an iPhone, there are a few requirements:
- You must have an active LinkedIn Learning subscription. If you do not have an active subscription, there is nothing to cancel.
- You should have the latest version of the LinkedIn Learning app installed on your iPhone. Make sure to update the app if needed.
- Your iPhone must be connected to the internet to complete the cancellation steps either via WiFi or mobile data.
- You’ll need to have your LinkedIn login credentials or Apple ID login details depending on how you subscribed.
As long as you meet these prerequisites, you can proceed to the cancellation steps.
Cancelling a Direct LinkedIn Learning Subscription
If you subscribed directly to LinkedIn Learning through the LinkedIn Learning website or app, follow these instructions to cancel:
- Open the LinkedIn Learning app on your iPhone.
- Tap on your profile icon in the bottom right corner.
- Tap on the Settings gear icon in the top right corner of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap on Manage Subscription.
- Tap on Cancel Subscription.
- Confirm the cancellation by tapping Yes, Cancel.
Once you complete these steps, your LinkedIn Learning subscription will be immediately cancelled. You will continue to have access until the end of your current billing period.
Turning Off Automatic Renewal
If you don’t want your LinkedIn Learning subscription to auto-renew at the end of your billing cycle, toggle off the AUTO-RENEW switch in the Manage Subscription section before cancelling. This will prevent any billing charges after your current period ends.
Cancelling an Apple In-App Purchase Subscription
If you subscribed to LinkedIn Learning through an in-app purchase on your iPhone using your Apple ID, follow these steps instead:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on your name at the top of the screen.
- Tap on Subscriptions.
- Under Active, find the LinkedIn Learning subscription.
- Tap on the subscription option.
- Tap on Cancel Subscription and confirm.
This will immediately cancel any future billing through your Apple ID. You’ll retain access to LinkedIn Learning until the end of the current billing cycle.
Turning Off Auto-Renewal for In-App Purchases
To prevent an automatic renewal at the end of your billing period, toggle off the auto-renewal option before cancelling the in-app purchase subscription.
Accessing LinkedIn Learning After Cancelling
Once you cancel your LinkedIn Learning subscription through either method, you’ll continue to have full access to courses until the end of your current billing period. However, you will lose download privileges and offline access to courses once the cancellation is processed.
After your billing cycle ends, you will no longer be able to stream videos or view any course content on LinkedIn Learning without an active subscription. Any courses or videos you’ve downloaded for offline viewing will also no longer be accessible.
However, cancelling your subscription does not delete your LinkedIn Learning account. If you change your mind, you can always resubscribe in the future to regain access. Your profile, learning history, certificates, and other account details will still be there if you sign back in after cancelling.
Getting a Refund for LinkedIn Learning
If you have cancelled your LinkedIn Learning subscription but still have time left in your current billing cycle, you may be eligible for a partial refund.
Refund for Direct Subscription
To request a refund for a direct LinkedIn Learning subscription, contact LinkedIn Learning customer support by submitting a request form. You will need to provide:
- Your name and email address on the account
- The date you requested cancellation
- The reason you are requesting a refund
LinkedIn will evaluate refund requests on a case-by-case basis. If approved, refunds are generally prorated based on any unused time remaining after cancellation. Refunds are returned to the original payment method.
Refund for In-App Purchase
To get a refund for a LinkedIn Learning subscription purchased through Apple in-app billing, contact Apple customer support directly. You will need to provide:
- Apple ID email address
- Date of the original in-app purchase
- Date of cancellation
Apple will review and approve refunds in line with the App Store refund policy. Refunds are credited back to the original form of payment.
Keep in mind refunds are not always guaranteed. Review the LinkedIn Learning and App Store refund policies for full details or contact their customer support if needed.
Other LinkedIn Learning Cancellation Options
In addition to cancelling your subscription directly or cancelling auto-renewal, there are a couple other options to end your LinkedIn Learning membership:
Downgrade to Free Account
You can downgrade from a paid LinkedIn Learning subscription to the free membership option. This allows you to keep your account but lose access to premium content. Downgrade by going to Settings > Manage Subscription in the app and selecting the free option.
Deactivate Account
Deactivating your LinkedIn Learning account completely removes it but can be undone if you change your mind. To deactivate, go to your Account Settings on the desktop site and select Deactivate Account. You can always reactivate the same account later if needed.
However, cancelling the paid subscription is usually the best approach if you want to stop billing but still keep your learning history and profile.
Best Practices When Cancelling
Follow these tips to ensure the cancellation process goes smoothly:
- Double check you are cancelling the correct subscription if you have multiple.
- Cancel a few days before your billing date to avoid being charged again.
- Download any certificates or important documents before cancelling.
- Remove saved payment information after cancelling automatic renewals.
Conclusion
Cancelling your LinkedIn Learning subscription through the iPhone app is a quick and straightforward process. The most important step is making sure to cancel the correct subscription if you have multiple or signed up through different methods. Following the step-by-step instructions outlined will help ensure successful cancellation and prevent any unintended charges or billing issues.
With your subscription cancelled, you can request a prorated refund if you had any unused time remaining. And you still have ongoing access to LinkedIn Learning until the end of your current billing period. Just be aware that you will lose all premium features after that point unless you decide to resubscribe.