Who this program fits
Education, career, professional-development and skill-building audiences.
Commercial terms at a glance
| Commission component | Current published structure |
|---|---|
| Baseline eligible-purchase commission | 15%–45% |
| Strong-performance bonuses | Additional bonuses may be available under the active offer |
| Payout timing | Managed through Impact; the reviewed Coursera public page does not publish a separate Coursera-specific locking/payment calendar. |
|---|---|
| Minimum payout | Not publicly stated on the reviewed Coursera affiliate page; Impact withdrawal settings apply. |
| Allowed traffic | Affiliates can use Coursera banners, text links or their own compliant content formats to promote eligible courses, Specializations, professional certificates and Coursera Plus. |
| Paid search / PPC | Not publicly summarized on the reviewed Coursera affiliate page; use the live Impact contract for paid-search/trademark rules. |
| Geography | Course, subscription and affiliate eligibility can vary by product and region; the public program is operated through Impact. |
| Recurring duration | Monthly subscription products commission only the first month’s transaction; separate eligible purchases by the same user can generate additional commissions when qualified. |
| Approval difficulty | Low-to-moderate — joining through Impact is described as fast, easy and free, subject to program approval. |
| Terms note | Baseline commission applies only to eligible purchases within 30 days and uses last-qualified-click attribution. Degrees and excluded certificate purchases do not qualify under the baseline offer. |
Only terms supported by the reviewed source are shown. Unpublished details are left out rather than estimated.
Where Coursera can fit
- Official page publishes a 15%–45% baseline commission range
- 30-day tracking window
- Broad catalog creates many relevant education intents
Check these terms before you promote it
- Not every offering has the same affiliate eligibility
- Recurring subscription commissions are generally limited to the first month rather than every renewal
- Avoid promising employment or salary outcomes
- Eligible countries and traffic sources.
- Whether paid search, email, coupon, trademark bidding or sub-affiliates are restricted.
- What event actually creates a payable commission and when it can be reversed.
Before you apply
- Open the current program page using the button on this page.
- Confirm the publisher type and countries currently accepted.
- Read the current qualifying event, attribution rules and promotion restrictions.
- Apply with a clear description of your site, audience and how the product fits your content.
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