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edX Affiliate Program

edX publishes a 60-day cookie and starting rates that differ for standard vs discount-focused publishers.

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Who this program fits

Education, career, skills and developer-learning publishers.

Commercial terms at a glance

Commission componentCurrent published structure
Standard affiliatesStarting at 10%
Voucher / coupon / discount publishersStarting at 5%
Approval difficultyLow-to-moderate — 2–3 business day review

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Where edX can fit

  • 10% starting rate for standard affiliates
  • 60-day cookie
  • Free application through Impact

Check these terms before you promote it

  • Masters and Boot Camps are not commissionable under the current page
  • Only eligible verified certificates/pay-only courses qualify
  • Voucher/coupon publishers start lower
  • 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

  1. Open the current program page using the button on this page.
  2. Confirm the publisher type and countries currently accepted.
  3. Read the current qualifying event, attribution rules and promotion restrictions.
  4. Apply with a clear description of your site, audience and how the product fits your content.

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