edX
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| Factor | edX | Coursera |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Active | Active |
| Category | Online Learning Platforms | Education & Courses |
| Model | sale | sale |
| Commission | Starting at 10% for standard affiliates and 5% for voucher/coupon/discount publishers on eligible purchases | 15%–45% baseline commission on eligible purchases |
| Cookie / attribution | 60 days | 30 days |
| Recurring duration | Not published in the reviewed source | Monthly subscription products commission only the first month’s transaction; separate eligible purchases by the same user can generate additional commissions when qualified. |
| Payout timing | Not published in the reviewed source | Managed through Impact; the reviewed Coursera public page does not publish a separate Coursera-specific locking/payment calendar. |
| Minimum payout | Not published in the reviewed source | Not publicly stated on the reviewed Coursera affiliate page; Impact withdrawal settings apply. |
| Paid search / PPC | Not published in the reviewed source | Not publicly summarized on the reviewed Coursera affiliate page; use the live Impact contract for paid-search/trademark rules. |
| Geography | Not published in the reviewed source | Course, subscription and affiliate eligibility can vary by product and region; the public program is operated through Impact. |
| Approval | Free application through Impact; review typically 2–3 business days | Application through Impact |
| Approval difficulty | Low-to-moderate — 2–3 business day review | Low-to-moderate — joining through Impact is described as fast, easy and free, subject to program approval. |
| Verified / reviewed | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-08 |
| Best fit | Education, career, skills and developer-learning publishers. | Education, career, professional-development and skill-building audiences. |
Coursera
Coursera is an online-learning marketplace and platform offering courses, certificates and degree-related learning from institutions and companies. Its current public affiliate page publishes a baseline percentage range and 30-day tracking window.
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