MasterClass
MasterClass currently exposes partnership inquiry routes and selected partnerships, but the reviewed first-party sources do not publish a standard open affiliate offer with a universal commission table.
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| Factor | MasterClass | Skillshare |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Partner-track only | Active |
| Category | Online Learning Platforms | Education & Courses |
| Model | partnership-inquiry | sale |
| Commission | No public universal affiliate commission is published in the currently reviewed first-party sources | 20% of qualifying revenue, up to $34 per new customer |
| Cookie / attribution | Not publicly standardized | 30 days |
| Recurring duration | Not published in the reviewed source | Commission applies to each qualifying new customer who begins a paid membership; the public page does not promise renewal-recurring payouts. |
| Payout timing | Not published in the reviewed source | Affiliates receive payouts 30 days after the end of the month in which transactions are locked, using the payment method configured in Impact. |
| Minimum payout | Not published in the reviewed source | No Skillshare-specific minimum is stated on the reviewed public affiliate page; Impact account settings apply. |
| Paid search / PPC | Not published in the reviewed source | Not publicly summarized on the reviewed Skillshare affiliate page; use the active Impact agreement for paid-search and trademark rules. |
| Geography | Not published in the reviewed source | Impact-based program; availability of memberships, offers and payout methods can vary by market. |
| Approval | Current public support directs partnership inquiries rather than offering a standard open affiliate signup | Free application through Impact; audience/channel should align with Skillshare |
| Approval difficulty | High — direct partnership inquiry | Moderate — free to join, but applicants must have an aligned demonstrated channel/audience plus Skillshare and Impact accounts. |
| Verified / reviewed | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-08 |
| Best fit | Large publishers or partners pursuing a direct partnership rather than a self-serve affiliate link. | Creative, design, illustration, photography and creator audiences. |
MasterClass currently exposes partnership inquiry routes and selected partnerships, but the reviewed first-party sources do not publish a standard open affiliate offer with a universal commission table.
Visit programSkillshare is an online-learning platform focused heavily on creative and practical skills. Its current affiliate page publishes a 20% commission structure with a stated cap for new-customer referrals.
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