Coursera Affiliate Program
by Coursera
A strong fit for education and career-skills publishers seeking upfront commissions, rather than recurring subscription revenue.
- Commission
- 45%
- Cookie window
- 30 days
- Payout threshold
- $50 (reported by Lasso; not confirmed in supplied brand terms)
- Structure
- Revenue share
15%–45% on eligible purchases, with performance bonuses; monthly subscriptions pay on the first month only.
Where to apply
Use Coursera’s Join for free link to apply to its B2C affiliate program on Impact.
Partnership contact
Best path to reach them
- Open the Impact application linked from https://www.coursera.org/about/affiliates and apply to the Coursera B2C Affiliate Program.
- Once in Impact, locate the program’s contact or messaging option and request clarification on certificate eligibility and payout terms.
- If you cannot reach the team through Impact, visit https://about.coursera.org/contact and look for a route to affiliate partnerships.
The review
Coursera runs its affiliate program through Impact, offering 15%–45% commissions on eligible purchases within a 30-day, last-qualified-click window. Monthly subscriptions commission only the first transaction, and publishers should clarify certificate eligibility because the FAQ includes professional certificates while the footnote excludes Certificate purchases.
What works
- 15%–45% baseline commissions with performance bonuses.
- 30-day attribution window.
- Eligible purchases from existing users and multiple course purchases can earn commissions.
- Banners, text links, weekly newsletters and daily product-feed updates are provided.
Watch out for
- Monthly subscription renewals do not earn commissions.
- Last-qualified-click attribution can override an earlier referral.
- Degrees are excluded; certificate eligibility is inconsistent between the FAQ and footnote.
- Brand text does not specify payment methods or payout threshold.
Potential top partners
- App UnboxInfluencer / Creator
Publishes Coursera subscription discount guides and directs viewers to a Coursera offer link.
- DevOpsCubeContent / Review
Publishes Coursera Plus discount content for a technical learning audience.
- TechRadarCoupon & Deals
Maintains a dedicated Coursera coupon page with saving tips and code guidance.
- Class CentralComparison
Its course-discovery and comparison audience makes it a relevant prospective partner for online learning offers.
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Sources used in this audit
- https://about.coursera.org/affiliates
- https://www.coursera.org/about/affiliates
- https://www.coursera.org/articles/affiliate-marketing
- https://about.coursera.org/about/affiliates
- https://getlasso.co/affiliate/coursera/
- https://www.coursera.org/partners
- https://www.creator-hero.com/blog/coursera-affiliate-program-in-depth-review-pros-and-cons
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGahNJezMh4
- https://about.coursera.org/contact
- https://about.coursera.org/partnerships
- https://about.coursera.org/partners/contact
Member reviews (1)
Nils A.
Fine as a filler program. The variable rate makes forecasting awkward.
August 22, 2026