Education & CoursesCoursera
- Commission
- 15%–45% baseline commission on eligible purchases
- Attribution
- 30 days
- Model
- Sale
Education, career, professional-development and skill-building audiences.
First-party source checked · September 8, 2026Creative, design, illustration, photography and creator audiences.
First-party source checked · September 8, 2026Open the current program pages side by side.
Use the comparison to narrow the choice, then confirm the current qualifying event, attribution and promotion rules on each program before publishing a recommendation.
Education, career, professional-development and skill-building audiences.
Visit CourseraCreative, design, illustration, photography and creator audiences.
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Where the two offers actually diverge.
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Coursera
15%–45% baseline commission on eligible purchases
Skillshare
20% of qualifying revenue, up to $34 per new customer
Coursera
Monthly subscription products commission only the first month’s transaction; separate eligible purchases by the same user can generate additional commissions when qualified.
Skillshare
Commission applies to each qualifying new customer who begins a paid membership; the public page does not promise renewal-recurring payouts.
Coursera
Application through Impact
Skillshare
Free application through Impact; audience/channel should align with Skillshare
Coursera
Not publicly summarized on the reviewed Coursera affiliate page; use the live Impact contract for paid-search/trademark rules.
Skillshare
Not publicly summarized on the reviewed Skillshare affiliate page; use the active Impact agreement for paid-search and trademark rules.
Coursera
Course, subscription and affiliate eligibility can vary by product and region; the public program is operated through Impact.
Skillshare
Impact-based program; availability of memberships, offers and payout methods can vary by market.
Not every offering has the same affiliate eligibility
Course catalog changes continuously
Side-by-side research table.
“Not published” means the reviewed first-party source did not expose that field clearly enough to state it as fact.
| Factor | Coursera | Skillshare |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Active | Active |
| Category | Education & Courses | Education & Courses |
| Commercial model | Sale | Sale |
| Commission | 15%–45% baseline commission on eligible purchases | 20% of qualifying revenue, up to $34 per new customer |
| Attribution | 30 days | 30 days |
| 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. | Commission applies to each qualifying new customer who begins a paid membership; the public page does not promise renewal-recurring payouts. |
| Payout timing | Managed through Impact; the reviewed Coursera public page does not publish a separate Coursera-specific locking/payment calendar. | 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 publicly stated on the reviewed Coursera affiliate page; Impact withdrawal settings apply. | No Skillshare-specific minimum is stated on the reviewed public affiliate page; Impact account settings apply. |
| Paid search / PPC | Not publicly summarized on the reviewed Coursera affiliate page; use the live Impact contract for paid-search/trademark rules. | Not publicly summarized on the reviewed Skillshare affiliate page; use the active Impact agreement for paid-search and trademark rules. |
| Geography | Course, subscription and affiliate eligibility can vary by product and region; the public program is operated through Impact. | Impact-based program; availability of memberships, offers and payout methods can vary by market. |
| Approval | Application through Impact | Free application through Impact; audience/channel should align with Skillshare |
| Approval difficulty | Low-to-moderate — joining through Impact is described as fast, easy and free, subject to program approval. | Moderate — free to join, but applicants must have an aligned demonstrated channel/audience plus Skillshare and Impact accounts. |
| Source reviewed | 2026-09-08 | 2026-09-08 |
| Best fit | Education, career, professional-development and skill-building audiences. | Creative, design, illustration, photography and creator audiences. |
Strengths and checks
Reasons to consider it
- Official page publishes a 15%–45% baseline commission range
- 30-day tracking window
- Broad catalog creates many relevant education intents
Verify first
- 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
Strengths and checks
Reasons to consider it
- Current official page states 20% commission
- Current official page states up to $34 per new customer
- 30-day tracking window
Verify first
- Course catalog changes continuously
- Older web pages may show outdated commission figures; use the current affiliate page
- Only qualifying new-customer referrals earn the stated commission
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