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- Commission
- 15% to 20% of yearly subscriptions; 50% to 80% of the first month for…
- Attribution
- 7 to 30 days depending on the current category/offer
- Model
- Sale
Data science, analytics, Python, SQL and professional-learning publishers whose audience is actively comparing online training.
First-party source checked · September 7, 2026Education, career, professional-development and skill-building audiences.
First-party source checked · September 8, 2026Open the current program pages side by side.
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Where the two offers actually diverge.
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DataCamp
15% to 20% of yearly subscriptions; 50% to 80% of the first month for qualifying monthly subscriptions
Coursera
15%–45% baseline commission on eligible purchases
DataCamp
7 to 30 days depending on the current category/offer
Coursera
30 days
DataCamp
Not publicly stated in the reviewed source
Coursera
Monthly subscription products commission only the first month’s transaction; separate eligible purchases by the same user can generate additional commissions when qualified.
DataCamp
Free Impact application; current page says responses are typically within 72 hours
Coursera
Application through Impact
DataCamp
Not publicly stated in the reviewed source
Coursera
Not publicly summarized on the reviewed Coursera affiliate page; use the live Impact contract for paid-search/trademark rules.
DataCamp
Not publicly stated in the reviewed source
Coursera
Course, subscription and affiliate eligibility can vary by product and region; the public program is operated through Impact.
Cookie duration varies within the published 7-to-30-day range
Not every offering has the same affiliate eligibility
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 | DataCamp | Coursera |
|---|---|---|
| Current status | Active | Active |
| Category | Education & Courses | Education & Courses |
| Commercial model | Sale | Sale |
| Commission | 15% to 20% of yearly subscriptions; 50% to 80% of the first month for qualifying monthly subscriptions | 15%–45% baseline commission on eligible purchases |
| Attribution | 7 to 30 days depending on the current category/offer | 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 Impact application; current page says responses are typically within 72 hours | Application through Impact |
| Approval difficulty | Not published in the reviewed source | Low-to-moderate — joining through Impact is described as fast, easy and free, subject to program approval. |
| Source reviewed | 2026-09-07 | 2026-09-08 |
| Best fit | Data science, analytics, Python, SQL and professional-learning publishers whose audience is actively comparing online training. | Education, career, professional-development and skill-building audiences. |
Strengths and checks
Reasons to consider it
- Current yearly and monthly commission ranges are published
- Cookie window is explicitly described as up to 30 days
- Application is stated to be free
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- Cookie duration varies within the published 7-to-30-day range
- Monthly commission applies to the first month rather than an indefinite recurring period
- Course outcomes should not be exaggerated to improve affiliate conversion
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
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- 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
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