Coursera

Coursera is one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, partnering with universities such as Stanford, Yale, and Imperial College alongside companies including Google, IBM, and Meta to deliver courses, Specializations, and full degrees. It was founded in 2012 by Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, both Stanford computer science professors, and is headquartered in Mountain View, California.

Individual courses can be audited free. Paid options include certificates on single courses, multi-course Specializations, Professional Certificates, and Coursera Plus, a subscription at roughly $59 per month or around $399 per year that unlocks most of the catalogue.

The affiliate program pays 20% on individual course purchases and up to 45% on Specializations, Professional Certificates, and Coursera Plus subscriptions. The higher-value products are where the money is, so content aimed at career changers and upskillers converts far better than single-course roundups.

The program runs on the Impact network with a 30-day cookie. Payouts are monthly on a Net 30-60 schedule once you clear the $50 minimum, available by PayPal or bank transfer. Commissions are single-tier, so there is no sub-affiliate override.