Coursera Plus Affiliate Program
Network: Rakuten Advertising
At a Glance
Program Health
About Coursera Plus Affiliate Program
Coursera is the world's leading online learning platform, partnering with 300+ top universities and companies including Stanford, Yale, Google, IBM, and Meta to offer courses, specializations, professional certificates, and degree programs. Their affiliate program pays 15-45% commission per subscription or course purchase through Rakuten. Coursera Plus subscriptions ($59/month or $399/year) provide unlimited access to 7,000+ courses. With over 136 million registered learners, Coursera is a household name in online education. The tiered commission structure rewards affiliates who drive higher-value conversions.
This program is listed in Education & Courses. It is managed through the Rakuten Advertising network. The commission model is percentage.
Program Insights
Pros
- 15-45% tiered commission
- 300+ university and company partners
- 136M+ registered learners
- 7,000+ courses available
- Coursera Plus subscription model
Cons
- Moderate approval
- 30-day cookie
- Free audit option may reduce paid conversions
You will be redirected to the program signup page
Frequently Asked Questions
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How does the Coursera Plus affiliate program differ from regular Coursera?
Coursera Plus is Coursera's subscription product ($59/month or $399/year) giving unlimited access to 7,000+ courses. Affiliates earn higher commissions on Plus subscriptions compared to individual course purchases. -
What commission rates does Coursera offer?
Coursera pays 15-45% depending on the product. Individual courses earn lower rates while Coursera Plus annual subscriptions and Professional Certificates from Google/Meta can earn up to 45%. -
What content performs best for Coursera affiliates?
Career change guides, specific certificate reviews (Google Data Analytics, Meta Marketing), course comparisons, and 'is Coursera worth it' content drive strong conversions. Professional certificate content performs particularly well.