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Has an affiliate program onIImpact
Offers online courses from top institutions worldwide, integrating the latest technology to transform learning and allowing flexibility through open-enrollment courses.

edX affiliate program

The edX Affiliate Program lets partners promote thousands of accredited online courses and certifications. Affiliates earn a commission for every valid purchase of a paid edX course or verified certificate driven by their tracked links or banners. No costs to join; supported by a dedicated account manager, tracked via Impact.com/Awin, and includes monthly newsletters and frequent promotional assets.

Overview

Network / Platform
IImpact
Company
Validated
3/7/2025
Program information
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Commission & Conversion Tracking

How edX calculates commissions and tracks conversions.

Commission plans
Multiple commission options available: 10.0% one-time (Standard Affiliate Commission), 5.0% one-time (Coupon/Voucher Affiliate Commission). Select the plan that aligns with your promotional strategy.
Standard Affiliate Commission
10% per sale for regular affiliates.
One-time
10%
Percentage
Coupon/Voucher Affiliate Commission
5% per sale for voucher/coupon/discount affiliates.
One-time
5%
Percentage

Tracking

Attribution model
Last-click
Tracking method
Cookies
Cookie duration
60 days

Promotional Tools and Resources

Materials and resources provided to support your promotion efforts

BANNERS
Yes
TEXT LINKS
Yes
SUPPORTS DEEP LINKING
Yes
More info about marketing materials
Banners (IAB), text links, monthly newsletter with promotions, custom links

Program Rules, Approval and Restrictions

Guidelines and limitations you need to follow when promoting edX

SOCIAL MEDIA ALLOWED
Yes
EMAIL MARKETING ALLOWED
Yes
PPC ALLOWED
Yes
Trademark Bidding
No
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS
Global
COUPON SITE ALLOWED
Yes
Approval process
Manual approval that usually takes 2-3 business days. Must have a valid promotional platform (website, social media or other network-approved medium), comply with program and network terms
Other restrictions
No explicit adult/explicit/religious/political content; ineligible to promote Masters/Boot Camp programs; general network content restrictions apply

Payouts and Payment Methods

How earnings are paid out and which methods are supported

Payment frequency
Net30
Payout currency
USD
Minimum threshold
$20
More payout info
Paid monthly; tracking and payments are managed through affiliate networks—additional details governed by network; Schedule: Monthly, typically Net 30

Payout methods

Wire Transfer
Banking
PayPal
E-wallet

edX overview

Company
Pricing model
Freemium

SUPPORTED PLATFORMS

Web
Online
Mobile
Android, iPhone
Tablet
Android Tablet, iPad

Impact Overview

Impact
Impact
Manage and optimize programs with global partner tools, cross-device functionality, fraud protection, and tracking for brands and affiliates. More info →

Network features

  • Lead Tracking
  • Custom Dashboard
  • Conversion tracking
  • Performance tracking
  • Integrated AD Fraud Protection
  • Abandoned Cart Recovery
  • Keyword Monitoring
  • Deeplinking
  • Location-based Promos
  • KPI Tracking
  • ITP-Compliant
  • Integrated Payment Processing
  • Coupon Codes
  • Marketing Automation
  • Predictive analytics
  • Real-time Reporting
  • Workflow Automation
  • Integrated Web Monitoring

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