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Udemy

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This online learning platform offers over 250,000 courses in subjects like programming, data science, and design. Available in 75+ languages with lifetime access.

Udemy affiliate program

Affiliates earn commissions by promoting Udemy's catalog of 180,000+ online courses in diverse fields. Partners get marketing assets, tracking tools, and support via Rakuten Advertising.

Overview

Network / Platform
IImpact
Company
Validated
9/24/2025
Program information
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Commission & Conversion Tracking

How Udemy calculates commissions and tracks conversions.

Commission plans
Earn 10.0% one-time commission on referred purchases. Payment is made once per successful referral.
Standard Commission
Earn 10% to 20% commission on each sale. Most affiliates earn a flat 10%, but some promotions may offer higher rates.
One-time
10%
Percentage

Tracking

Attribution model
Last-click
Tracking method
Cookie-based tracking via Rakuten links; deep-linking available
Cookie duration
7 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, text links, product/feed catalogs, email templates, custom creative requests available for approved affiliates.

Program Rules, Approval and Restrictions

Guidelines and limitations you need to follow when promoting Udemy

SOCIAL MEDIA ALLOWED
Yes
EMAIL MARKETING ALLOWED
Yes
PPC ALLOWED
Trademark Bidding
No
COUPON SITE ALLOWED
TRAFFIC MINIMUMS
500 monthly unique website visitors or 500 followers on social media, with recent engagement and updated content.
Approval process
Manual approval that usually takes 1-5 days. Website required — Live website, blog, or social media page; minimum 500 monthly unique visitors or 500 social media followers; audience fit; not brand new/starting out.
Other restrictions
Prohibited practices include misleading claims, fake discounts, inappropriate or illegal content, trademark infringement, or non-disclosed promotions.

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
Payments are issued monthly once the minimum threshold is met via PayPal, direct deposit, or wire, subject to Rakuten's overall payout procedures.; Schedule: Net 30

Payout methods

Wire Transfer
Banking
PayPal
E-wallet

Udemy overview

Company
Pricing model
Buy once / Paid

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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