About this course
Start with the big picture
Welcome to Affiliate Marketing. In this model, partners earn a commission when they send customers who buy. You will learn the terms, the people involved, the legal requirements and how to choose a platform and manage a program. The worksheets help you compare programs and plan a simple affiliate launch.
You will be able to
- Gain a basic understanding of how affiliate marketing works
- Become familiar with affiliate marketing terms
- Launch an affiliate program for a business
Curriculum
2 modules, 7 lessons
Every lesson has four short parts: Learn the idea, see it in action, study an example, then apply it with a printable worksheet.
Module 1 Affiliate Marketing Basics 4 lessons
An affiliate program has many moving parts. This module covers the basic terminology, governing laws and critical participants required before launching a program.
Module 2 Affiliate Marketing for Businesses 3 lessons
Learn the preparation steps and components needed when launching an affiliate program for a business.
What you finish with
Take it with you
Free playbook
Affiliate program launch checklist
A step-by-step checklist for choosing a platform, setting commissions and recruiting your first affiliates.
Certificate
Final exam and certificate
10 multiple-choice questions, 80 percent to pass, retake any time. Passing gives you a certificate with a verification code and a LinkedIn-ready badge.
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Course questions
Is this course really free?
Yes. Every course, worksheet, exam and certificate is free.
How long does it take?
You learn at your own pace. Each lesson takes a few minutes to read plus the worksheet, so it fits around work or school.
Do I need to finish the lessons before the exam?
No, but the exam covers the lessons, so most people finish them first. If you miss a question, we point you to the lesson to review.