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Teachable

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Difficulty

Intermediate

Earning Potential

High

Commission Type

30% recurring

What is it?

Teachable is a dedicated platform for creating and selling online courses, coaching programs and digital downloads. It manages video hosting, student access, payments and progress tracking so educators can focus on teaching.

How you make money

You earn by building a course on a skill you can teach, enrolling students and pricing access as one-time or recurring. You can also join Teachable's affiliate program to earn a 30% recurring commission on creators you refer.

Who is it for?

Coaches, educators and creators who want to sell structured learning, and affiliates whose audience includes people planning to launch their own course.

Income model

As a course creator your income is course sales minus Teachable's plan fees and any transaction fees. As an affiliate you earn 30% of your referrals' subscription fees, recurring each month they stay.

Commission model

Teachable's affiliate program pays a 30% recurring commission on the subscription fees of creators you refer, continuing for as long as they remain paying customers.

Affiliate opportunity

Teachable's recurring affiliate offer is well-suited to creators who teach course creation or online education. Because course creators tend to stay subscribed for months, the recurring payout compounds steadily.

Pros

  • Purpose-built platform for selling online courses and coaching
  • Handles video hosting, payments and student management in one place
  • 30% recurring affiliate commission pays monthly for active referrals
  • Strong student experience with progress tracking and certificates

Cons

  • Transaction fees apply on lower-tier plans
  • Less flexible than an all-in-one builder for non-course content
  • Monthly costs add up as your school grows

Getting started guide

  1. 1

    Choose a course topic you can teach confidently and validate demand.

  2. 2

    Start a Teachable plan and outline your course into clear, modular lessons.

  3. 3

    Record your video lessons and upload them with worksheets or resources.

  4. 4

    Build a sales page and set a launch price with an early-bird discount.

  5. 5

    Apply to the affiliate program and share your link with course-curious audiences.

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