Some outbound provider links on Online Course Tracker are affiliate links. When an eligible affiliate link is available, we identify it near the link or call to action. We may receive a commission if you use that link and complete a qualifying purchase, at no extra cost to you.
1. What is an Affiliate Link?
An affiliate link is a tracking URL supplied by an advertiser or affiliate network. If you use one and complete a qualifying action under the provider's current terms, the provider may attribute a commission to Online Course Tracker. Tracking, attribution windows, eligibility, and payment rules vary by provider.
2. Does this affect the price you pay?
Using an affiliate link does not add a separate fee to the provider's displayed price. Prices, taxes, promotions, availability, and terms can change, so confirm them on the provider's website before enrolling or purchasing.
3. How do we show link status?
Review pages distinguish active affiliate links from disabled destinations. A provider can appear in our editorial coverage even when no eligible affiliate link is available. When a publisher-source or advertiser approval is unresolved, we disable that affiliate destination rather than presenting it as active.
4. Why do we use affiliate marketing?
Online Course Tracker is a free directory and comparison platform. We do not charge users to read our reviews, compare platforms, or use our tools. Affiliate commissions we may earn can help cover hosting, domain maintenance, research resources, development, and ongoing quality improvements.
5. Editorial Independence
Commercial relationships do not guarantee coverage, placement, a score, or a favorable conclusion. Substantively reviewed pages explain the sources and limitations behind their conclusions, and we do not claim hands-on enrollment, purchase, or testing unless that page has evidence for it. See our publisher identity and editorial standards, review method, and corrections process.