Hi everyone,
RevDuck recently published an interview with Alina Dovzhenko — the founder of AffiliatePro Courses. The discussion covered why educational programs for affiliate managers are appearing more frequently, the challenges newcomers face, and why companies increasingly look for candidates with at least some initial training.
The interview touched on topics such as:

  • why people from digital marketing, sales, SMM, or product roles often struggle when entering affiliate;
  • what base knowledge is actually needed for a beginner;
  • whether structured training can help with onboarding;
  • which skills will be most relevant for AM/BizDev roles in the coming years.

Since GPWA members have extensive hands-on experience, RevDuck would like to hear your thoughts:

  1. How do you feel about courses in the affiliate industry?
  2. Do beginners actually need them, or is “learning on the job” still the best approach?
  3. Do you see a shortage of well-prepared junior AM/BizDev candidates on the market?
  4. Have you worked with graduates of any courses? How was that experience — positive, negative, or neutral?
  5. What skills or knowledge should a solid training program provide, in your opinion?

This topic tends to spark very mixed opinions — from strong support to complete skepticism. That’s why gathering feedback from industry professionals is especially valuable.
Looking forward to your insights 👇