StretchLearn Course

Run influencer partnerships that actually pay back

From creator discovery to a defensible ROI report, with the checklists, rates, and contracts brands actually use.

Beginner9 hr 35 minSelf PacedRegistered

Course Overview

What this course is designed to develop

Influencer Marketing for Brands teaches the full operating loop of creator partnerships: defining objectives, sourcing and vetting creators, negotiating fair deals, briefing and shipping campaigns, and proving return on investment. It uses real platforms, named tools, current rate benchmarks, and worked examples so a beginner can run a credible program. No coding required.

Learning Outcomes

What the learner should be able to understand, build, or execute.

01

Define campaign objectives and match them to the right creator tier and platform

02

Vet creators for authentic reach using engagement rate, audience quality, and fraud signals

03

Negotiate deliverables, usage rights, and exclusivity at fair market rates

04

Brief creators and run an FTC-compliant campaign from contract to go-live

05

Build attribution with UTM links, promo codes, and platform tracking

06

Calculate CPM, CPE, EMV, and ROAS to report program ROI to stakeholders

Curriculum Preview

Inside the curriculum: a structured path from fundamentals to execution.

Preview the course structure, see how the modules build on one another, and understand the path this program is designed to take you through.

Module 1

Module 1: Strategy and the Influencer Landscape

Map the creator economy, pick the right platforms and creator tiers, and set objectives and a budget you can defend.

3 lessons
How Influencer Marketing Actually WorksContent · 45 min
Preview Enabled
Picking Platforms and Creator TiersContent · 45 min
LMS Access
Setting Objectives, Budget, and BenchmarksContent · 50 min
LMS Access
Module 2

Module 2: Finding and Vetting Creators

Build a sourcing pipeline, screen for authentic reach, and detect follower fraud before you spend a dollar.

3 lessons
Sourcing: Where to Find the Right CreatorsContent · 45 min
LMS Access
Vetting for Authentic Reach and Brand FitContent · 50 min
LMS Access
Spotting Fake Followers and FraudContent · 45 min
LMS Access
Module 3

Module 3: Outreach, Negotiation, and Contracts

Reach out professionally, negotiate fair deals, and lock terms with a contract that protects the brand and stays FTC-compliant.

3 lessons
Outreach and Building the RelationshipContent · 45 min
LMS Access
Negotiating Deliverables, Rates, and RightsContent · 50 min
LMS Access
Contracts and FTC Disclosure ComplianceContent · 50 min
LMS Access
Module 4

Module 4: Campaign Execution and Measuring ROI

Brief creators, launch with proper tracking, calculate the core metrics, and report ROI you can defend.

3 lessons
Briefing and Launching the CampaignContent · 45 min
LMS Access
Tracking and AttributionContent · 50 min
LMS Access
Calculating ROI and Reporting ResultsContent · 55 min
LMS Access

Built for Application

A complete learning path, not a one-off inspiration hit.

This program is designed around progression: focused lessons, structured modules, applied resources, assessments, and a course rhythm that turns information into usable capability.

influencer marketingcreator partnershipssocial media marketingcampaign measurementFTC disclosureaffiliate marketingbrand growthROI tracking