Course Description
SEO Training Course
This SEO training course covers the fundamentals of Search Engine Optimization from start to finish, with a focus on organic search strategies for Google. Master the process of planning and implementing SEO the right way—learn effective keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, content strategy, and how to build a scalable SEO framework.
Why Take This Course?
- Learn from experienced SEO specialists who have worked on websites across a range of industries and markets.
- Hands-on training with real-world examples, practical exercises, and take-home materials.
- CPD-accredited course—receive official certification upon completion.
Course Topics
SEO Basics
- What is SEO?
- The role of SEO in digital marketing
- Pros and cons of SEO
- SEO vs other marketing channels
- Aligning SEO with broader digital strategies
- Importance of long-term SEO planning
Research, Keywords & Intent
- Keyword strategy fundamentals
- Keyword research (Practical exercise using tools like Google Keyword Planner & Ahrefs)
- Understanding search intent
- Keyword volume, difficulty, and opportunity analysis
- Long-tail & short-tail keywords
- Competitor keyword research
- Mapping keywords to content
- Understanding entities
- Sentiment analysis
On-Page SEO
- Title tags, meta descriptions, and headers tags
- Internal linking best practices
- Content optimisation techniques
- Alt tags
- Structured data and schema markup
- On-page SEO audit (Practical exercise)
Technical SEO
- Crawling and indexing
- XML sitemaps and robots.txt
- Core Web Vitals and site speed
- Mobile-first indexing
- HTTPS and website security
- SEO-friendly site architecture
- Tools: Google Search Console & Screaming Frog.
Content Strategy
- Creating SEO-driven content
- Content planning & editorial calendars
- Blog strategy and evergreen content
- Optimizing content for featured snippets and rich results
- Measuring content performance
Off-Page SEO
- Understanding backlinks
- White-hat link building strategies
- Outreach tactics and tools
- Link audits
- Local SEO citations and Google Business Profile
Tracking, Reporting & Analytics
- What to track in SEO
- Setting primary & secondary goals
- Key SEO metrics (organic traffic, rankings, CTR, conversions)
- Using Google Analytics 4 & Search Console for SEO insights
- Creating automated SEO reports (Practical exercise)