Course Description
SEO Training Course
The SEO Training Course takes you through the fundamentals of Search Engine Optimisation from start to finish, with a focus on organic search strategies for Google. You’ll learn how to plan and implement SEO the right way — from keyword research and on-page optimisation to technical SEO, content strategy, and building a scalable SEO framework.
Why Take This Course?
- Learn directly from experienced SEO specialists with expertise across multiple industries and markets.
- Hands-on training with real-world examples, practical exercises, and take-home resources.
- CPD-accredited — receive an official certification upon successful 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
- Short-tail vs. long-tail keywords
- Competitor keyword research
- Mapping keywords to content
- Understanding entities
- Sentiment analysis
On-Page SEO
- Title tags, meta descriptions, and header 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
- Optimising 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)


