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AI SEO Essentials
Rating: 4.4 out of 5(23 ratings)
170 students

AI SEO Essentials

SEO training for beginners including keyword research and link-building in an age of Generative AI
Last updated 2/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • The SEO Context - Acknowledge the significance of SEO in digital marketing strategies.
  • Algorithms - Gain an introductory understanding of the key components of search engine algorithms, how they change, and how to adapt.
  • Page Ranking - Understand the basic factors influencing page ranking and how to develop strategies to manage this process.
  • Search Engines - Define and describe major search engines (e.g., Google, Bing) and how to
  • Outrank Competitors - Explore the functions and features of Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) and how to leverage them.
  • Keywords - Define keywords and their role in SEO, conduct keyword research and analysis, and develop keyword optimization strategies.
  • Link-Building Techniques - Create ethical and effective link-building techniques.
  • Utilising AI - Proven strategies to advance work using AI tools like ChatGPT

Course content

6 sections32 lectures3h 3m total length
  • An Introduction, About Your Instructors & What You'll Learn7:16
  • SEO in Digital Marketing: An Overview1:06

Requirements

  • No previous SEO experience or knowledge is required.
  • If you are using SEO within your business, it may be useful to sign-up to free versions of essential SEO tools to mirror activities demonstrated in this course.
  • If you are looking to a career in SEO, you may benefit from a website (e.g. WordPress site) where you can experiment using the practical tools and tips shown on this course.

Description

Mastering the art of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is crucial for professionals utilizing digital marketing in any field. This course serves as an introduction to the core principles and practices that underpin effective SEO strategies.

This course will guide you through the intricacies of SEO, from understanding how search engines work, their algorithms, and website keywords, to implementing practical techniques and building strategies for online success.


Bringing the Course to Life

The owner of a leading SEO agency has teamed up with one of the UK's top marketing professors to deliver an SEO course that isn't just practical, but academically solid at the same time.

Liam Quirk is an SEO evangelist and founder of a leading SEO agency who boasts a decade's worth of experience ranking websites at the top of Google in some of the most competitive industries, as well as helping small companies with a shoe-string budget, stand out on the search engines.

Throughout Liam's career, he has trained colleagues from junior level to advanced level, alongside creating his websites from scratch, ranking them at the top of Google and then selling the revenue.

Dr. David Cockayne, Ph.D is an experienced academic and consultant who has worked with some of the biggest organizations globally in the areas of marketing, strategy, technology implementation, and education.

His work is designed to make you think, reflect, and inspire you to pursue your goals and ambitions equipped with the tools to think and reflect critically and creatively.

About Our SEO Introductory Training Course

The foundation of our course is built around students achieving the following:

Building a Strong Foundation

  • Grasp the fundamental concepts of SEO and its role in the broader digital marketing landscape.

  • Dive into the intricacies of search engine algorithms to unravel the mystery behind page rankings.

Navigating the Digital Terrain

  • Familiarize yourself with major search engines and their respective algorithms.

  • Explore the dynamic features of SERPs, understanding how they impact user engagement.

Mastering Keywords for Impact

  • Decode the importance of keywords and their strategic placement in content.

  • Conduct comprehensive keyword research and develop optimization strategies.

Linking for Success

  • Understand the significance of link building in SEO.

  • Uncover ethical and effective link-building techniques for improved online visibility.

Generative AI and SEO

  • Explore some of the ways GenAI is shaping SEO practices and with what implications for the future.

  • See how GenAI can be used in the short term to accelerate current SEO functions.


Tools Used In The Course
Throughout this course, we use several tools from beginner to advanced:

  • Semrush

  • UberSuggest

  • Google Trends

  • Ahrefs

  • Screaming Frog

  • SEOQuake

This course is frequently reviewed and updated to reflect current practices, updates and new technologies.

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who is curious about SEO
  • SEO agency staff looking to upskill
  • Business owners wanting to understand or leverage SEO
  • Digital marketers
  • Website owners and bloggers
  • Copywriters