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Why should you learn SEO?

Why should you learn SEO?

Learning SEO is essential because it boosts online visibility, enhances competitiveness, improves user experience, and opens career opportunities.
Who are these courses for?

Who are these courses for?

Our SEO courses serve digital marketers, website owners, content creators, small business owners, and career switchers who want to enhance their SEO proficiency.
Acquired skills

Acquired skills

SEO courses provide valuable skills like keyword research, content creation, and link building, giving you a competitive edge to develop competitive strategies.

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Mastering YouTube Search Trends and SEO Strategies

SEO

Marketing

Semrush Academy

4 lessons

34 minutes

Certification

Mastering YouTube Search Trends and SEO Strategies

Learn the secrets of leveraging YouTube trends, SEO best practices, and effective keyword research to propel your channel forward. Uncover strategies to create standout videos that not only drive traffic, but also foster channel growth.
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E-commerce

SEO

Luke Carthy

5 lessons

2 hours

Certification

How to Boost E-Commerce SEO with Internal Linking

Learn the strategic role internal linking plays in optimizing e-commerce SEO. From fundamental concepts and best practices, to practical approaches, this course will give you the tools needed to leverage internal linking for enhanced SEO performance.
Kevin Indig SEO Strategy

SEO

Kevin Indig

8 lessons

45 minutes

Certification

Crafting a Winning SEO Strategy: A Guide for In-House Marketers

Gain a comprehensive understanding of SEO strategy, covering key elements such as crafting effective strategies, creating actionable roadmaps, leveraging competitive advantages, and presenting your plans to secure support and buy-in.
Navigating On-Page and Technical SEO: A Semrush Deep Dive

SEO

Semrush Tools

Semrush Academy

9 lessons

46 minutes

Certification

Navigating On-Page and Technical SEO: A Semrush Deep Dive

Master on-page and technical SEO in this comprehensive walk-through course. Boost rankings and visibility by optimizing web content and resolving technical issues for enhanced user experience.
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SEO

Crystal Carter

5 lessons

39 minutes

Certification

How to Optimize for Mobile: The CRAFT of Mobile SEO

Learn how to optimize your website for mobile devices, enhancing user experience, driving organic traffic, and boosting visibility. Stay ahead in the dynamic digital landscape by mastering the best strategies and techniques for mobile SEO.
Andy Crestodina

Business

SEO

Andy Crestodina

3 lessons

2 hours

Certification

Search and Conversions for Agencies: A Data-Driven Framework

After growing his digital firm from $0 to $7M in revenue without any advertising, Andy Crestodina is sharing the specific approaches that he used for both search and conversion, cheese and mousetrap.

Why learn SEO with Semrush Academy?

It's 100% free

It's 100% free

Designed for every skill level

Designed for every skill level

Led by industry experts

Led by industry experts

Learn proven tactics to use now

Learn proven tactics to use now

Tool-based workflow examples

Tool-based workflow examples

Industry-recognized certificates

Industry-recognized certificates

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SEO Certificates from Semrush Academy

Semrush has been recognized by the search community across the globe, winning several accolades as the best SEO software suite. Learn more

FAQ

If you're interested in learning SEO and gaining a certificate to prove it, you're in the right place. By enrolling in one of our many free SEO courses led by industry experts, you'll be learning from the best of the best at your own pace. Upon successful completion of a course (including any quizzes and exams) you'll receive a certificate of completion endorsed by both Semrush Academy and the course's instructor.
Yes, we certainly think so! Whether you're just starting out or are familiar with SEO practices, our SEO courses are a great way to learn, refresh your memory or show off your dedication to keeping up-to-date in the industry. If you aren't optimizing your site and boosting your search engine rankings, you're missing out on a very rewarding process to advancing your career!
Several online SEO courses do come at a cost, but not here at Semrush Academy. All of our courses and resources are 100% free, in-depth, and led by experts who know their stuff. No catch here!
Absolutely! With the right resources and dedication, you can definitely learn SEO on your own. At Semrush Academy, we offer self-paced courses that allow you to learn at your own speed, whenever is best for you.
SEO can definitely be challenging to learn, due to its ever-evolving nature. Semrush Academy offers SEO courses that are designed to keep you up-to-date with the demands of today's digital landscape.

Enrolling in a Semrush Academy course is a simple and straightforward process:

  1. Visit the Semrush Academy page
  2. Browse the available courses and select the one you're interested in
  3. Click on the course to access its dedicated page
  4. On the course page, you'll find detailed information about the course content, duration, and any prerequisites
  5. Look for the "Enroll" or "Start learning" button and click on it
  6. If you already have a Semrush account, log in to proceed; otherwise, create a new account as prompted
  7. After logging in or creating an account, you will be enrolled in the course and you can start learning immediately

Absolutely – in fact, we encourage you to! There's no limit to how many courses you can enroll on at one time, so you have the flexibility to try out multiple courses based on your learning goals and interests.

If you're completely new to SEO, we'd recommend "SEO Principles: An Essential Guide for Beginners". This course is a great starting place for a comprehensive understanding of what SEO is and its applications to marketing strategies. You'll discover the three key components of SEO (on-page SEO, technical SEO, and off-page SEO) while gaining fundamental knowledge in keyword research. From there, feel free to explore any route you're drawn to!

Yes! We offer several courses designed to provide you with practical use cases for our SEO tools. A great place to start is our SEO Crash Course with Brian Dean, where you'll learn key steps you need to rank on Google.