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    Find the Best SEO Course for Your Goals

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      IBM

      Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Keyword Research, Web Analytics and SEO, Search Engine Optimization, Content Marketing, Web Analytics, Google Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Content Creation, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, Digital Marketing, Growth Strategies, Content Strategy, Data-Driven Decision-Making

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Merging Results from Different Explores in Looker

      Skills you'll gain: Looker (Software), Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Data Management, Dashboard, Data Integration, Data Manipulation, Query Languages

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Website Modernization with Generative AI on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Generative AI, Web Content, Web Analytics and SEO, AI Personalization, Information Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Prompt Engineering, Image Analysis, Large Language Modeling, Performance Testing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Maryland, College Park

      Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

      Skills you'll gain: Search Engine Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, Return On Investment, Consumer Behaviour, Cross-Channel Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategies, Marketing Effectiveness, Marketing Psychology, Network Model

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Usability Testing with Hotjar

      Skills you'll gain: Usability Testing, Usability, Test Tools, Interaction Design, Human Computer Interaction, Test Planning, User Research, Web Analytics and SEO

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Simplilearn

      Digital Marketing Landscape

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing, Digital Marketing, UI/UX Strategy, Digital Advertising, Marketing Strategy and Techniques, E-Commerce, Digital Media Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Content Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Business Strategy, Brand Awareness, Web Analytics and SEO, Consumer Behaviour

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • S

      Scrimba

      Build a Hometown Homepage with HTML and CSS

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Responsive Web Design, Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Semantic Web, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists

      Skills you'll gain: Value Propositions, Consumer Behaviour, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Customer Relationship Management, Digital Media Strategy, Marketing Analytics, Web Analytics and SEO, Business Modeling, Marketing Psychology, Strategic Marketing, Operations Management, Technical Management, Executive Presence, Business Communication, Customer Retention, Marketing

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Attention Mechanism - 繁體中文

      Skills you'll gain: Machine Learning Methods, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Applied Machine Learning, Text Mining

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Content Creation with Scalenut: Craft Content Strategies

      Skills you'll gain: Content Strategy, Content Creation, Blogs, Search Engine Optimization, Keyword Research, Content Marketing, Digital Content, Generative AI

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      DeepLearning.AI

      Large Language Models with Semantic Search

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Data Processing, Semantic Web, Natural Language Processing, Text Mining

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      University of California, Santa Cruz

      GetVirtual: How to Launch Your Online Business

      Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Web Design and Development, Marketing, Workflow Management, Business Planning, E-Commerce, Project Management, Branding, Customer Relationship Management

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular seo courses

    • Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing: IBM
    • Merging Results from Different Explores in Looker: Google Cloud
    • Website Modernization with Generative AI on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Fundamentals of Digital Marketing: University of Maryland, College Park
    • Usability Testing with Hotjar: Coursera Project Network
    • Digital Marketing Landscape: Simplilearn
    • Build a Hometown Homepage with HTML and CSS: Scrimba
    • Marketing Strategy for Engineers and Technologists: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Attention Mechanism - 繁體中文: Google Cloud
    • Content Creation with Scalenut: Craft Content Strategies: Coursera Project Network

    Why Learn SEO?

    Search engine optimization (SEO) is the practice of improving how content ranks in search results through keyword strategy, technical setup, and user experience. It’s essential for digital marketing, content strategy, and online business growth. Learning SEO can help you increase discoverability, connect with your target audience, and drive sustainable web traffic.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Seo

    Top courses include Search Engine Optimization (SEO) from UC Davis and Google SEO Fundamentals also from UC Davis. These courses cover on-page SEO, technical SEO, content strategy, and link-building techniques to improve site rankings.‎

    Yes. Many SEO courses offer a free audit option, which allows learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how search engines work, how to research keywords, optimize content and site structure, build backlinks, and measure SEO performance using tools like Google Analytics and Search Console. Courses also explore SEO best practices and common pitfalls.‎

    Not at all. Many beginner-friendly SEO courses on Coursera are designed for marketers, content creators, and small business owners with no technical experience. There are also more advanced courses for those who want to dive deeper into analytics or technical optimization.‎

    Yes. SEO is a critical skill in digital marketing, content strategy, and e-commerce. Coursera courses can help you develop job-ready SEO skills, earn a certificate to strengthen your resume, and make an immediate impact in growing online visibility and engagement.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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