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Search Engine Optimization and Content Marketing

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Overview

Strong Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and content marketing skills are essential for marketers, entrepreneurs, and growth hackers. Whether you're looking to enhance your career in digital marketing, boost your brand’s visibility, or grow your business, this course gives you the skills you need to achieve powerful results.

This course provides a strong foundation in SEO – from core concepts to cutting-edge technologies like Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Google Artificial Intelligence Optimization (AIO). You’ll learn how to implement on-page and off-page SEO strategies, conduct keyword research, optimize content and meta tags, and build high-authority backlinks. You’ll discover how to craft engaging, high-quality content that ranks well and drives user engagement. Additionally, you'll explore growth hacking techniques tailored specifically to SEO.

You’ll also examine technical SEO, including site speed, mobile optimization, schemas, and indexability. You'll also gain hands-on experience with tools like Google Analytics, Search Console, and YoastSEO to analyze and improve performance.

To build the SEO and content skills you need to boost visibility, engagement, and business growth, enroll today!

Syllabus 5

  1. Introduction to SEO and On-Page Optimization 3 hours

    This module provides a foundational understanding of search engine optimization (SEO), covering key concepts and ranking factors. Explore the core components of SEO—on-page, off-page, content, and technical SEO. You will also explore how search engines crawl, index, and rank websites and the best p…

  2. Off-Page SEO and Link-Building 2.5 hours

    This module introduces off-page SEO and its role in improving search engine rankings. You will learn about the importance of domain authority, backlink strategies, and the impact of external signals, such as social media and online reputation, on SEO performance. The module provides practical insig…

  3. Technical SEO and Analytics 3.5 hours

    This module provides an in-depth understanding of technical SEO, focusing on essential concepts such as crawling, indexing, website speed, and mobile responsiveness—the key factors in enhancing user experience and search visibility. You’ll learn to conduct technical SEO audits using third-party too…

  4. Content Marketing 4 hours

    This module covers the role of content marketing as a critical component of SEO. You will explore the fundamentals of content marketing, including its role in building brand authority and engaging audiences. The module also covers content distribution strategies, marketing approaches, and best prac…

  5. Assessment and Final Project  2.5 hours

    The module includes a final project based on the concepts covered in the course. In this module, you will also attempt a graded quiz to test and reinforce your understanding of concepts.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages

  • Structured courses with graded quizzes, assignments and deadlines you can reset.
  • A shareable certificate from the university or company when you pay.
  • Financial aid is often approved for students in India (apply 15 days before you need it).
  • From IBM, a well-regarded name.
  • Self-paced: start any time.
  • A clear syllabus (5 parts) you can see before you start.
  • Hands-on: you build or practise, not just watch.

Disadvantages

  • Paid after a 7-day free trial (Coursera Plus or per course).
  • Some courses can be audited for free, but graded work and certificates need payment.

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This course is paid. Here is how to take it for free

  • Free trials: You can start a 7-day free trial for many individual courses, Specializations, or a Coursera Plus subscription to test full course features. Cancel before the seventh day if you do not want to be charged.
  • Financial aid: If you cannot afford the fee for a certificate, you can apply for financial aid through the link on the course home page by filling out an application about your background and goals.

Taught by

  • IBM Skills Network Team

IBM is in Tier 2: excellent universities and the companies that build the technology of our institution ranking (84/100).

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