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Master SEO fundamentals to optimise websites for search engines. Learn from experts to enhance online visibility and improve marketing strategies.

1 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Exploring the fundamentals of SEO, enabling you to improve the online visibility of your website and attract more organic traffic.
  • How to use keyword research tools, such as Google Keyword Planner and SEMrush, empowering you to identify high-value keywords.
  • Understanding how to optimise your website's content, structure and metadata for search engines, helping you improve your rankings.
  • How to build high-quality backlinks from other websites, enabling you to increase your website's authority.
  • Exploring how to use Google Analytics and Google Search Console, helping you track your website's performance.
  • How to optimise your website for mobile devices, ensuring your site is accessible to all users and improve design.
  • Understanding SEO best practice to achieve improved business marketing and results.
  • SEO Introduction

    Very in depth training, extremely useful tips! Can't wait to put them into practice! Thank you so much!

    Charlotte E
    February 2026
  • SEO Introduction

    Amazing! Learnt so much.

    Paulina M
    January 2026
  • Copywriting for SEO

    The course was really useful and our trainer was a great instructor. The course went at a good pace and there was lots of useful information here for us.

    Artful Dog Publishing
    February 2026
  • SEO Advanced

    Extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent knowledge and presentation.

    Just Digital
    December 2025
  • The Transmedia team is always warm and welcoming when I visit. The instructors are experienced and extremely helpful. Getting the course customised is also no problem at all. Thank you Transmedia!

    CTBTO
    March 2026
  • Please pass on my thanks to the trainer and the rest of the staff at Transmedia for providing the Photoshop training this week. It was extremely useful and I learned so much.

    Kelvin Nanotechnology
    December 2025
  • Very enjoyable, well-paced tuition, tailored and relevant to my workplace demands.

    RAF
    February 2026
  • The course was great. The perfect introduction to get me going with Photoshop!

    Olivier Darriet-Fisher
    February 2026
  • I found it so easy to understand and it was so beneficial. The way our trainer went through everything made the course so easy to pick up and absorb all of the handy tricks and information.

    Wren Kitchens
    March 2026
  • I found the Sketch course really helpful and informative. I was fortunate to have 1-2-1 training and my trainer explained everything really well and made the day really enjoyable.

    Mail Metro Media
    January 2026
  • We did the intermediate Photoshop course and it was amazing! I learned so much and the teacher even took into account what we needed Photoshop for, to put the lessons into context. Highly recommended.

    Future PLC
    March 2026
  • Our trainer was so helpful - it was really good having it tailor made for exactly what I was doing. I literally just used what he taught me for a piece of artwork that I didn't know how to do before!

    The White Company
    March 2026
  • Our trainer did a great session, I think we all feel much more confident in navigating the program and using its tools as a result.

    Orion Books
    March 2026
  • Amazing training session with Craig, explaining Keynote and PowerPoint. Very helpful but also SO entertaining! Thanks again!

    Naomi F
    January 2026
  • Fantastic training, the explanations were really clear and the pacing was perfect, I feel like I've learnt so much. Lee was great, patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

    Rural Payment Agency (RPA)
    January 2026
  • SEO Introduction

    Very in depth training, extremely useful tips! Can't wait to put them into practice! Thank you so much!

    Charlotte E
    February 2026
  • SEO Introduction

    Amazing! Learnt so much.

    Paulina M
    January 2026
  • Copywriting for SEO

    The course was really useful and our trainer was a great instructor. The course went at a good pace and there was lots of useful information here for us.

    Artful Dog Publishing
    February 2026
  • SEO Advanced

    Extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent knowledge and presentation.

    Just Digital
    December 2025
  • The Transmedia team is always warm and welcoming when I visit. The instructors are experienced and extremely helpful. Getting the course customised is also no problem at all. Thank you Transmedia!

    CTBTO
    March 2026
  • Please pass on my thanks to the trainer and the rest of the staff at Transmedia for providing the Photoshop training this week. It was extremely useful and I learned so much.

    Kelvin Nanotechnology
    December 2025
  • Very enjoyable, well-paced tuition, tailored and relevant to my workplace demands.

    RAF
    February 2026
  • The course was great. The perfect introduction to get me going with Photoshop!

    Olivier Darriet-Fisher
    February 2026
  • I found it so easy to understand and it was so beneficial. The way our trainer went through everything made the course so easy to pick up and absorb all of the handy tricks and information.

    Wren Kitchens
    March 2026
  • I found the Sketch course really helpful and informative. I was fortunate to have 1-2-1 training and my trainer explained everything really well and made the day really enjoyable.

    Mail Metro Media
    January 2026
  • We did the intermediate Photoshop course and it was amazing! I learned so much and the teacher even took into account what we needed Photoshop for, to put the lessons into context. Highly recommended.

    Future PLC
    March 2026
  • Our trainer was so helpful - it was really good having it tailor made for exactly what I was doing. I literally just used what he taught me for a piece of artwork that I didn't know how to do before!

    The White Company
    March 2026
  • Our trainer did a great session, I think we all feel much more confident in navigating the program and using its tools as a result.

    Orion Books
    March 2026
  • Amazing training session with Craig, explaining Keynote and PowerPoint. Very helpful but also SO entertaining! Thanks again!

    Naomi F
    January 2026
  • Fantastic training, the explanations were really clear and the pacing was perfect, I feel like I've learnt so much. Lee was great, patient and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

    Rural Payment Agency (RPA)
    January 2026

This SEO Introduction course includes

  • bullet point icon Authorised Certificate
  • bullet point icon Lifetime support after your course
  • bullet point icon Course materials
  • bullet point icon Live Instructor-led training
  • bullet point icon Refreshments all day
  • bullet point icon Latest Mac or PC ready to go
  • bullet point icon Authorised Trainers
  • bullet point icon Hands-on exercises

Course Dates


Date Location Price (ex VAT)  
Tue 7 Apr 2026 London £375
Wed 15 Apr 2026 Live Online £375
Thu 23 Apr 2026 London £375
Thu 30 Apr 2026 Live Online £375
Tue 5 May 2026 London £395
Wed 13 May 2026 Live Online £395
Thu 21 May 2026 London £395
Fri 29 May 2026 Live Online £395
Tue 2 Jun 2026 London £395
Wed 10 Jun 2026 Live Online £395
Thu 18 Jun 2026 London £395
Fri 26 Jun 2026 Live Online £395
Tue 7 Jul 2026 London £395
Wed 15 Jul 2026 Live Online £395
Thu 23 Jul 2026 London £395
Fri 31 Jul 2026 Live Online £395
Tue 4 Aug 2026 London £395
Wed 12 Aug 2026 Live Online £395
Thu 20 Aug 2026 London £395
Fri 28 Aug 2026 Live Online £395
Tue 1 Sep 2026 London £395
Wed 9 Sep 2026 Live Online £395
Thu 17 Sep 2026 London £395
Fri 25 Sep 2026 Live Online £395
Tue 6 Oct 2026 London £395
Wed 14 Oct 2026 Live Online £395
Thu 22 Oct 2026 London £395
Fri 30 Oct 2026 Live Online £395
Tue 3 Nov 2026 London £395
Wed 11 Nov 2026 Live Online £395
Thu 19 Nov 2026 London £395
Fri 27 Nov 2026 Live Online £395
Tue 1 Dec 2026 London £395
Wed 9 Dec 2026 Live Online £395
Thu 17 Dec 2026 London £395
Wed 23 Dec 2026 Live Online £395
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Course Outline for SEO Introduction

How Search Engines work

  • Site Indexing
  • Spiders and bots
  • Google PageRank technology
  • Reciprocal Linking

Keywords and Keyword Groups

  • What are keywords
  • Useful tools to identify effective keywords
  • Why some keywords are better than others
  • Analysing keyword Density
  • Where to use keywords on your page

Site and page structure

  • Navigation vs Searchable pages
  • Using titles and subtitles effectively
  • Alt tags on photos
  • Why video is important
  • Hands on practice with a Wordpress.com account

Supporting SEO

  • Marketing your site
  • The importance of blogging
  • Google Business Profile

External Sites

  • The importance on internal linking
  • Effective inbound links
  • Back links

Useful tools

  • Keyword Density Checkers
  • Keyword suggestions
  • Site Maps
  • Google Webmaster's tools
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FAQs about the SEO Introduction course

Is this Search Engine Optimisation Introduction (SEO) course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to SEO or have been practising SEO for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in SEO. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.

How is the content taught throughout the Search Engine Optimisation Introduction (SEO) course?

Our Search Engine Optimisation Introduction (SEO) course is extremely interactive. You will be learning SEO skills throughout the day, studying and working through examples under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the Search Engine Optimisation Introduction (SEO) course?

We have the smallest class sizes in the industry. On average there are 2 to 3 people on our Search Engine Optimisation Introduction (SEO) public courses. When we are oversubscribed, rather than put more people on the same course, we open up a new course date, which ensures everyone has maximum interaction with our trainer and the chance to ask questions throughout the day.

Should I attend the Search Engine Optimisation Introduction (SEO) course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

What support is available after I attend the Search Engine Optimisation Introduction (SEO) course?

We offer ongoing support to our Search Engine Optimisation Introduction (SEO) course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Search Engine Optimisation Introduction (SEO) course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Search Engine Optimisation Introduction (SEO) course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

SEO Introduction — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
  • We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

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