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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

    Amazing! Learnt so much.

    Paulina M
    July 2026
  • SEO Introduction

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

    Charlotte E
    July 2026
  • SEO Advanced

    Extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent knowledge and presentation.

    Just Digital
    July 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
    May 2026
  • I really enjoyed the session, it was very useful. Our trainer was very knowledgeable and passionate about what he was teaching and was able to resolve any issues we faced. All in all, a great session.

    Tokyo Marine
    July 2026
  • Great Photoshop course! Pacing was perfect and allowed us lots of time to follow the steps. Fantastic refresher on some basics and plenty of tips and tricks to get to grips with.

    Jake T
    August 2026
  • Fantastic and super valuable training! Our trainer shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples.

    Adobe
    May 2026
  • Lee explained everything very clearly and at a good pace, giving plenty of opportunities for questions and trying things out. I left feeling confident in putting what I've learnt into practice.

    Morpeth College
    August 2026
  • Amazing! Learnt so much.

    Paulina M
    July 2026
  • Lee was excellent - fantastic course!

    Make Architects
    July 2026
  • Following on from my recent course, I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed it.

    Balloon Dog TV
    July 2026
  • The training was very professional and done with passion. As someone who uses Windows devices often, this has opened my mind to obtaining a Mac and extending my knowledge within this area.

    Hargreaves Lansdown Fund Managers Limited
    July 2026
  • Thanks again for the session last week. I've received more glowing feedback about how inspired and engaged the team felt.

    Molson Coors
    July 2026
  • The Transmedia team have an exceptional level of trainers leading on the delivery side. We had very positive responses from our trainees on the calibre of training they received. Thank you again.

    Cambridge Partnership for Education
    July 2026
  • Thanks again for the session last week. I've received more glowing feedback about how inspired and engaged the team felt.

    Molson Coors
    May 2026
  • SEO Introduction

    Amazing! Learnt so much.

    Paulina M
    July 2026
  • SEO Introduction

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

    Charlotte E
    July 2026
  • SEO Advanced

    Extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent knowledge and presentation.

    Just Digital
    July 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
    May 2026
  • I really enjoyed the session, it was very useful. Our trainer was very knowledgeable and passionate about what he was teaching and was able to resolve any issues we faced. All in all, a great session.

    Tokyo Marine
    July 2026
  • Great Photoshop course! Pacing was perfect and allowed us lots of time to follow the steps. Fantastic refresher on some basics and plenty of tips and tricks to get to grips with.

    Jake T
    August 2026
  • Fantastic and super valuable training! Our trainer shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples.

    Adobe
    May 2026
  • Lee explained everything very clearly and at a good pace, giving plenty of opportunities for questions and trying things out. I left feeling confident in putting what I've learnt into practice.

    Morpeth College
    August 2026
  • Amazing! Learnt so much.

    Paulina M
    July 2026
  • Lee was excellent - fantastic course!

    Make Architects
    July 2026
  • Following on from my recent course, I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed it.

    Balloon Dog TV
    July 2026
  • The training was very professional and done with passion. As someone who uses Windows devices often, this has opened my mind to obtaining a Mac and extending my knowledge within this area.

    Hargreaves Lansdown Fund Managers Limited
    July 2026
  • Thanks again for the session last week. I've received more glowing feedback about how inspired and engaged the team felt.

    Molson Coors
    July 2026
  • The Transmedia team have an exceptional level of trainers leading on the delivery side. We had very positive responses from our trainees on the calibre of training they received. Thank you again.

    Cambridge Partnership for Education
    July 2026
  • Thanks again for the session last week. I've received more glowing feedback about how inspired and engaged the team felt.

    Molson Coors
    May 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)  
Wed 14 Oct 2026 Live Online £345
Fri 30 Oct 2026 London £345
Wed 11 Nov 2026 Live Online £375
Fri 27 Nov 2026 London £375
Tue 1 Dec 2026 Live Online £395
Wed 9 Dec 2026 London £395
Wed 13 Jan 2027 Live Online £395
Wed 27 Jan 2027 London £395
Tue 9 Feb 2027 Live Online £395
Fri 19 Feb 2027 London £395
Fri 5 Mar 2027 Live Online £395
Tue 23 Mar 2027 London £395
Fri 9 Apr 2027 Live Online £395
Tue 27 Apr 2027 London £395
Wed 12 May 2027 Live Online £395
Fri 21 May 2027 London £395
Mon 7 Jun 2027 Live Online £395
Wed 23 Jun 2027 London £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.

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