
FREE online SEO courseSEO Fundamentals Course with Greg Gifford
Brush up on the basics of SEO with this free and in-depth course from Semrush favourite Greg Gifford.
31 lessons
Exclusive video lessons with recognized industry expert Greg Gifford.
4 hours
Learn all the SEO essentials in just 4 hours.
100% free
The course is 100% free. You'll save money for the real SEO efforts.
Who is this course for?
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Maddy Osman, SEO Copywriter & Founder at The Blogsmith
About the author
Greg Gifford is an experienced SEO consultant specializing in Local SEO. He is the Vice President of Search at SearchLab, a local SEO and PPC agency located in Chicago, IL. With over 17 years of experience, Greg has been an honored guest and speaker at top SEO conferences around the globe. He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BA in Cinema and Communications, and has an obscure movie quote for just about any situation.
Lesson structure
Video lessons
Watch easy-to-follow video lessons
Read further
Study the specially picked materials to dive deeper into the topic
Quiz
Test what you’ve learned
What to do after the course

Get certified by Semrush
After completing the course, you'll have all the necessary knowledge to take and pass the SEO Fundamentals Exam.
If you're already a decent SEO specialist, you can bypass the educational part and test your skills right away by taking the exam. Upon passing it, you'll earn a certificate, which is a proof of your SEO mastery.
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