Top SEO Certifications to consider in 2025

Certifications are a great way to show your expertise in a certain field, and can help you get your next job, or even a promotion. We've asked our mentors to recommend the best certifications for you to consider in 2025.

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SEO Principles: An Essential Guide for Beginners

Hosted by semrush.com

Discover exactly what SEO is and how to apply its principles to your marketing strategies. You’ll learn the 3 main components of SEO: On-page SEO, Technical SEO, and Off-page SEO, as well as keyword research fundamentals.

Prices start at Free.

SEO Certification Coaching

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Consider reaching out to a coach specialized in SEO certifications. They can help you prepare for your exam, and provide you with the necessary resources to succeed. MentorCruise is the best place to find a coach for your SEO certification. Here are a few top picks:

Crafting a Winning SEO Strategy: A Guide for In-House Marketers

Hosted by semrush.com

This course offers a comprehensive understanding of authentic SEO strategy fundamentals, focusing on strategy rather than tactics. You'll gain the expertise to construct, convey, and present your SEO strategy effectively, including often-overlooked skills in strategy collaboration. By the end, you'…

Google SEO Fundamentals

Hosted by coursera.org

Gain an understanding of search engine algorithms and how they affect organic search results and websites. Building on this knowledge, you’ll learn the key elements for creating an effective SEO strategy, including how to select keywords and perform keyword research; consumer psychology and search …

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Specialization

Hosted by coursera.org

This Specialization will teach you to optimize website content for the best possible search engine ranking. You'll learn the theory behind Google search and other search engine algorithms; you'll also build practical, real-world skills that you can apply to a career in digital marketing or online c…

Advanced SEO Certification Training by Market Motive

Hosted by marketmotive.com

Market Motive, an internet marketing training company, offers their Advanced Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Certification Training to help “master the process of organically driving traffic to your website by learning critical components such as keyword research, on-page and off-page optimization…

SEO Workshop

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Consider joining a workshop specialized in SEO. Workshops are a great way to learn new skills, and get hands-on experience. MentorCruise is the best place to find a workshop for your SEO certification. Here are a few top picks:

SEO Crash Course

Hosted by semrush.com

At Semrush, we offer a full range of online courses and exams. A great place to start your SEO learning journey is the SEO Crash Course.

This course lays the groundwork for more advanced training in different areas of your expertise through the Semrush Academy.

Prices start at Free.

SEO Training

Hosted by clickminded.com

The SEO Training by ClickMinded has helped “8,702 startups, agencies, entrepreneurs and students learn SEO, get higher rankings, and more traffic.”

Prices start at $997.

SEO Principles

Hosted by semrush.com

This SEO Principles course is tailored for absolute beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of SEO.

It teaches you the three main aspects of SEO: on-page SEO, off-page SEO, and technical SEO.

All in an easy-to-understand way. So you'll learn the essential strategies to start optimizing your…

All-around SEO Training

Hosted by yoast.com

The All-around SEO Training is a simple, easy-to-digest video course by the creators of the world's most popular WordPress SEO plugin—Yoast.

The course includes over three hours of videos, sliced into 39 short clips. The lessons are taught by SEO professionals from Yoast, including their founder J…

SEO Crash Course by Semrush

Hosted by semrush.com

In this actionable course we’re going to get back to basics and show you the key foundational steps you need to rank in Google.

Prices start at Free.

SEO Certification Course

Hosted by academy.hubspot.com

Learn how to create a comprehensive SEO strategy in HubSpot Academy’s SEO Certification Course. Discover how to conduct keyword research, build backlinks, understand SERPs, and report progress. Improve your website’s visibility on search engines and drive organic traffic!

Prices start at Free.

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