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Optimise Your Website to Rank on Page One of Google

Course Description

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is the process of optimising a website to rank highly on search engine results pages for highly targeted keywords.

Organic search is considered one of the most effective digital marketing channels when it comes to converting qualified prospects into paying customers.

So, how do you tap into this lucrative channel?

This intensive Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) certification training course covers the most up-to-date SEO marketing strategies and how to implement them to your existing businesses, enabling you to become a certified SEO strategist.

Trainees will participate in live exercises, group discussions, role-playing, Q&A sessions, and undertake interactive quizzes, in order to better facilitate their learning.

By the end of the course, participants will take away actionable SEO strategies that will enable them to manage their own SEO campaigns, manage any third-party SEO vendors, and oversee SEO campaigns as an SEO head.

To better facilitate the learning, each course participant will be provided with a demo website for practical exercises while they also have the option to work on their own website.

Premium access SEO tools such as Ahrefs and Semrush will be provided for hands-on practice.

Tools Covered:

SEO Tools (Ahrefs, Semrush, Google Search Console)

Target Audience

Marketing professionals, Web developers, Content developers, and Marketing managers who are required to understand how search engines work in order to manage SEO campaigns and oversee SEO vendors, as well as how to develop/optimise content and webpages to increase search rankings

Course Highlights

In this SEO training workshop, trainees will learn:

  • The latest Google algorithm updates and the impact on your website rankings
  • What to include on any webpage to hit the 1st page of Google (complete with infographics)
  • How to beat the competition when it comes to keyword research
  • How to earn high quality editorial backlinks with a few simple techniques (completely white-hat)
  • Important on-page and off-page ranking factors every marketer needs to know to stay on top of Google, including AI integrated SEO strategies
  • How to create keyword ranking reports, track and measure return on investment on SEO activities, and make strategic improvements (SEO analytics)
  • How to manage SEO campaigns in-house or through an SEO agency
  • And much more

Course Objectives

By the end of the class, trainees will:

  • Assess advantages, and disadvantages of SEO and SEM and propose suitable search marketing tools and SEO activities to address marketing objectives and target customers
  • Conduct extensive keyword research to curate relevant content to reinforce the organisation’s competitive advantage, key messages and brand, and implement on-page SEO to increase organic search engine rankings
  • Develop content marketing and link building plan to rank various types of content on the organic search engine results pages
  • Measure and analyse the effectiveness of SEO campaigns and determine factors that can improve keyword rankings and SEO-related KPIs and metrics

Certification

A SkillsFuture WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA) – Integrated Marketing under the Skills Framework TSC and Certification of Completion by Equinet Academy will be awarded to candidates who have demonstrated competency in the WSQ Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Strategy course assessment and achieved at least 75% attendance.

*This course is accredited by SkillsFuture Singapore under the WSQ Skills Framework Integrated Marketing

Course Code: TGS-2019502323
Course Support Period: 29 Jan 2019 – 28 Jan 2027

Introduction to SEO

Instructor-Led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration)

  • What is SEO and the importance for a company’s marketing strategy
  • How SEO can benefit your business including Case Studies and the tools you can use to find target customers for your marketing strategy
  • Pros and Cons of SEO and SEM
  • Should you do SEO or SEM for your business
  • Introduction to the 4-step SEO process

Instructor-led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Application, Class Discussion)

  • Keyword research 101: What is keyword research and why is it important
  • 4 key principles of effective keyword research
  • Know Your Customers and Buyers Persona Research
  • How to Apply the Buying Journey for SEO Purposes
  • Understanding Search Intent for SEO and the Content Types Required
  • Site Information Architecture, Design and UX
  • Recommended free and premium keyword research tools
  • Implementing a 4-step keyword research process
  • How to build and organise an extensive keyword list
  • What is on-page optimisation and why is it important
  • H1 & Title tags: Best practices
  • Domain and URL: Best practices
  • Meta description: Best practices
  • Image optimisation: Best practices
  • Content creation: Best practices
  • Leveraging AI in SEO
  • Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) Vs SEO
  • GEO strategies
  • How Search Engines work
  • How to conduct a full website on-page SEO audit
  • PageSpeed optimisation and Mobile Friendly Sites
  • White Hat vs Black Hat SEO and Major Algorithm Changes
  • Local SEO

Instructor-led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Application)

  • What is Link Building and why are backlinks important?
  • Anatomy of a quality backlink
  • 3 major off-page SEO ranking factors
  • Social media signals – do they matter?
  • What to do if you receive a search engine penalty from Google
  • How to fix a search engine penalty
  • Effective link building strategies
  • Content Marketing for SEO
  • How to execute effective outreach
  • 4-step link building process (template included)

Instructor-led | Mode of Delivery (Lecture & Illustration, Demonstration & Practical Application)

  • How to track your keyword rankings and develop a keyword rankings improvement plan
  • Case Studies Diagnosing Rankability in Order to Execute Effective SEO Campaign
  • Essential SEO metrics to track and measure your SEO success
  • Google Search Console (Verification of website, sitemap submission, and walkthrough of key features and performance data)
  • Written Assessment – Case Study with Questions
  • Individual Project Presentation

Kevin is the Founder and Director of Product & Marketing for Aemorph Digital Agency. Kevin started in digital marketing, specialising in Search Engine Optimisation after leaving a career in banking and finance. With gathered since 2010, Kevin has spent hundreds of hours devising strategies and guiding his team to help clients across all industries including…

Ian is the co-founder of Roots Digital, an award-winning digital marketing agency headquartered in Singapore, who has worked with great brands like Microsoft, Intel, BRAND’S, Takashimaya and more. He led the company to receive numerous industry-recognised awards from Marketing Interactive and expand its footprint to countries like the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia. Ian has worked…

*Only one trainer will be facilitating per class.

Course Fees & Fundings

Course Fee:
S$975.00 (inclusive of 9% GST)

Course Fee After Eligible SSG Subsidies:
From S$292.50 (inclusive of 9% GST) after SSG Subsidies

Check your eligible grant amount and nett payable course fees when you apply now.

SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

Eligible for Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$292.50

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by SkillsFuture Credit and are also UTAP claimable.


SkillsFuture Baseline Funding

Eligible for 21 years old and above, and a

  • Singaporean Citizen; or
  • Permanent Resident; or
  • Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$487.50

Course fees can be further offset by SkillsFuture Credit and are also UTAP claimable for Singapore Citizens aged 25 and above. Singapore Citizens aged 21 to 31 may also offset fees with the Post Secondary Education Account Funds.

SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

Eligible for SME Company-Sponsored, 21 years old and above, and a

  • Singapore Citizen; or
  • Permanent Resident; or
  • Long-Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$292.50

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

SkillsFuture Baseline Funding

Eligible Non-SME Company-Sponsored, 21 years old and above, and a

  • Singaporean Citizen; or
  • Permanent Resident; or
  • Long Term Visitor Pass Plus (LTVP+) Holder

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$487.50

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)


SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

Eligible for Non-SME Company-Sponsored, Singapore Citizens, aged 40 years old and above

Nett course fee payable (including 9% GST): S$292.50

Course fees after subsidies can be further offset by Skillsfuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)


Course Schedule

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The basic SEO course covers the fundamental concepts of search engine optimisation and how to rank a website on the first page of Google. The Advanced SEO Course goes into more detail covering more advanced concepts of search engine optimisation such as managing day-to-day SEO operations. You may go through and review both course outlines in detail and contact us should you have any specific questions on this.

Trainees should be proficient in web surfing and be able to write and converse in English.

For in-person training, do bring along a laptop. You also have the option to loan a laptop from us for the duration of the course. You may also want to bring along a jacket in case the room gets cold.

For online classes, do ensure you have a functional laptop and have Zoom installed prior to class. For more details, you may read the Online-based Classroom Learner Guide.

As there will be WSQ assessments conducted in this course, you are required to bring along your NRIC or any form of photo identification for ID verification purposes.

Yes, you may contact your trainer after the course. There are other post-training support channels such as the Equinet Academy Insider Community where you may network with like-minded individuals and industry experts and live Ask Me Anything sessions where you may seek advice from a subject matter expert.

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Testimonials

Chia Teck Hwee

“SEO is a subject that is technical and dry, but not Mr. Kevin Dam’s SEO training class. He did not use very technical terms to ensure that my non-technical course mates were able to understand as well. He uses illustrations and examples to help us in our understanding. He also repeats key concepts to ensure we register them into our muscle memory.

During our practical SEO sessions, Kevin’s instructions are direct and clear. He explains the actions taken and the outcome. The class pacing was good and even the older folks in my class were able to follow along and complete the practical assignments.

Many thanks to Kevin for helping to kick start my SEO learning journey.”

Chia Teck Hwee

Impressed by how well the trainer explained the concepts in an interactive and engaging way. The trainer made sure everyone was on the same page, and the examples shared were clear, practical, and easy to understand.”

Marcus Soh
Neo Yong Chai, Benny

“Love Equinet trainers! Their professionally structured courses and real-world case studies helped me master SEO and Google Ads. I applied these skills to optimise my company’s campaigns—achieving better results and moving toward a promotion.”

Neo Yong Chai, Benny

“The course, although intensive, provides the tools and knowledge needed to be work-ready. It has helped me identify gaps in our digital assets and understand the key elements of my company’s website that require optimisation. I have also gained a clearer understanding of the importance of selecting the right keywords to optimise my company’s website, with the aim of driving more conversions in the long run.”

Lorinda
Nur Aishah Binte Abdullah

“I really appreciated how the trainer interacted with us and explained SEO in such a simple, easy-to-understand way. The knowledge and tips he shared helped me improve the SEO workflow at my previous job. As a result, I was able to communicate more effectively with our third-party SEO specialist, which ultimately contributed to an improvement in our quarterly ROI.”

 

Nur Aishah Binte Abdullah

“I recently completed the SEO course at Equinet Academy, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with my experience. The course was expertly designed, blending theoretical knowledge with practical applications that have significantly enhanced my skills. The instructor was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly supportive, creating an engaging learning environment. What stood out to me was the engaging format that encouraged practical thinking.”

Jeremy Gopalan

“The course provides valuable technical skill sets that are rarely taught in depth at universities. I am now able to implement more accurate keywords on our website to boost my company’s rankings and visibility. I have also gained a deeper understanding of how to optimise our website effectively to achieve better search performance.”

Charmaine Chong

“The trainer has excellent knowledge of SEO, and his explanations were very clear. I appreciate the way he reinforced newly acquired concepts for the class and his patience throughout the course. I am now better able to understand the intricacies of getting webpages ranked on Google and what it takes to improve them.”

Goh Bee Yen

“I have gained valuable knowledge on how to implement SEO for my organisation’s website, which has allowed me to develop a deeper understanding of what SEO is and how it works.”

Nelson

“This course enhances marketing strategies for greater visibility and outreach. It provides fundamental knowledge of SEO, allowing me to apply what I have learnt to my event webpages to attract more visitors.”

Jasmine Goh

“The course offers a great learning environment with experienced trainers who share their knowledge through practical scenarios and case studies. It has been highly useful in building brand awareness by learning how to use SEO tools and apply best practices effectively.”

Judy Lee Qianhui

“The course has enhanced my understanding of how SEO works and equipped me with knowledge I can immediately apply to improve my company’s SEO.

Tong How Seng

“This was the right course for what I needed, offering a comprehensive overview of the various aspects of digital marketing. I will apply these learnings to ensure my company’s website is on track and in good shape. The course also helped me understand the weightage of different elements and what to prioritise or deprioritise.”

Janice

“I now understand the essential SEO terms and the backend process of planning for my website. I also learned how to use various tools to track and improve its ranking.”

 

Darryl Ho Huat Heng

“I now understand the process required to conduct an SEO audit and how to improve my company website’s organic traffic.”

Danielle Hong

“I can now handle SEO for my company without needing to hire an agency. I gained valuable insights and learned how to effectively utilise and analyse data from SEO tools such as SEMrush and Ahrefs.”

 

Timothy Koh

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