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AI Content Creation and SEO Optimization

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AI Content Creation and SEO Optimization

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Optimize on-page elements for search engines and AI-driven discovery

  • Apply keyword intent and persona insights to guide content creation

  • Create brand-aligned content optimized for engagement and conversion

  • Identify content gaps and propose targeted SEO content strategies

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February 2026

Assessments

19 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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There are 9 modules in this course

You will explore five key on-page elements—titles, headings, meta descriptions, alt text, and links—and understand how they influence visibility in both traditional and AI-powered search results. Through hands-on optimization practice, you’ll learn how structured elements improve discoverability and search performance.

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4 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will apply SEO principles to create keyword-rich, conversational FAQs designed to win featured snippets, People Also Ask placements, and AI-powered results. You’ll practice transforming content into discoverable, trusted assets optimized for both search engines and AI systems.

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2 videos1 reading3 assignments

You will explore how brand voice builds recognition, trust, and consistency across social platforms. You’ll define tone, vocabulary, and style elements and organize them into a structured checklist that ensures alignment across LinkedIn, Instagram, and X.

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2 videos2 readings1 assignment

You will apply content guidelines to transform long-form articles into concise, on-brand social posts. You’ll incorporate relevant keywords and hashtags to improve discoverability while maintaining consistency across platforms.

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2 videos1 reading3 assignments

You will examine the differences between short-tail, long-tail, and AI-driven keyword queries. You’ll explore how keyword length, specificity, and user intent influence search results and content strategy decisions

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3 videos1 reading2 assignments

You will apply AI-powered keyword research techniques to generate long-tail queries aligned with search intent. You’ll build a research-backed keyword list that supports SEO planning and content development.

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2 videos1 reading3 assignments

You will explore how buyer-persona pain points influence content strategy decisions. You’ll match audience needs to appropriate content formats such as blogs, videos, FAQs, and podcasts to strengthen engagement and relevance

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4 videos2 readings2 assignments

You will apply knowledge of content gaps and user personas to generate targeted blog titles supported by strategic rationale. You’ll practice proposing audience-driven ideas that align with editorial planning and conversion goals.

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3 videos2 readings2 assignments

In this project, you will design an AI-supported SEO content strategy that connects keyword research, search intent, and buyer personas to conversion-focused content decisions. You will use AI-assisted analysis to classify keywords by intent, map them to audience needs, and recommend content assets designed to move users from discovery to conversion. This project simulates a real-world SEO and content strategy workflow commonly performed by SEO strategists, content marketers, and growth teams, resulting in a portfolio-ready strategic artifact.

What's included

2 readings1 assignment

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