Accredited SEO content writing course (QLS Level 4)

Accredited SEO content writing course (QLS Level 4)

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  • Unlimited tutor support

  • Practical and engaging assignments

  • Flexible study – no deadlines

  • Expert careers advice

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An accredited SEO content writing course for individuals and businesses

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SEO content writing course summary

  • Price: £549.50 or 4 monthly payments of £137.37. Payment options

  • Duration: Self-paced as long as you need

  • Requirements: A basic understanding of SEO. Take our SEO challenge

  • Tutor marked assignments: 12 practical tutor marked assignments. See course subjects

  • Government registered?: Yes. UKRLP Number – 10008168

  • Accreditation: CPD | EADL

  • Quality endorsed by: The Quality Licence Scheme

  • Awards: The Quality Licence Scheme Certificate of Achievement & Accredited CMP Diploma

  • Money back guarantee: Full 14 day money back guarantee

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SEO content writing course overview

Our SEO content writing course shows you how to produce focused content that achieves a high ranking on the most popular internet search engines.

A good SEO ranking in an online search is a crucial factor in achieving success on the web.

One of the most effective ways to get a good ranking is through well-written SEO focused content.

This practical online SEO content writing course teaches you how to write great digital content – and ensure it is seen by the widest possible online audience.

Because SEO can significantly increase web traffic, knowing how to optimise content for websites, blogs, social media,
images and videos is important for anyone who operates online, including:

  • Companies and organisations of all sizes.
  • Marketing professionals.
  • Webwriters.
  • Bloggers and online content writers.
  • Freelance service providers.
  • Social media marketers.

You will develop effective Google SEO content writing strategies and express your creativity.
You’ll also be taught how to integrate keywords and links into the content you write. See course subjects

Successful graduate Clare Robertson thought the course was informative, easy to follow and well structured. See her review

There is a strong demand for certified SEO content writers these days. Most organisations need people who can:

  • Identify original approaches to popular subjects.
  • Write effective, Google-friendly content.
  • Integrate search words and phrases naturally.
  • Submit articles to the directories, blogs and other platforms.

Our online SEO content writing course covers all these areas and many others.
And you can use the work you produce in the course assignments as part of your career portfolio.

See what this SEO content writing course teaches

Our hands-on SEO content writing course will teach you how to:

  • Produce great content using proven content writing techniques.
  • Identify appropriate keywords for particular search terms.
  • Embed keywords and phrases seamlessly into online articles.
  • Build effective links.
  • Use artificial intelligence tools to boost your content writing.
  • Use video and images to help with SEO.
  • Promote yourself or your business online using social media platforms.
  • Find work as a paid SEO content writer.

You will also learn how to present your work professionally and carry out targeted research. See all course subjects

Successful graduate, Chris Sparham, told us: “The course met my expectations and more. I can now confidently write SEO content, and have gained a lot of knowledge about content writing.
I learned about webwriting techniques, ideas for articles, where to upload articles, and how to source keywords”. See his review

You will study in our Online Learning Area, which is accessible from a computer or any smart device.
This means the course is flexible, and gives you the chance to tackle practical, real-world content writing tasks at home, at work or on the go.

You will also benefit from unlimited tutor support every step of the way, including personalised feedback on every assignment.

As a certified SEO content writer, you could be:

  • Delivering high-quality SEO focused content for a business or an organisation.
  • Building your own SEO content writing agency, and choosing your own hours, clients and projects.
  • Earning up to £28,000 a year, or up to £30 an hour as a freelancer.

If you enjoy writing, then becoming an SEO content writer is a great way to earn good money and express your creativity.

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Unlimited tutor support from an industry expert

You will benefit from unlimited tutor support at every stage of your online course. You can contact your tutor for help whenever you need to. As an SEO content course learner, you will work 1-2-1 with Justine Holman (below).

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SEO content writing course accreditation and quality

We comply with the very highest external standards. We are:

Each organisation has its own standards, code of practice and complaints procedure, so you can enrol with complete confidence.

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Staff training and group bookings

Organisations including Go Ape, The NHS and British Gas have chosen this SEO content writing course to train individual staff members and whole teams.

The course is designed to be completely flexible, which gives staff members the freedom to fit their studies around their other duties, and apply their new practical SEO skills directly to their jobs. 

Interested in booking this SEO content writing course for yourself, an individual staff member or multiple members of your team?

Please call us on 01243 930353 or use the ‘enquire now’ button below to submit a written enquiry. We look forward to hearing from you!

SEO content writing course subjects

This comprehensive course covers every aspect of SEO content writing. Each lesson includes a practical assignment which is based on the real world of content writing. All assignments are personally marked and graded by your tutor, so you’ll be receiving expert feedback at each stage of the course.

We have recently added a brand new topic to lesson 6, which focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of Artificial Intelligence, how it is affecting the market, and how content writers can integrate it into their roles.

  • Clarify what SEO content is.
  • Identify what SEO content is intended to achieve.
  • Copywriting vs content writing.
  • Understand the importance of well-written content.
  • Pinpoint the different types of content and their purpose.
  • Visual content.
  • Describe what SEO is and explain how search engines work.
  • Discuss the importance of keywords in SEO.
  • Page authority.
  • Explain how links in content contribute to SEO.
  • Link building techniques.
  • Discuss the importance of understanding your target audience.
  • Define target audience personas.
  • Identifying your target reader.
  • Understanding an organisation’s persona.
  • Why a strategy is necessary.
  • Identifying niche topics.
  • Identifying topic-centred keywords.
  • Explain the importance of understanding your audience and purpose.
  • Discuss the importance of quality writing.
  • Understand and implement content writing techniques.
  • Include keywords and links in content.
  • Create compelling SEO headings.
  • Explain the E-A-T formula.
  • Understand the P-A-S formula.
  • Discuss the use of AI auto content tools. New topic
  • Apply tools such as Grammarly.
  • Use content writing templates.
  • Understand how images and video can boost your SEO content writing activity.
  • Discuss the value of using the following visual content types:
    • Logos and branding
    • Interactive tools.
    • Interactive maps.
    • Data visuals.
  • Explain what a blog is.
  • Define the basic rules for writing for blogs.
  • Discuss how to get your blog posts noticed.
  • Discuss the most important components of promotional content.
  • Write advertising features.
  • Write advertising copy.
  • Explain the purpose of thought-leadership content.
  • Outline the thought-leadership content research process.
  • Discuss how to write with flair.
  • Understand the basics of social media.
  • Explain how social media is useful for businesses.
  • Discuss social media as a way of interacting and engaging.
  • Produce optimised content for the main social media platforms:
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter (X)
    • LinkedIn
    • Tumblr
    • Pinterest
  • List strategies for promoting your web presence.
  • Select appropriate ways of finding content writing work.
  • Explain how to negotiate fees and tie up details of content writing jobs.
  • Learn about simple accounting and registering as a self-employed SEO content writer.
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SEO content writing course certifications

Our SEO content writing course has been independently endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme which is a product of the Skills and Education Group, who endorse high-quality, non-regulated courses and training programmes.

So at the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the Units the learner has completed as part of the course).

In addition, you will receive the accredited CMP diploma in SEO content writing, which is recognised in the UK and beyond. It proves you are a certified copywriter.

These certifications will enable you to apply for SEO, content writing and blog writing jobs, demonstrate your credibility as a freelance, or use your new skills in the workplace.

Why choose us?

  • Accredited and UK government listed

  • Independently endorsed certifications

  • Flexible study – no deadlines
  • Unlimited tutor support

  • Personal assignment feedback

  • Practical and engaging assignments
  • Help finding work

  • Delivering proven results since 2003
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SEO content writing course FAQs

QuestionsAnswers
Is this SEO content writing course accredited? Yes. This SEO content writing course is externally accredited by the European Association for Distance Learning. It is also quality endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme.
How long will the course take? This SEO content writing course is flexible which means you can fit it around your lifestyle. On average, our learners who commit 4 hours per week to this content writing course, will usually complete it within 3 months.
Can I take time out? Yes, many of our SEO content writing course learners take breaks from their studies, and continue from where they left off.
What certifications will I receive? You'll receive the Accredited CMP Diploma in SEO content writing. You'll also receive a Certificate of Achievement endorsed under The Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the Units the learner has completed as part of the course).
Can I study this course if I don't live in the UK? Yes, this SEO content writing course isn't just restricted to people in the UK. We have learners from all over Europe, and in America, Australia, Canada, India, South Africa, New Zealand and many others. This course is internationally accredited, which means you can enrol with confidence no matter which country you live in.
Do you send the certifications overseas? Yes. There are no additional charges for this.
Can I apply for a job with the certifications? Yes, many of our SEO content writing course learners use the course and the certifications on their CV to apply for jobs.
Will this course show me how to get started as a freelancer? Yes. We offer full support after the course, and give each learner expert advice on starting as a freelance SEO content writer. This includes advice on which rates to charge, which agencies to join and how to market yourself in the correct way in order to attract clients. We have lots of free resources in the Online Learning Area which are geared to helping you establish yourself as a freelance.
Can this course be used for staff training? Yes. Many organisations, including Arsenal FC, BT, the BBC, Disney, Vodafone and Waitrose, use our courses to train their staff.
Because the course is flexible, you can fit it around your work commitments and apply new skills to your job as you learn them. You will also have lifetime access to the materials, so you can refer back to them later if you need to.
How many tutor marked assignments are there? There are 9 lessons on this SEO content writing course, and all of them come with tutor marked assignments. Our tutors are often praised for the level of detail they go into when marking our learners assignments.
Can I resubmit assignments if I fail? Yes. If you fail an assignment, your tutor will point out where you went wrong, and will give you constructive feedback which should help you achieve a pass grade when you resubmit.
How much tutor time do I get? This is one of the only online SEO content writing courses that offers unlimited tutor support. This means you can contact your tutor with questions at any point during the course, and they will usually reply the same working day. This support also includes expert careers advice, help looking for work, help with CVs and covering letters, and much more!
Can my employer pay for this course for me? Yes, on the second page of the SEO content writing course enrolment form, please select 'invoice to employer'. When your form reaches us, our finance team will send the invoice - usually the same working day.
Will I have to start straight away? No. Because the course is flexible, you can purchase it and begin studying whenever you are ready. Lots of our learners take advantage of offers and discounts, but begin studying the course weeks or even months later.
Can I pay for this course monthly? Yes. The payment plan for this SEO content writing course is 4 monthly instalments of £137.37. Unfortunately monthly instalments cannot be used with a discount or promotional offer.
When can I enrol? You can enrol on our SEO content writing course 365 days a year. Upon enrolment, you'll receive your login details and enrolment pack, which means you can get started immediately... if you want to.