{ "dataset": "AI Search Training US: AI SEO certification and training dataset", "version": "1.0", "dataset_date": "2026-09-26", "license": "CC BY 4.0", "programs": [ { "slug": "answer-engine-optimization-course", "name": "Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Course", "provider": "Ahrefs Academy", "url": "https://ahrefs.com/academy/aeo-course", "credential_name": "Ahrefs Certification (AEO course exam)", "credential_type": "exam-based certification", "assessment": "optional 48-question certification exam", "exam_questions": 48, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": null, "certificate_cost": "not stated for the AEO exam; exam page requires an Ahrefs login (Ahrefs says its general certification works with a free or paid account)", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free; no sign-up required for the lessons", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 1.43, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "how AI search works", "brand gap analysis", "prompt research", "AI citations via brand mentions", "technical AEO (robots.txt, GPTBot, llms.txt)", "tracking AI traffic in GA4" ], "geo": false, "aeo": true, "evidence": "The AEO course page shows 12 lessons in 5 modules, 1 hour 26 minutes, free with no sign-up, taught by Sam Oh. A Get Ahrefs certified block links to a Take Exam button for a 48-question exam at /academy/aeo-course/exam, which redirects to an Ahrefs login. The page does not state a pass mark, time limit, retake rule, cost or expiry for this exam.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Do not borrow rules from Ahrefs's separate How to Use Ahrefs certification (67 questions, 1 hour, 75% pass, 3 attempts then 15-day wait, valid 1 year, free, LinkedIn/Facebook/X sharing); those are published on ahrefs.com/certification and may or may not apply to the AEO exam. Prior note said four modules; page now says 5 modules.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "Ahrefs AEO Course" }, { "slug": "geo-academy", "name": "GEO Academy", "provider": "Georion", "url": "https://georion.app/academy", "credential_name": "GEO Certified Practitioner", "credential_type": "exam-based certification", "assessment": "40-question certification exam", "exam_questions": 40, "pass_mark": "70%", "time_limit": "45 minutes", "retakes": "3 per year", "validity": "valid 12 months; renewable via a short refresh module", "shareable": "PDF certificate plus LinkedIn credential badge", "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free with any Georion account, including the free tier", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": "Enterprise plan ($4,999 per month) includes private cohort training for up to 20 team members with monthly live workshops and a private Slack", "duration_hours": 6, "prerequisites": "1+ year of traditional SEO experience or equivalent recommended", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "GEO fundamentals", "AI engine citation mechanics", "schema for AI", "llms.txt", "measuring AI visibility", "E-E-A-T signals" ], "geo": true, "aeo": false, "evidence": "Georion's academy page offers a free GEO Certified Practitioner credential earned through a 40-question exam with a 45-minute limit and a 70% pass mark, allowing 3 retakes per year. The credential is issued as a PDF plus a LinkedIn badge and is valid for 12 months, renewable through a short refresh module. The course has 12 lessons and 40+ videos, about 6 hours over 2 to 3 weeks.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Expiring credential (12 months). Vendor academy tied to the Georion tool; requires a Georion account. Answer engine optimization appears only as a navigation link, so aeo is false.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "Georion GEO Academy" }, { "slug": "aeo-fundamentals", "name": "AEO Fundamentals", "provider": "HubSpot Academy", "url": "https://academy.hubspot.com/courses/aeo-fundamentals-certification-en", "credential_name": "HubSpot Academy AEO Fundamentals Certification", "credential_type": "exam-based certification", "assessment": "certification awarded at the end of the course; exam details not published on the course page", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": "LinkedIn profile (page invites learners to add certifications to LinkedIn)", "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 2.33, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "answer engine visibility", "AEO foundation and E-E-A-T", "content planning for search and AI", "AI citations", "rich results", "AEO measurement" ], "geo": false, "aeo": true, "evidence": "HubSpot lists AEO Fundamentals as a free certification course with 7 lessons and about 2 hours 20 minutes of video, taught by Jorie Munroe and Jenn Sanchez. The page says completion earns 1 certification and invites learners to add it to their LinkedIn profile. A HubSpot offers page adds that finishing this course plus the companion Implementing AEO With HubSpot course earns an AEO Dual Certified badge.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Exam question count, pass mark, time limit, retakes and expiry are not shown on the public course page (page is JavaScript rendered). The certification is titled AEO Fundamentals Certification; exam specifics likely only visible after login. Companion course Implementing AEO With HubSpot is also free but its practical exercises need Marketing Hub Professional or the standalone AEO tool (per prior notes, not rechecked today).", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "HubSpot AEO Fundamentals" }, { "slug": "inlinks-entity-seo-training", "name": "Entity SEO Training Course (for Content Writers)", "provider": "InLinks (Dixon Jones), hosted on Udemy", "url": "https://inlinks.com/inlinks-news/entity-seo-training-course/", "credential_name": null, "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "none stated", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": null, "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": null, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "entities", "knowledge graphs", "content planning with knowledge graphs", "NLP entity extraction", "page architecture" ], "geo": false, "aeo": false, "evidence": "InLinks announced a free video course on entity SEO for content writers, taught by Dixon Jones and hosted on Udemy. It covers why entities matter, knowledge graphs, content planning, NLP entity extraction, and page architecture, and the videos can be watched in a few hours. The announcement says completers receive a certificate.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Announcement dated May 17, 2021; content predates AI search and is entity SEO, not GEO/AEO. Enrollment is on Udemy (udemy.com/course/entity-seo-for-content-writers/); Udemy page not checked. Duration given only as 'a few hours'.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "InLinks Entity SEO Training" }, { "slug": "le-wagon-ai-driven-seo", "name": "AI-Driven SEO Course (Intro to AI-driven SEO)", "provider": "Le Wagon", "url": "https://start.lewagon.com/courses/intro-to-ai-driven-seo", "credential_name": null, "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "hands-on challenges after the video lectures; no exam described", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": "LinkedIn (page invites learners to publish the certificate on LinkedIn)", "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free; uses free tools only", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 6, "prerequisites": "None; beginner friendly", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "AI in content creation", "ChatGPT prompt engineering", "AI keyword research", "content outlines and optimization" ], "geo": false, "aeo": false, "evidence": "The Le Wagon page describes a free 6-hour course in 3 chapters of video lectures followed by hands-on challenges. It says learners can publish their certificate on LinkedIn. No exam or pass mark is described.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Focus is using ChatGPT for classic SEO tasks; GEO and AEO are not named. Certificate has no specific name on the page.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "Le Wagon AI-Driven SEO" }, { "slug": "obility-geo-certification", "name": "Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Certification", "provider": "Obility", "url": "https://www.obilityb2b.com/learn/generative-engine-optimization-geo-certification/", "credential_name": "Obility GEO Certification", "credential_type": "exam-based certification", "assessment": "30-question online test (ProProfs) after 5 reading modules", "exam_questions": 30, "pass_mark": "24 of 30 (80%)", "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": null, "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 0.7, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "GEO fundamentals", "SEO vs GEO", "AI-powered search engines", "GEO best practices", "GEO KPIs" ], "geo": true, "aeo": false, "evidence": "Obility, a B2B marketing agency, publishes five free GEO certification modules as articles covering GEO basics, SEO versus GEO, AI search engines, best practices, and KPIs. The certification page embeds a 30-question GEO Certification Test hosted on ProProfs that asks for name and email, with a pass mark of 24 correct answers. The modules are listed as 5 to 12 minute reads.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "The /learn/ URL and /geo-certification-quiz serve the same quiz page (heading typo 'GEO Certificaiton'). Certificate delivery after passing is not described on the page. Duration 0.7 is the sum of listed module read times (42 minutes), excluding the test. Modules dated Feb 9, 2026. This is agency lead-gen content, but the test is open and free.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "Obility GEO Certification" }, { "slug": "sdsu-ai-search-optimization-aeo-certificate", "name": "AI Search Optimization (AEO) Certificate: From SEO to Generative AI Strategy", "provider": "San Diego State University via GetCertificate.Online", "url": "https://learn.getcertificate.online/courses/course-v1:SDSU+SDSU100+certificate/about", "credential_name": "SDSU Certificate (AI Search Optimization (AEO) Certificate)", "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "quizzes in each module; passing score required (page example: 80% or above)", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": "80% (given as an example on the page)", "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": "digital certificate for social and professional profiles", "certificate_cost": "paid certification fee (amount not shown)", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free to take; a certification fee is required for the SDSU certificate", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": null, "prerequisites": "No technical or marketing experience required", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "AEO vs traditional SEO", "ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity search", "content discoverability in AI platforms", "generative AI tools for marketing", "organizational AEO plan" ], "geo": false, "aeo": "unverified", "evidence": "San Diego State University offers a free, self-paced five-module course on AI search optimization, taught by Professor Ira Vouk, with video lectures, demonstrations, and quizzes. To earn the SDSU certificate, learners must pass all quizzes and pay a certification fee through GetCertificate.Online. The course contrasts traditional SEO with AEO and ends with building an organizational AEO plan.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Page expands AEO as 'AI Search Optimization', never as Answer Engine Optimization, so aeo is marked unverified. Certificate fee amount not displayed on the course page. Module 2 ('Searching vs Booking') reflects a hospitality angle. No hours published.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "SDSU AI Search Optimization" }, { "slug": "semrush-ai-search-os", "name": "AI Search Operating System", "provider": "Semrush Academy", "url": "https://www.semrush.com/academy/courses/ai-search-os/", "credential_name": "Semrush Academy certificate", "credential_type": "exam-based certification", "assessment": "final course exam after the lessons (Semrush Academy FAQ says course exams generally have 10 to 15 questions)", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": "varies by course; shown before the exam starts and the exam cannot be paused (Semrush Academy FAQ)", "retakes": "3 attempts, then retry after a one-month wait (Semrush Academy FAQ)", "validity": "valid 1 year from completion (Semrush Academy FAQ)", "shareable": "downloadable personalized certificate, also emailed; LinkedIn sharing encouraged", "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 0.7, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "AI visibility audit", "four layers of brand visibility", "AI search KPIs and reporting", "90-day action plan", "agentic search" ], "geo": false, "aeo": false, "evidence": "The course page lists 10 short video items with a downloadable template and tells learners to take the exam at the end, under an Earn Your Certificate from Semrush Academy heading. The Semrush Academy FAQ says certificates last one year, exams allow three attempts before a one-month wait, and exams usually hold 10 to 15 questions. Instructors are Leigh McKenzie and Rita Cidre.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Listed item lengths sum to about 41 minutes including a 1-minute Spotlight 2026 promo item (prior note said 38). Exam question count and pass mark for this specific course are not published. Page does not use the terms GEO or AEO.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "Semrush AI Search OS" }, { "slug": "ai-visibility-essentials-with-semrush", "name": "AI SEO Course: Optimize for LLMs like ChatGPT", "provider": "Semrush Academy", "url": "https://www.semrush.com/academy/courses/ai-visibility-essentials-with-semrush/", "credential_name": "Semrush Academy certificate (AI Visibility Essentials with Semrush)", "credential_type": "exam-based certification", "assessment": "final certification exam after completing all lessons; question count not published", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": "downloadable certificate", "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 1.39, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "AI visibility tracking", "share of voice and brand perception", "prompt research", "third-party brand mentions", "content optimization for LLMs", "technical SEO for AI systems" ], "geo": false, "aeo": false, "evidence": "Semrush Academy's page, titled AI SEO Course: Optimize for LLMs like ChatGPT, lists 21 lessons totaling about 83 minutes, taught by Rita Cidre with expert segments from Leigh McKenzie. A late lesson tells learners to take the final assessment to earn a Semrush Academy certificate. The course is free to enroll.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Internal course title is still AI Visibility Essentials with Semrush. Lesson timings in page data sum to 4,998 seconds (83 minutes), not the 1 hour 8 minutes in prior notes. Exam question count, time limit and pass mark are only filled in after login; the shared Academy template says unused attempts refresh after 30 days, but no course-specific numbers are shown. One lesson is a promo for the Spotlight 2026 event. Neither GEO nor AEO is named.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "Semrush AI SEO Course" }, { "slug": "semrush-content-marketing-ai-search", "name": "Content Marketing Essentials for SEO and AI Search with Semrush", "provider": "Semrush Academy", "url": "https://www.semrush.com/academy/courses/content-marketing-essentials-for-seo-and-ai-search-with-semrush/", "credential_name": "Semrush Academy certificate", "credential_type": "exam-based certification", "assessment": "final course exam (Semrush Academy FAQ says course exams generally have 10 to 15 questions)", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": "varies by course; shown before the exam starts and the exam cannot be paused (Semrush Academy FAQ)", "retakes": "3 attempts, then retry after a one-month wait (Semrush Academy FAQ)", "validity": "valid 1 year from completion (Semrush Academy FAQ)", "shareable": "downloadable personalized certificate, also emailed; LinkedIn sharing encouraged", "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free (Enroll for free)", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 1.17, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "topic clusters", "E-E-A-T", "AI citations", "SERP analysis", "cross-platform content distribution" ], "geo": false, "aeo": false, "evidence": "The course page lists 17 video items taught by Rita Cidre under an Earn Your Certificate from Semrush Academy heading. The Semrush Academy FAQ sets the general rules: one-year validity, three exam attempts before a one-month wait, and usually 10 to 15 questions per exam. The page covers getting cited on AI platforms but does not use the terms GEO or AEO.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Listed item lengths sum to about 70 minutes including a 1-minute Spotlight promo and a feedback survey item (prior note said about 1 hour). Course-specific question count and pass mark not published.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "Semrush Content for AI Search" }, { "slug": "semrush-off-page-seo-ai-search", "name": "Off-Page SEO and AI Search Essentials with Semrush", "provider": "Semrush Academy", "url": "https://www.semrush.com/academy/courses/off-page-seo-and-ai-search-essentials-with-semrush/", "credential_name": "Semrush Academy certificate", "credential_type": "exam-based certification", "assessment": "final assessment (Semrush Academy FAQ says course exams generally have 10 to 15 questions)", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": "varies by course; shown before the exam starts and the exam cannot be paused (Semrush Academy FAQ)", "retakes": "3 attempts, then retry after a one-month wait (Semrush Academy FAQ)", "validity": "valid 1 year from completion (Semrush Academy FAQ)", "shareable": "downloadable personalized certificate, also emailed; LinkedIn sharing encouraged", "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free (Enroll for free)", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 1.4, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "AI SEO backlinks and mentions", "competitor backlink analysis", "link-building outreach", "E-E-A-T", "toxic links" ], "geo": false, "aeo": false, "evidence": "The course page lists 18 video items taught by Brian Dean and Rita Cidre and tells learners to take the final assessment to earn a certificate. The Semrush Academy FAQ sets one-year validity, three attempts before a one-month wait, and usually 10 to 15 questions per exam. It includes an AI SEO intro and a lesson on backlinks and mentions for AI search.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Listed item lengths sum to about 84 minutes including a feedback survey item (prior note said 73). Course-specific question count and pass mark not published. GEO and AEO terms not used.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "Semrush Off-Page and AI Search" }, { "slug": "seo-optimizers-ai-seo-class", "name": "Free AI SEO Course & Generative Engine Optimization Class", "provider": "SEO Optimizers", "url": "https://seooptimizers.com/seo/classes/ai-seo/", "credential_name": "Official SEO certification (page wording)", "credential_type": "certificate of attendance", "assessment": "attendance only; no exam described", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": null, "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free", "delivery": "live workshop", "live_schedule": "Daily online class 1:00 PM to 1:40 PM Pacific; other listed live classes include online sessions Sept 29, Oct 1, Oct 14, Oct 16, Nov 12, Nov 18, Dec 3 and Dec 9, 2026, and in-person Los Angeles sessions Oct 7, 2026 (Flight Path Museum) and Oct 22, 2026 (Robertson Branch Library)", "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 0.67, "prerequisites": "None; complete beginners welcome", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "GEO", "AI keyword research", "content optimization with AI", "technical SEO with AI", "automated reporting" ], "geo": true, "aeo": false, "evidence": "The page advertises a free 40-minute live online class every day at 1:00 PM Pacific and lists receiving an official SEO certification as a benefit, without describing any test. It also lists scheduled online and in-person Los Angeles classes through December 2026. Recordings are not mentioned.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Page calls the credential a certification but no assessment is described, so it is classed as attendance. Several listed scheduled events are general SEO or Google Ads topics rather than AI SEO. Duration is per session.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "SEO Optimizers AI SEO Class" }, { "slug": "seoclarity-aeo-certification", "name": "seoClarity Enterprise AEO Certification Course", "provider": "seoClarity", "url": "https://www.seoclarity.net/seoclarity-aeo-certification-signup", "credential_name": "seoClarity AEO Certification", "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "short quiz in each module, retakable anytime", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": "module quizzes can be retaken anytime", "validity": null, "shareable": "shareable certificate", "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": null, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "RAG and query fan-out", "LLM knowledge graph", "prompt and topic monitoring", "brand sentiment and accuracy", "technical AEO and AI crawler access", "share of model and AI search ROI" ], "geo": false, "aeo": true, "evidence": "The signup page calls it a newly updated, free certification in Answer Engine Optimization built for enterprises. Learners earn an official AEO Certification and a shareable certificate on completion, and each module has a short quiz that can be retaken anytime. The syllabus covers AI search mechanics, brand visibility monitoring, and technical AEO with ROI and attribution measurement.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Course copy names AEO only; GEO appears only in the site navigation (Clarity ArcAI product menu), not in the course description. No hours, question counts, or pass mark published. Page states content is updated regularly. Enrollment is via a signup form on the page.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "seoClarity AEO Certification" }, { "slug": "generative-ai-for-seo-be-the-1-answer-in-ai-search", "name": "Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search", "provider": "SkillsBooster Academy (on Coursera)", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/learn/generative-ai-for-seo-be-the-1-answer-in-ai-search", "credential_name": null, "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "8 graded assignments across modules", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": "LinkedIn add-to-profile shareable certificate", "certificate_cost": "paid; included with Coursera Plus", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free to enroll; certificate requires purchase or Coursera Plus; financial aid available", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": "Coursera for Business available", "duration_hours": 8, "prerequisites": "Intermediate level", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "AI-powered keyword research", "SEO with ChatGPT", "AI content creation", "technical SEO", "prompt engineering", "responsible AI" ], "geo": false, "aeo": false, "evidence": "Coursera lists this SkillsBooster Academy course at about 8 hours across 8 modules, with 8 assignments, taught by Anton Voroniuk. It carries a shareable certificate that can be added to LinkedIn, but the certificate requires payment while enrollment is free. The course is part of the AI for Marketing and Sales specialization.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Paid certificate on a free-to-enroll course. GEO and AEO are not named; the page speaks of AI search across Google, ChatGPT and Gemini.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "SkillsBooster Generative AI for SEO" }, { "slug": "ai-seo-mastering-generative-engine-optimization", "name": "AI SEO: Mastering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)", "provider": "SkillUp (on Coursera)", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/learn/seo-mastering-generative-engine-optimization-geo", "credential_name": null, "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "4 assignments (2 practice quizzes and 2 graded quizzes)", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": "LinkedIn add-to-profile shareable certificate", "certificate_cost": "paid; included with Coursera Plus", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free to enroll; certificate requires a paid subscription or Coursera Plus", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": "Coursera for Business available", "duration_hours": 4, "prerequisites": "Intermediate level", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "GEO", "entity-based SEO", "content optimization for AI platforms", "schema markup", "GEO metrics", "competitive analysis" ], "geo": true, "aeo": false, "evidence": "Coursera lists this SkillUp course at about 4 hours across 2 modules of roughly 2 hours each, with 2 practice quizzes and 2 graded quizzes. It offers a shareable certificate that can be added to LinkedIn, but the certificate requires a paid subscription. Instructors include Rajesh Menon.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Paid certificate on a free-to-enroll course. Credential has no distinct name beyond the course certificate.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "SkillUp GEO (Coursera)" }, { "slug": "ai-search-optimization-masterclass", "name": "AI Search Optimization Masterclass", "provider": "Surfer Academy", "url": "https://surferseo.com/academy/ai-search-optimization-masterclass/", "credential_name": "AI Search Optimization Expert", "credential_type": "exam-based certification", "assessment": "20-question final exam", "exam_questions": 20, "pass_mark": "85% (17 of 20)", "time_limit": "about 30 minutes (stated as should take no more than 30 minutes)", "retakes": "unlimited", "validity": "valid 2 years; renew by retaking the final exam", "shareable": "digital certificate by email; can be added to LinkedIn", "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 2, "prerequisites": "None; the exam can be taken without watching the lessons", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "AI visibility", "AI-ready content", "topical authority and niche ownership", "digital PR", "scaling workflows", "future of AI optimization" ], "geo": false, "aeo": false, "evidence": "Surfer's FAQ says the AI Search Optimization Expert exam has 20 questions and you need at least 17 right (85%) to pass, with retakes allowed as many times as needed. The certification is valid for two years and can be refreshed by retaking the exam. Certificates are emailed, usually within 48 hours and at most one working week, and the course runs about 2 hours across 7 modules.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Expiring credential (2 years). Certificate issuance is manual (up to one working week). Neither GEO nor AEO is named on the page.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "Surfer AI Search Masterclass" }, { "slug": "introduction-to-generative-engine-optimization", "name": "Introduction to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)", "provider": "The Open University (OpenLearn Create)", "url": "https://www.open.edu/openlearncreate/course/view.php?id=15505", "credential_name": "Statement of participation", "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "none stated; awarded on completing the course content", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": "share links for LinkedIn, Facebook and email on the course page", "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 1, "prerequisites": "None stated; listed as Level 0: Beginner", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "where AI gets its information", "AI-trusted sources", "GEO vs SEO", "formatting content for AI answers", "combined SEO and GEO strategy" ], "geo": true, "aeo": false, "evidence": "The OpenLearn Create page lists a 1-hour beginner course with a free statement of participation on completion. No quiz, exam or pass mark is described. The course is licensed CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 and written by trainer Camille Sharon Kleinman.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Uses GEO throughout; Answer Engine Optimization is not named.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "OpenLearn Intro to GEO" }, { "slug": "uberall-geo-certification", "name": "Uberall GEO Certification (Become GEO Certified)", "provider": "Uberall Academy", "url": "https://academy.uberall.com/products/courses/new-course-7", "credential_name": "Uberall GEO Certification", "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "pre-assessment quiz, knowledge check after each module, final assessment", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": null, "certificate_cost": "free", "price_usd": 0, "price_text": "Free (Enroll for free)", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": null, "prerequisites": "No previous GEO experience required", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "GEO and AEO fundamentals", "AI visibility audits", "business data and entity conflicts", "reviews, citations and trust signals", "AI-friendly content", "GEO roadmap" ], "geo": true, "aeo": true, "evidence": "Uberall Academy offers a free course with 5 chapters and 22 lessons that teaches Generative Engine Optimization and Answer Engine Optimization for SEO, local search, and agency marketers. The curriculum includes a pre-assessment quiz and a knowledge check after each module, and completers earn the Uberall GEO Certification. Topics include simulating AI search tests, the signals behind AI recommendations, and building a GEO roadmap.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "No duration, pass mark, or badge platform published. Lessons are labeled 'Included in full purchase' in the curriculum even though the enroll button says free.", "price_model": "free", "short_name": "Uberall GEO Certification" }, { "slug": "bruce-clay-seo-training", "name": "SEOtraining.com Online SEO Training and Certification (Bruce Clay)", "provider": "Bruce Clay, Inc. (SEOtraining.com)", "url": "https://www.seotraining.com/certification/", "credential_name": "SEOtraining.com Certified (Bruce Clay SEO Training Certification)", "credential_type": "exam-based certification", "assessment": "80-question multiple choice exam", "exam_questions": 80, "pass_mark": "80%", "time_limit": "1 hour", "retakes": "up to 3", "validity": null, "shareable": "LinkedIn badge; downloadable PDF certificate", "certificate_cost": null, "price_usd": 99, "price_text": "Online membership $99 a month, $275 a quarter, or $990 a year", "delivery": "membership with live calls", "live_schedule": "Monthly live Q&A with Bruce Clay for members; no dates published", "team_options": "Group or team membership discount; in-person class group discounts via support@seotraining.com", "duration_hours": null, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "AI Overviews", "AI-powered SERP visibility", "technical SEO", "content optimization", "keyword research" ], "geo": false, "aeo": false, "evidence": "Bruce Clay's SEOtraining.com sells a self-paced online SEO course by membership with monthly live Q&A sessions. The certification exam has 80 multiple choice questions, a one hour limit, an 80% pass mark, and up to three attempts, and its content includes AI integration and AI Overviews. Certified learners get a downloadable certificate and a LinkedIn badge.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "bruceclay.com/seo/training/ blocked by a bot check (403); used the official SEOtraining.com pages. Whether exam access is included with membership or priced separately is not stated. A 3-day 'In-Person SEO & AI Training With Bruce Clay' in Westlake Village, CA has no dates posted ('finalizing the next training dates') and no price shown. Online course page does not name GEO or AEO.", "price_model": "monthly", "short_name": "Bruce Clay SEO Certification" }, { "slug": "ai-seo-and-geo-boost-your-brand-s-ai-visibility-professional", "name": "AI SEO and GEO: Boost Your Brand's AI Visibility Professional Certificate", "provider": "Coursera", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/ai-seo-and-geo-boost-ai-visibility", "credential_name": "AI SEO and GEO: Boost Your Brand's AI Visibility Professional Certificate", "credential_type": "professional certificate", "assessment": "7-course series with 5 hands-on projects", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": "LinkedIn add-to-profile shareable certificate", "certificate_cost": "paid; included with Coursera Plus", "price_usd": null, "price_text": "Included with Coursera Plus; dollar amount not shown on the public page", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": "Coursera for Business available", "duration_hours": 62, "prerequisites": "Beginner level; no prior AI experience needed, basic SEO familiarity helpful", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "SEO visibility and keyword research", "generative AI content", "prompt engineering", "GEO", "AI traffic analysis with GA4", "campaign optimization and KPIs" ], "geo": true, "aeo": false, "evidence": "Coursera presents this as a 7-course professional certificate, about 2 months at 10 hours per week, with five hands-on projects. The listed course lengths are 8, 10, 9, 8, 11, 15 and 1 hours. Learners earn a shareable certificate that can be added to LinkedIn, with access through Coursera Plus.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "duration_hours is the sum of the 7 listed course lengths (62). Coursera Plus price not shown on the public page. Instructor listed only as professionals from the industry.", "price_model": "one-time", "short_name": "Coursera AI SEO and GEO Certificate" }, { "slug": "coursera-ai-seo-specialization", "name": "2026 AI SEO Tools And Techniques (LLM SEO, GEO, AEO) Specialization", "provider": "Coursera (instructor Alex Genadinik)", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/ai-seo", "credential_name": "Specialization certificate (the page calls it a career certificate from Alex Genadinik)", "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "graded course work across 6 courses; no single final exam described", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": "shareable certificate; add to LinkedIn profile", "certificate_cost": "paid; included with Coursera Plus or a paid enrollment, financial aid available", "price_usd": null, "price_text": "Enroll for free button; included with Coursera Plus; no dollar price printed; financial aid available", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": "Coursera for Business promoted on the page", "duration_hours": 15, "prerequisites": "None required; beginner level", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "LLM SEO", "GEO", "AEO", "AI keyword research", "on-page SEO with AI", "Google Search Console" ], "geo": true, "aeo": true, "evidence": "The page shows a 6-course beginner specialization of about 15 hours (4 weeks at 10 hours a week) with a shareable certificate that can be added to LinkedIn. It is included with Coursera Plus, financial aid is offered, and Coursera for Business is promoted. The description names both Generative Engine Optimization and Answer Engine Optimization.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Recently updated August 2026. Rated 4.6 from 13 reviews. No ACE or CPE credit named.", "price_model": "one-time", "short_name": "Coursera AI SEO Specialization" }, { "slug": "coursera-seo-masterclass-ai-seo", "name": "SEO Masterclass With AI SEO: Beginner To Advanced - 2026 Specialization", "provider": "Coursera (instructor Alex Genadinik)", "url": "https://www.coursera.org/specializations/modern-seo", "credential_name": "Specialization certificate (shareable certificate on the page)", "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "graded course work across 7 courses; no single final exam described", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": "shareable certificate; add to LinkedIn profile", "certificate_cost": "paid; included with Coursera Plus or a paid enrollment, financial aid available", "price_usd": null, "price_text": "Enroll for free button; included with Coursera Plus; no dollar price printed; financial aid available", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": "Coursera for Business promoted on the page", "duration_hours": 20, "prerequisites": "No background knowledge necessary; beginner level", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "LLM SEO", "GEO", "AEO", "keyword research", "link building", "SEO audit" ], "geo": true, "aeo": true, "evidence": "The page shows a 7-course beginner specialization, 8 weeks at 3 hours a week, and its FAQ says there are about 20 hours of video. It lists a shareable certificate for LinkedIn, inclusion in Coursera Plus, financial aid, and Coursera for Business. Only one course (about 2 hours) covers AI SEO, where GEO and AEO are named.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Mostly a classic SEO program; AI search content is one 2-hour course shared with the ai-seo specialization. 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Coursera lists it at about 8 weeks at 5 hours a week, with courses of roughly 9, 8, and 7 hours. Completers receive a shareable certificate that can be added to LinkedIn.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Exact monthly price not captured from the page (Coursera pricing is dynamic by region). Duration uses the sum of per-course hours (24); the '8 weeks at 5 hours a week' line implies about 40. Answer Engine Optimization not named.", "price_model": "one-time", "short_name": "Coursera GEO Specialization (Edureka)" }, { "slug": "eseospace-geo-certification", "name": "GEO Certification Course (Certified GEO Strategist)", "provider": "eSEOspace (ESEOSPACE Academy)", "url": "https://eseospace.com/become-a-certified-geo-seo-specialist/", "credential_name": "ESEOSPACE ACADEMY Certified GEO Strategist", "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "graded assignments, peer reviews, and a capstone portfolio project", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": "valid 2 years; recertification module required", "shareable": null, "certificate_cost": "included in price", "price_usd": 15000, "price_text": "$15,000", "delivery": "live cohort", "live_schedule": "Weekly live labs and office hours; no cohort dates published", "team_options": null, "duration_hours": null, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "generative search fundamentals", "AI-driven keyword strategy", "GEO-optimized content", "technical GEO and schema", "AEO integration", "GEO analytics and tracking" ], "geo": true, "aeo": true, "evidence": "eSEOspace sells a $15,000 coached GEO certification with live and recorded lessons, weekly homework, group reviews, and one-on-one mentorship, sold in limited cohorts. Its companion blog post describes six modules, weekly live labs, a capstone project, and a Certified GEO Strategist designation that lasts two years before recertification. Enrollment runs through application forms and a payment link on the sales page.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Starting URL was a blog post (https://eseospace.com/blog/what-youll-learn-in-my-15k-geo-certification-program/); an enrollable sales page exists at the URL used. Conflicting length: sales page says 12 weeks, blog implies about 6 weeks at 10 to 15 hours a week. Credential name and 2-year validity come from the blog post, not the sales page. No cohort dates published.", "price_model": "one-time", "short_name": "eSEOspace GEO Strategist" }, { "slug": "certified-generative-engine-optimization-professional", "name": "Certified Generative Engine Optimization Professional", "provider": "GSDC (Global Skill Development Council)", "url": "https://www.gsdcouncil.org/generative-engine-optimization-certification", "credential_name": "Certified Generative Engine Optimization Professional", "credential_type": "exam-based certification", "assessment": "certification exam plus practice test and capstone project; exam format not published", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": "1 free retake (Single Access); 2 free retakes (Bundle Access)", "validity": null, "shareable": null, "certificate_cost": "included in price", "price_usd": 400, "price_text": "$400 Single Access (listed as reduced from $800); $600 Bundle Access for 3 programs (listed as reduced from $1,200)", "delivery": "blended", "live_schedule": "Daily live sessions via GSDC Studio advertised; no times published", "team_options": "GSDC for Business offers customized solutions for teams", "duration_hours": null, "prerequisites": "Basic understanding of AI, data-driven systems, or digital/AI platforms recommended", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "GEO foundations", "AI search architecture", "technical GEO", "semantic content strategy", "GEO KPIs", "zero-click conversions" ], "geo": true, "aeo": false, "evidence": "GSDC's page says the program includes self-paced expert-led videos, a study guide, the certification exam with one free retake and practice, a capstone project and 8+ hours of complimentary instructor-led training. The Bundle tier raises free retakes to two. The header claims ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation, but exam length, pass mark and certificate validity are not published.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Anchor-price framing ($800 crossed to $400). Includes a GSDC membership described as worth $109. Only the 8+ instructor-led hours are published, so total duration_hours is null. Daily GSDC Studio sessions have no published schedule.", "price_model": "one-time", "short_name": "GSDC GEO Certification" }, { "slug": "from-seo-to-aeo-optimizing-for-ai-led-search", "name": "From SEO to AEO: Optimizing for AI-led Search", "provider": "Jellyfish Training", "url": "https://www.jellyfish.com/en-us/training/courses/from-seo-to-aeo-optimising-for-ai-led-search", "credential_name": "Certificate of Attendance", "credential_type": "certificate of attendance", "assessment": "attendance only", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": null, "certificate_cost": "included in price", "price_usd": 549, "price_text": "$549 per person, excluding tax; second seat on the same session at half price", "delivery": "live workshop", "live_schedule": "Thu Dec 17, 2026, 10:00am to 5:00pm, live online (time zone not stated)", "team_options": "Buy 1 seat, get a second seat on the same session at half price; private sessions for any group size, live online or in person", "duration_hours": 7, "prerequisites": "Intermediate to advanced; familiarity with traditional SEO fundamentals such as keyword research, meta tags and crawl visibility", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "AEO and GEO vs AI SEO", "measurement for AI search", "how LLM-led search works (RAG)", "content structure for AI retrieval", "technical AEO (schema, llms.txt)", "citations and external validation" ], "geo": true, "aeo": true, "evidence": "Jellyfish lists this as a 1-day live online course with a Certificate of Attendance, priced at $549 per person excluding tax. The only public date shown is Thursday, December 17, 2026, from 10:00am to 5:00pm, with no time zone printed. A second seat on the same session is half price, and private team sessions can run online or in person.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "duration_hours derived from the published 10:00am to 5:00pm session window (may include breaks). US page uses the UK spelling Optimising in the official title and URL. No assessment.", "price_model": "one-time", "short_name": "Jellyfish SEO to AEO", "next_dates": [ { "start": "2026-12-17", "end": "2026-12-17", "label": "Public class" } ] }, { "slug": "aeo-masterclass-ai-search-beyond-seo", "name": "AEO Masterclass: AI Search Beyond SEO", "provider": "Maven (course by Mostafa ElBermawy, NoGood)", "url": "https://maven.com/bermawy/ai-search-answer-engine-optimization", "credential_name": "Certificate of completion", "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "none stated", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": "certificate of completion to share with an employer or on LinkedIn", "certificate_cost": "included in price", "price_usd": 499, "price_text": "$499 per cohort seat", "delivery": "live cohort", "live_schedule": "Wed Oct 28, 2026 and Thu Oct 29, 2026, 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM UTC each day; sessions recorded", "team_options": "Save 20%+ when 2 or more teammates enroll in the same cohort; private cohorts with custom schedule and curriculum; expense reimbursement kit (email template, receipts, certificate)", "duration_hours": 3, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "AEO strategy", "AI search platforms (ChatGPT, AI Overviews, Perplexity, Gemini)", "owned, earned and social content", "technical AEO (robots.txt, llms.txt)", "AEO measurement" ], "geo": false, "aeo": true, "evidence": "Maven lists two live 90-minute sessions on October 28 and 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC, with recordings and lifetime access. A certificate of completion is included and the page says it can be shared with an employer or on LinkedIn. Teams save 20% or more when two or more teammates join the same cohort, and private cohorts are offered.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "No exam or graded assessment; certificate reflects completion only. Page recommends 2 to 3 hours per day over the 2 days; duration_hours counts live session time only (2 x 90 minutes).", "price_model": "one-time", "short_name": "Maven AEO Masterclass", "next_dates": [ { "start": "2026-10-28", "end": "2026-10-29", "label": "Live cohort" } ] }, { "slug": "muck-rack-geo-fundamentals", "name": "Fundamentals of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)", "provider": "Muck Rack Academy", "url": "https://academy.muckrack.com/fundamentals-of-generative-engine-optimization-geo", "credential_name": "Fundamentals of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Certificate", "credential_type": "exam-based certification", "assessment": "module quizzes plus a final certificate exam", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": null, "certificate_cost": "included in price", "price_usd": null, "price_text": "Price not shown on the course page; registration required", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 1.5, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "AI citations", "brand visibility in AI answers", "earned media in LLMs", "GEO tools", "prompt engineering for communications", "GEO measurement and reporting" ], "geo": true, "aeo": false, "evidence": "Muck Rack Academy presents a short, self-paced GEO course for PR and communications teams, with seven modules covering earned media in LLMs, GEO tools, prompt testing, and measurement. Learners who finish all lessons and module quizzes and pass the exam earn the Fundamentals of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Certificate. The curriculum ends with a certificate exam and survey.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "WebFetch returned 403; page read via curl. Duration conflicts on the page: 'about 1 hour' in the description vs '1.5 hours' in the curriculum header (1.5 used). No price is displayed; access is through Register/Sign In, so cost is unverified (likely free for registrants but not stated). Exam question count and pass mark not published.", "price_model": "one-time", "short_name": "Muck Rack GEO Certificate" }, { "slug": "seosly-ai-seo-course", "name": "AI SEO Expert Course (AI SEO Masterclass)", "provider": "SEOSLY (Olga Zarr)", "url": "https://seosly.com/ai-seo-course/", "credential_name": "AI SEO Expert certificate", "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "capstone project (full AI SEO audit and strategic plan) plus a final review", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": null, "certificate_cost": "included in price", "price_usd": null, "price_text": "Page still shows an expired presale of $750 (70% off a stated $2,500 value, window November 20 to 28, 2025); no current price; no refunds", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": null, "prerequisites": "No prior SEO experience required", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "AI Overviews and ChatGPT optimization", "schema and entities", "AI share of voice and citation metrics", "content hubs", "prompt engineering for SEO" ], "geo": true, "aeo": true, "evidence": "The sales page says students earn an official AI SEO Expert certificate after completing the capstone project and a final review. It lists 5 modules, 50 lessons plus a capstone of 10+ hours, Q&A sessions, peer review and lifetime access to the SEO Spy Zone community. No exam, pass mark or expiry is stated.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Sales page is stale: Black Friday 2025 countdown and presale dates still shown on 2026-09-26. Q&A sessions have no published schedule. Total hours not published beyond the 10+ hour capstone. 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Udemy's course data shows a certificate of completion, 9 quizzes, assignments and lifetime access at $19.99. The title and description name both AEO and GEO.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Udemy prices change often. 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Udemy's course data shows a certificate of completion, 23 downloadable resources such as summary sheets and checklists, no quizzes and a $19.99 price. The description names Generative Engine Optimization but not Answer Engine Optimization.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Last updated 6/2026. WebFetch was blocked (403); data read from page HTML and Udemy's public landing-page API.", "price_model": "one-time", "short_name": "Udemy SEO and AI SEO 2026" }, { "slug": "ai-for-seo-training", "name": "AI for SEO Training", "provider": "Yoast Academy", "url": "https://yoast.com/academy/ai-for-seo-training/", "credential_name": null, "credential_type": "certificate of completion", "assessment": "quizzes within the course", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": "certificate plus a badge for your site", "certificate_cost": "included in price", "price_usd": 118.8, "price_text": "Included with Yoast SEO Premium at $118.80 per year (ex VAT)", "delivery": "self-paced", "live_schedule": null, "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 2, "prerequisites": "Any experience level; no AI background needed", "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "how AI works", "how AI is changing search", "AI and the web", "generative AI ethics", "keyword strategy with AI", "AI content creation" ], "geo": false, "aeo": false, "evidence": "Yoast says the course has 10 video lessons in 3 modules with quizzes to check what you learned. 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Live support is weekly calls plus near-daily coaching replies. The guarantee is a first paying client in 90 days or money back, and a 7-day free trial is enabled. No certificate or hour count appears.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Oriented to freelancers landing a first client rather than team training. Standard tier says premium courses unlock later; annual Premium opens everything on day one. Group data shows 35 courses and 531 modules. 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The module list runs from AI search foundations and technical SEO through content engineering, authority, UX, local SEO and OTTO automation to a final module on Generative Engine Optimization and earning LLM citations. No certificate, hour count, team licensing or course refund terms are published.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "The page now lists 32 lessons across 8 modules (Module 1 includes lessons 1.1B and 1.1C), not 26 as in the batch file. The Search Atlas refund policy covers platform subscriptions only and does not mention courses. The checkout on spiffy.co shows a single $997 payment with a discount code field.", "price_model": "one-time", "short_name": "Search Atlas AI Search Mastery" }, { "slug": "ai-seo-rainmakers", "name": "AI SEO Rainmakers", "provider": "SEO.Stream (Charles Floate)", "url": "https://www.skool.com/ai-seo-rainmakers/about", "credential_name": null, "credential_type": "no credential", "assessment": "none stated", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": null, "certificate_cost": "not applicable; no certificate offered", "price_usd": 299, "price_text": "$299/month on the Skool listing (next 25 members lock $299/month for life, then $319 and up); seo.stream shows a $219/month rate and an annual toggle", "delivery": "membership with live calls", "live_schedule": "Weekly live call on Wednesdays running 90+ minutes, recorded (per seo.stream); time and time zone not published", "team_options": null, "duration_hours": null, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": null, "topics": [ "AI SEO testing", "site audits", "AI SEO frameworks", "SEO tools and repos" ], "geo": false, "aeo": false, "evidence": "The Skool about page lists a $299/month community of 380 members with weekly 1 on 1 AI SEO support from Charles Floate on live calls, screen-share Q and A, test write-ups with methodology, tools, repos, site audits, CharlesGPT 3.1 and new courses monthly. It offers a 7-day 100% money back guarantee if the member DMs before reaching level 3. No certificate or hour count is published.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "Price conflict: Skool shows $299/month while seo.stream shows $219/month on a ladder that rises $10 per 25 members. seo.stream says refunded members keep downloaded materials. No team or agency plan stated on either page. Group data shows 12 courses and 110 modules.", "price_model": "monthly", "short_name": "AI SEO Rainmakers" }, { "slug": "ucsc-extension-search-ai-engine-optimization", "name": "Search and AI Engine Optimization (SEO, SEM, AEO)", "provider": "UCSC Silicon Valley Extension", "url": "https://www.ucsc-extension.edu/courses/search-and-ai-engine-optimization-seo-sem-aeo", "credential_name": null, "credential_type": "no credential", "assessment": "none stated", "exam_questions": null, "pass_mark": null, "time_limit": null, "retakes": null, "validity": null, "shareable": null, "certificate_cost": "included in price", "price_usd": 650, "price_text": "$650", "delivery": "live cohort", "live_schedule": "Nov 5 to Dec 17, 2026, Thursdays 6:00pm to 9:30pm PT, in person or via Zoom; no class Nov 26", "team_options": null, "duration_hours": 21, "prerequisites": null, "cpe_credits": "2.0 quarter units of UCSC Extension credit", "topics": [ "SEO and AEO fundamentals", "optimizing for AI-powered search and voice assistants", "SEM and paid search", "social media", "analytics and lead tracking" ], "geo": false, "aeo": "unverified", "evidence": "UCSC Silicon Valley Extension lists course MKTG.X410 for $650 and 2.0 quarter units, taught by Robert Durstenfeld. The next section meets Thursday evenings from November 5 to December 17, 2026, and students can attend in the classroom or by Zoom. The course covers SEO, SEM, social, and analytics along with optimizing content for AI-powered search engines and voice assistants.", "checked_at": "2026-09-26", "status": "live", "notes": "University credit course, not a standalone AI SEO certification; it counts toward the Marketing Management and AI Marketing and Analytics certificate programs. Duration 21 is computed from 6 published sessions of 3.5 hours. Page expands AEO as 'AI Engine Optimization', so aeo marked unverified. A third-party blog quoted $700; official page shows $650.", "price_model": "one-time", "short_name": "UCSC Extension Search and AI Optimization", "next_dates": [ { "start": "2026-11-05", "end": "2026-11-05", "label": "First class, 6 to 9:30 PM PT" }, { "start": "2026-12-17", "end": "2026-12-17", "label": "Last class, 6 to 9:30 PM PT" } ] } ] }