This Specialization, taught by Peggy Dean, Ruth Clowes, and Joshua George, is intended for small business owners, marketers, and content creators seeking to develop practical, strategic SEO skills for digital marketing success. Through three courses, you will cover SEO fundamentals, SEO copywriting, and technical SEO audits—preparing you to optimize websites, grow audiences, and improve search engine rankings with confidence.
Applied Learning Project
Learners will apply their new SEO knowledge by completing practical, hands-on projects across all three courses. You’ll begin by implementing foundational SEO strategies to optimize your own content or website. Then, you’ll craft high-performing, search-friendly copy with real-time writing activities and feedback. Finally, you’ll complete a comprehensive SEO audit by identifying and fixing common website issues, using the same tools and techniques applied by professional agencies. By the end of the Specialization, you’ll have completed a portfolio of work that demonstrates your ability to apply strategic SEO to real-world challenges—helping your content rise in search rankings, drive engagement, and support meaningful business goals.