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Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Blogging
- Blogging fundamentals
- Purpose of blogs
- Types of blogs
- Blog audiences
- Content niches
- Successful blogging principles
Module 2: Fundamentals of SEO Writing
- SEO fundamentals
- Search engines
- Organic search
- SEO content
- Reader-first writing
- Search visibility
Module 3: Understanding Search Intent
- Informational intent
- Navigational intent
- Commercial intent
- Transactional intent
- Identifying user needs
- Matching content with intent
Module 4: Keyword Research Fundamentals
- Keyword concepts
- Seed keywords
- Primary keywords
- Secondary keywords
- Long-tail keywords
- Keyword opportunities
Module 5: Keyword Research Techniques
- Keyword discovery
- Search volume
- Keyword difficulty
- Related searches
- Competitor keywords
- Keyword selection
Module 6: Topic & Content Research
- Topic discovery
- Audience questions
- Competitor research
- Content gaps
- Research sources
- Organizing information
Module 7: Creating SEO Content Briefs
- Content objectives
- Target keywords
- Search intent
- Audience definition
- Content structure
- Brief development
Module 8: Planning Blog Structure
- Blog outlines
- Introduction
- Main sections
- Subsections
- Conclusions
- Calls to action
Module 9: Writing Effective Headlines
- Headline fundamentals
- Keyword placement
- Clear headlines
- Benefit-focused headlines
- Title variations
- Headline improvement
Module 10: Writing Engaging Introductions
- Opening hooks
- Identifying reader needs
- Establishing context
- Setting expectations
- Keyword integration
- Keeping readers engaged
Module 11: Writing High-Quality Blog Content
- Clear writing
- Paragraph structure
- Content depth
- Examples and explanations
- Logical flow
- Reader engagement
Module 12: SEO-Friendly Content Structure
- H1 headings
- H2 headings
- H3 headings
- Paragraph length
- Lists
- Content organization
Module 13: On-Page SEO
- Title optimization
- Meta descriptions
- Heading optimization
- URL structure
- Keyword placement
- Content optimization
Module 14: Internal & External Linking
- Internal links
- External links
- Anchor text
- Link relevance
- Content relationships
- Linking strategy
Module 15: Writing for Readability
- Simple language
- Sentence length
- Paragraph length
- Transition words
- Scannable content
- Content formatting
Module 16: Writing Different Blog Formats
- How-to articles
- List-based articles
- Guides
- Comparison articles
- Informational blogs
- Thought-leadership content
Module 17: Content Editing & Proofreading
- Grammar review
- Sentence clarity
- Removing repetition
- Fact-checking
- Formatting review
- Final proofreading
Module 18: Content Optimization
- Keyword optimization
- Search intent alignment
- Content gaps
- Heading improvements
- Readability improvements
- Content enhancement
Module 19: Images & Supporting Content
- Image selection
- Image relevance
- File naming
- Alternative text
- Captions
- Visual content placement
Module 20: Updating Existing Content
- Content audits
- Outdated information
- Keyword opportunities
- Content expansion
- Link updates
- Refreshing older articles
Module 21: Measuring Blog Performance
- Organic traffic
- Search visibility
- Click-through rates
- Engagement metrics
- Content performance
- Improvement opportunities
Module 22: Practical Blogging & SEO Writing
- Keyword selection
- Content brief creation
- Blog outlining
- SEO content writing
- On-page optimization
- Final content review
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device