ONLINE SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION (SEO) PROGRAM

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In this 3-half-day expert-led, live online class, you will learn about what is SEO, how it works, tools, and techniques on how to optimize your website for SEO. In this program, you will learn the content and website strategy including the technical know-how on SEO to ensure content visibility and discoverability on Google search.

Furthermore, the program will also expose you to new developments in the industry like the rise of Microsoft’s search engine, Bing, which is powered by ChatGPT, and Google Analytics 4.

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    PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
    By the end of the 3-half-day program, the participants will have an operational knowledge of search engine fundamentals, ranking factors, on-page and off-page optimization techniques, and metrics that will allow them to create a comprehensive and systematic SEO action plan.

    RECOMMENDED FOR

    • Content Marketers and Copywriters and the like who want to learn about SEO.
    • Entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to understand SEO’s ROI.
    • Brand Managers, E-Commerce Managers, Marketing Analysts, and Developers.

    CERTIFICATE ELIGIBLE
    For those who will enroll in the With CDM Certification option, you can earn a CDM Certificate after finishing the program and passing the qualifying exam. All program attendees will receive a Certificate of Participation.

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    If the industry is changing, we are adapting with it.

    In the spirit of continuous improvement, we at CDM always strive to deliver the best learning experiences to our students that will help them #BeMore, impact their careers, and deliver a positive ROI for their organizations.

    THIS CLASS WAS LAST UPDATED MARCH 2025

    Modular Upgrades: Flexible Learning for Professionals

    Lighter live class sessions and the addition of self-paced modules crafted by our team of instructional design experts and subject matter experts (SMEs).

    Upgraded Course Content: Sharing New Best Practices

    We are introducing new content, best practices, and case studies with a focus on how new technologies like AI transform the digital marketing industry.

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    Program details

    DAY 1 | SEO FUNDAMENTALS I

    LIVE ONLINE TOPICS (4 HOURS)

    I. Crawl-Index-Rank: How Search Works

    • Search Engine Loop: Crawl-Index-Rank
      • Introduction to Search
      • Crawling, Indexing and Ranking
      • Latent Dirichlet Allocation
      • Latent Semantic Indexing
    • Crawling
      • Spiders
      • Links
    • Indexing
      • Indexing Frequency
      • Server Responses
      • Meta Robots
      • Canonicals
    • Ranking
      • Ranking Factors

    II. Technical Hygiene Factors

    • Understanding Web Architecture
    • URL and Canonicals
    • XML Sitemaps and Robots.txt
    • Website Loading Speed
    • Mobile Optimization

    SELF-PACED TOPICS (1 HOUR)

    I. To be announced

    DAY 2 | SEO FUNDAMENTALS II

    LIVE ONLINE TOPICS (4 HOURS)

    I. On-Page Optimization Techniques

    • Customer Search Intent Analysis
      • Keyword-Purpose Matching
      • Semantic Relevance
      • Long-Tail Framework
    • Keyword Research
    • Creative Best Practices
      • SEO writing: Headlining and the First 100 Words
      • Content Planning (HHH, Content Hub, Cornerstone)
      • Agile Publishing for SEO
      • Boilerplates
    • Tags: Title, Header, Meta Tags, and Meta Descriptions
    • Internal Linking
      • Supporting Content
      • Anchor Texts
    • Managing Non-Text Content Formats
      • Optimizing Images for Search
      • Optimizing Videos for Search

    II. Off-Page Optimization Techniques

    • Backlinking
      • Good and Bad Links
      • Value of the Backlink
    • Content Syndication
      • Getting Indirect Backlinks
      • Creating Links From Other Owned Properties
    • Engagement Signals on Social Media
      • Social Media for SEO

    III. SEO Measurement

    • SEO Metrics
    • SEO Auditing Tools
      • SEMrush
      • Ahrefs
      • Screaming Frog
      • HubSpot
    • SEO Resources

    IV. Google Search Console

    • Navigating Google Search Console

    SELF-PACED TOPICS (1 HOUR)

    I. To be announced

    DAY 3 | AI in SEO

    LIVE ONLINE TOPICS (4 HOURS)

    I. How AI Affects SEO

    • AI’s Role in SEO Strategies
    • AI-Powered Keyword Research Tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, ChatGPT for SEO)
    • AI-Generated Content and its Impact on Rankings
    • Personalization and User Intent Prediction Through AI
    • Google’s Stance on AI-Generated Content

    II. Zero-Click Searches and Their Impact on SEO

    • Understanding Zero-Click Searches
    • Why Zero-Click Searches are Increasing
    • How Zero-Click Searches Affect Website Traffic
    • The Decline in Organic Click-Through Rates (CTR)
    • Industries Most Affected by Zero-Click Searches
    • Strategies to Adapt to Zero-Click Searches
    • Optimizing for Featured Snippets
    • Leveraging Structured Data and Schema Markup
    • Alternative Strategies: Email Lists, Social Media Engagement

    SELF-PACED TOPICS (1 HOUR)

    I. To be announced

    Rate Inclusions

    • 15 total hours of learning sessions (live online and self-paced or asynchronous)
    • Access to the Student Learning Portal with a library of supplementary content
    • Get a Certificate of Participation at the end of the program after full attendance
    • Get a CDM Certificate for applicable programs after passing a qualifying exam
    • Get to network will other participants and consult with Subject Matter Experts

    Get Certified by CDM
    At the end of your online classes, you will receive access to take the Certification Exam. Pass this to earn and get your official digital CDM Certification. If you didn’t apply for Certification, a Certificate of Participation will be sent to you. Showcase your certifications by linking or uploading them in LinkedIn!

    Get Immersed Online
    Unlike your regular recorded webinar and online class, CDM online classes are expert-led and live by leveraging on the Zoom platform and our Student Portal that connects our Students with our Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).

    Wherever you are, be involved and connect with SMEs and other learners, ask questions, and interact on class activities. The CDM Support Team will also be there to make sure everyone is engaged, moderate the class, and support you on Q&A, and other challenges.

    Collaborative Learning
    We designed our classes to strike a balance between theory (30%) and practice (70%) by featuring more individual and collaborative activities for a richer learning experience. A good mix of learning tools and apps will be used including Thinkific, Kahoot, Mentimeter, and Google Jamboard, to name a few.

    In the activities, you will be asked to solve real business and marketing cases so you can sharpen your analytics and strategic skills. Work with your learning teams through virtual breakout rooms.

    Never Stop Learning
    Get additional learning content and go through asynchronous (self-paced) case studies and reflection activities in between sessions via our Student Portal to boost your upskilling!

    Our programs are conducted by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who are industry experts and thought leaders in their respective fields. CDM boasts a 200+ SME network as partners who provide ongoing feedback on our program design.

    Your class will be taught and facilitated by a mix of SMEs coming from this line up.

    Bernard is the General Manager of TrueLogic Online Solutions and is a web professional of 18+ years. During the period, he has launched 4 companies and grown 3 web-based companies to multi-million dollar status.

    He has launched and managed over 300 websites, has run over 11,000 marketing campaigns, and is a strong advocate of creating a culture of leadership. He has a strong background in web design, sales, training, marketing, HR, and operations.

    Bernard is a program chair and lecturer for the SEO Program at CDM, the Philippines’ leading provider of digital marketing training and transformation solutions.

    Bernard San Juan III

    Abe is considered by many as the godfather of Philippine blogging when he became one of the very first professional bloggers in the country over a decade ago. He has single-handedly catapulted YugaTech to become the top technology site in the Philippines with over 3 million impressions every month with another 4 million on YouTube. He now has a team of 12 running the site on a full-time basis.

    Before YugaTech, he was the Country Manager of Nuffnang where he oversaw its Philippine operations and managed over 30,000 bloggers in the community.

    Abe Olandres

    A sales and marketing professional for 18+ years, an instructor for leadership, sales, and digital marketing, and an avid table-top and digital gamer.

    Cris Justin Masungsong

    DATES:

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    TIME:

    • 13:00 – 17:00 Philippine Time (PHT) (UTC +8) /
    • 13:00 – 17:00 Singapore Time (SGT) (UTC +8) /
    • 12:00 – 16:00 Indonesia Time (WIB) (UTC +7) /
    • 12:00 – 16:00 Vietnam Time (ICT) (UTC +7) /
    • 11:30 – 15:30 Myanmar Time (MMT) (UTC +6:30)

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