Marketing
SEO and technical SEO certificates
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Semrush's free SEO certificates, exams included.
The link goes to the provider's own site. You enrol there, not here.
- Provider
- Semrush Academy
- What you get
- a certificate, and the exam is free too
- Weight on a CV
- moderate weight
- Time cost
- ~8 h
- Validity
- No cut-off date
- Language
- in English
- Verified
- 7 August 2026
What this is
The courses cover keyword research, technical audits, link profiles and competitor analysis. Part of it is tool-bound, meaning you also learn how Semrush itself works.
That binding cuts both ways: Semrush is frequently named in SEO job requirements, so a tool certificate is worth more here than it would be in other fields.
Who it is for
SEO specialists and content writers answerable for organic traffic.
How to get it
- 1Open Semrush Academy and create a free account. No card is asked for at any point.
- 2Work through the material, ~8 h in total. It is self-paced, so the time is yours to spread.
- 3Pass the graded exam. This is the part that is normally paid elsewhere, and it is the reason this row is in the directory.
- 4Download the certificate as a PDF and keep the verification link, which is what an employer actually checks.
From Georgia
Open from Georgia with a free account. A paid tool subscription is not needed for the certificate.
Where this helps
Live remote vacancies in the same direction. You apply on the employer's own site; the board itself is written in Georgian.
Frequently asked questions
Is SEO and technical SEO certificates really free?
Semrush's free SEO certificates, exams included. The credential itself costs nothing, and so does the qualifying exam. Checked against Semrush Academy's own page on 7 August 2026.
How long does SEO and technical SEO certificates take?
Semrush Academy states roughly 8 hours. It is self-paced, so that is an evenings-and-weekends number rather than a schedule.
Can I take it from Georgia?
Open from Georgia with a free account. A paid tool subscription is not needed for the certificate.
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