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.
- 2Work through the material, ~8 h in total.
- 3Pass the graded exam: that is the part which is free here.
- 4Download the PDF and keep the verification link.
From Georgia
Open from Georgia with a free account. A paid tool subscription is not needed for the certificate.
Frequently asked questions
Is SEO and technical SEO certificates really free?
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.
Can I take it from Georgia?
Open from Georgia with a free account. A paid tool subscription is not needed for the certificate.