Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) module

Level 4 | Foundation Degree level |7/8 SQA
Advance your SEO and paid search expertise

Gain the practical skills to improve online visibility, drive traffic, and support digital marketing goals with targeted search strategies. 
Achieve a respected CIM Award and take the next step in your marketing career.

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Accredited award

Digital Marketing Institute
Format
Live online
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Live cohort start dates
8 September 2025
January, April June 2026
Duration
6 weeks
Course Lead
Steven Parker
Course fee

£580 +VAT
Plus Institutional fees
CIM Fees
Membership £65
Assessment £130
*Team discounts and payment options available

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Learners

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Why learn with nesma ?

We offer personalised learning that adapts to your changing situation at work and home, and more tutor hours to make sure you achieve your learning goals faster! 

Plus using our exclusive SkillsView™ and dedicated advisors, we work with you to help you build learning pathways to help you get that promotion! 

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Unique offers for this programme: 

We provide a unique range of offers to support your learning experience when completing this qualification:
  • Flexible dual award options to enhance your qualification portfolio.
  • Free access to the Skills Lounge for revision sessions and networking.
  • Earn nesma credits for smoother progression to other programmes.
  • Dedicated expert support available throughout your learning journey.

Course description

This module explores how search engine marketing supports digital campaigns and helps organisations connect with customers online.

Learn the fundamentals of SEO, keyword research, and paid search to improve visibility and drive measurable results.

Perfect for aspiring marketers ready to build confidence in search marketing and contribute more effectively to digital strategy.
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What you'll learn

Here’s what you’ll be able to do after completing this module:
  • Explain how search engine marketing supports digital strategy and identify opportunities through effective keyword research.
  • Apply key SEO principles, including content optimisation and off-page techniques, to improve organic search performance.
  • Plan and measure paid search campaigns that drive traffic and align with organisational marketing objectives.

Your course includes

  • 6 weeks of expert-led live online classroom sessions
  • Interactive quizzes and practical assignments
  • Revision sessions with tutors 
  • Live online learning with lifetime access 
  • Qualification Certificate

All of our learners gain access to the nesma learning hub via your own homepage.

From here you can access all of your courses, materials and activities, see your progress and work with other students. 

The platform provides broader benefits including skills passport, activity badges, and access to skills intelligence, offers and news!

Aims

Develop practical skills and strategic understanding to improve online visibility, attract target audiences, and optimise performance through search marketing.

On successful completion, you’ll earn a recognised CIM Award—proving you’re ready to plan effective SEO and paid search campaigns that support business growth.

Certification exam 

To complete the module, you’ll take an online assessment with 45 questions to be answered in 90 minutes. The questions include multiple choice, scenarios, and single best answers. Achieve 60% to earn your CIM Award and progress towards the full Certificate.


We’ll set you up with a sample test and provide a focused revision session shaped around the topics you and your cohort want to revisit. By the end, you’ll be confident, exam-ready, and on your way to becoming a certified marketing professional.

CIM Membership  & Assessment Fees

We handle all the admin – you focus on learning
We’ll arrange your CIM membership (£65) , register you for assessments (£130 per module), and help you prepare with practice tests and revision sessions.
Plus, as a CIM member, you gain exclusive access to industry insights, practical toolkits, expert webinars, networking events, and career support resources—all designed to accelerate your marketing career and keep you connected to a global community of marketing professionals.
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Who is it for?

This course is designed for aspiring marketers and professionals ready to take the next step in their career with a solid grounding in marketing and digital strategy.

It’s ideal for marketing executives, team leaders, career changers, and small business owners looking to gain a recognised award and the skills to plan and manage effective campaigns.  If your not sure talk to us  

Your tutor

Steven Parker

Steven is an experienced marketing consultant and CIM tutor specialising in strategy, digital marketing, and business growth. With over 20 years in senior marketing roles, he supports learners in developing practical skills to drive real-world results. Steven runs his own consultancy, helping organisations improve marketing performance and digital presence. He brings a wealth of knowledge across sectors and is passionate about helping businesses and individuals unlock their full potential.

What our learners say

Helped secure a promotion!

This qualification advanced my marketing knowledge and allowed me to put these skills into practice

Step up your game!

Your commitment, passion, and delivery were really amazing. We had a great start and the speed as well as intensity with which we rolled out globally over 3 years was unbelievable.

Concise and practical content

I learned a lot and now feel ready to implement these techniques into my organisation. 

Very Professional!

It was an excellent training program, and I am very pleased. The instructors were very knowledgeable, and the content was relevant to our industry.

Simple to understand!

Armed with the knowledge and techniques obtained from your school, I feel more equipped to navigate the challenging social aspects of the real world and become a professional in my field of choice.

Excellent Training Program!

The presenters were amazing. They were engaging, timely, and knowledgeable

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