DMI + NEIL PATEL PARTNERSHIP
Search Marketing Course
(Professional Diploma)
Whether you’re a beginner wanting to grasp the basics or an experienced marketer looking to sharpen your skills, this course covers everything you need to excel in the competitive world of Search Marketing (SEO).
Learn directly from top SEO expert Neil Patel and his team.
How can a DMI Certification accelerate your career?
£9k
Salary Increase
Graduates got an average £9k salary increase after completing a DMI course.*
86%
More Employable
Graduates got an average €11k salary increase after completing a DMI course.*
79%
Promoted
Graduates got an average €11k salary increase after completing a DMI course.*
*2022 Graduate Survey. ** 2024 Chief Marketing Officer Survey
By the Industry, For the Industry
DMI Social Media is designed and continually updated with input from the DMI Global Industry Advisory Council, featuring some of the world’s most influential marketers. This ensures the course content and curriculum align with the latest trends, practical skills, tools, and best practices in the industry. Download a course brochure to explore the content and modules further.
DMI Search Marketing Specialist Outcomes
What You Will Learn
Introduction to Search Marketing
Being found in the right place at the right time may look effortless but it’s an art. You’re going to need lots of key concepts, tools and tricks. Explore how the core search elements work together to drive targeted traffic that converts into sales.
SEO Setup and Content
The search engine can feel all seeing, all knowing but it can be won over. SEO is the way to come out on top. Understanding the algorithms and ranking factors puts you in the driver’s seat.
But that’s not all. What does it take to really engage people? Content that speaks to them. Find out what your audiences are looking for, create the content they care about, and then serve it to them where they are. The key to a big, visionary content strategy that works.
Optimizing SEO
Everyone wants to get their website in front of more people. The right people. That’s where search engine optimization comes in. There’s a lot to get a handle on with SEO, all working together to make your content more visible. Pick the quick wins, gather momentum, or optimize for a better return-on-investment.
Paid Search Fundamentals
So you know how to grow those organic searches and it’s going well. But you want to succeed faster. Cut right to the chase with paid search. Learn the fundamentals of PPC advertising and how it can work to promote your business.
Paid Search Campaigns
Now that you know the basics, it’s time to start running your campaigns. Use PPC advertising to boost your visibility. Discover how to measure and optimize your campaigns to get the best out of every single click.
Demand Generation
Capture interest wherever people are in their journey. Whether they’re a first time visitor, just getting to know you or coming back again and again. Demand generation gives you the tactics to drive awareness and long term engagement. Sure, it takes time but it’s worth the payoff.
Search Analytics
Search analytics can feel a bit like having a superpower. There’s so much you can know about what your target market is doing, what they want, how they speak. All of this data is at your fingertips, you just need to know how to use it. So let’s dive in.
Plus with the shift to Google Analytics 4 daunting many businesses, we’ll get you set for success on the new interface.
Data & Data Visualisation
Data gives us so many new insights and opportunities to work with. But we’re always looking for ways to make data more engaging, especially in a digital world where we have so much of it. Tell the story of what you’ve discovered with data visualization. It helps to communicate more effectively and bring everyone along for the journey.
Search Strategy – Research & Planning
So you have tools, techniques, and practiced skills. You’ve learned all of the stepping stones behind making search work hard. Now is your chance to get an action plan together. A strategic, focused plan that really delivers. One backed up by research and structured by set objectives.
Search Strategy 2 – Execution & Optimisation
It’s time to put everything you’ve learned into practice with a high-performing search marketing strategy. You have the skills, you’ve done the research, your action plan is prepared. Let’s execute the strategy and make it a reality. Exciting, isn’t it?
Bonus Content: DMI Membership Hub
Home of Hands-on Learning
When you enrol in this course, you’ll become a DMI Professional Member and gain FREE access to DMI Premium Resources (worth €150). Our Membership Hub is a centre for practical tools and your go-to platform for continuous learning in bite-sized formats. Toolkits, templates, webinars, and expert walkthroughs will help you implement your learning easily and create immediate business impact.
Templates & Toolkits
AI Tools
Download a brochure to learn more about this course and the benefits of DMI Membership.
300,000+ members trust DMI to power up their careers
Who’s this for?
This Digital Marketing Program is aimed at:
What’s included?
Practical Skills, Premium Resources,
and Industry Network
Instant Access to Your Course
Gain immediate access to the latest course content, updated to reflect current trends and industry developments, from AI to GA4. Learn anytime, anywhere with our flexible learning experience platform
A Globally Recognised Certification
Earn a globally recognised certification, valued by employers, to advance your digital marketing career.
DMI Professional Membership
Premium resources, including toolkits and templates crafted by leading industry experts, to help you apply your learning effectively. Get inspired by the latest case studies, articles, and industry reports.
Connect with the Industry
Connect with over 300,000 industry professionals in the DMI Network to ask questions and share ideas.
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Comprehensive CPD activities for continuous learning, from live webinars to micro-lessons. Earn and record CPD credits to keep your skills and certification current.
Skills Test & Practice Exams
Measure your skills against industry standards and receive a detailed skills assessment report for areas such as digital strategy and SEO. Prepare for the certification exam with our practice exam to know what to expect.
The DMI Student Support Team
With a support team available to assist you, we ensure you’re never alone throughout your online learning journey.
Instructors with Industry Experience
Our instructors are dedicated, knowledgeable, and, most importantly, bring current industry expertise to the course.
Support Team
No matter what you need, our support team is ready to help whenever you need them.
DMI Search Marketing Specialist
Frequently Asked Questions
You have questions, and we have all the answers
This course consists of approximately 30-hours of course content. You have up to 24 weeks to complete the course, during which time you can access your course content wherever and whenever you want. Average completion time is between 8-10 weeks.
Certified Digital Marketing Specialist – Search Marketing is assessed by one two hour exam. Candidates need to achieve a minimum of 60% to pass the exam. Your examination fee is included in the course price but subsequent re-sits due to failed attempts will incur a fee.
Our digital marketing certifications are recognized globally. We offer online digital skills training courses in over 135 countries. On completion of this course, you become a certified digital marketing specialist. This allows you to take your Digital Marketing Institute qualification with you, no matter where your exciting career may take you.
Master the practical stuff. This course merges thought leadership and the technical skills, tools and tactics you need to get the job done. We give you everything you need to plan, implement and measure an effective SEO campaign – to make your brand seen