Foundation Programme for SEO & Performance Marketing
Course Introduction
Whether you are new to SEO & Performance Marketing or refining existing skills, this foundation-level course gives you a structured path through the subject as it applies to brand, digital channels and campaign performance, guided by instructors who have worked in the field.
Training Objectives
- 01Explain the core principles, terminology and standards behind SEO & Performance Marketing in clear, practical language
- 02Select and adapt suitable approaches to SEO & Performance Marketing for the constraints of brand, digital channels and campaign performance
- 03Diagnose weak spots in current practice and prioritise corrective action
- 04Use practical tools, checklists and templates that support day-to-day SEO & Performance Marketing
- 05Leave with a prioritised list of improvements you can start within 30 days
What You Will Take Away
- A ready-to-use template pack for daily work
- A checklist of common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Benchmarks and KPIs to track your own results
Who Should Attend
Prerequisites: No prior specialist knowledge is required.
Training Methodology
Sessions are paced for newcomers — plain-language explanations, worked examples and small-group practice — with time each day for questions. Case material and examples are drawn from brand, digital channels and campaign performance.
Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)
- Day 1Getting oriented: the landscape of SEO & Performance Marketing
Scope, terminology and the standards and regulations that shape SEO & Performance Marketing in brand, digital channels and campaign performance.
- Day 2Core concepts and methods
The principles, codes and best-practice approaches that leading organisations rely on for SEO & Performance Marketing.
- Day 3Applying it on the job
Hands-on exercises using tools and templates for SEO & Performance Marketing, built around realistic situations in brand, digital channels and campaign performance.
- Day 4Cases, risks and lessons learned
Case studies, typical pitfalls and the risk and compliance issues that arise with SEO & Performance Marketing.
- Day 5Bringing it together
Consolidation workshop, personal action planning and a closing knowledge check on SEO & Performance Marketing.
Upcoming Sessions
| City | Dates | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | November 2, 2026 – November 6, 2026 | Classroom |
| Amsterdam | January 18, 2027 – January 22, 2027 | Classroom |
| Riyadh | April 5, 2027 – April 9, 2027 | Classroom |
| Paris | June 7, 2027 – June 11, 2027 | Classroom |
| Cairo | October 4, 2027 – October 8, 2027 | Classroom |
| Doha | April 3, 2028 – April 7, 2028 | Classroom |
| Amsterdam | April 17, 2028 – April 21, 2028 | Classroom |
| Jeddah | May 8, 2028 – May 12, 2028 | Classroom |