Technical SEO Course
Make your site fast, crawlable and flawlessly indexable — the technical foundation every ranking depends on. Crawling, indexing, Core Web Vitals, site architecture and migrations.
- 6 Modules
- 22 Lessons
- 4.5 hrs
- Certificate of completion
- 100% online
Industry recognised certifications with
Google
Semrush
Ahrefs
Yoast
OpenAI
Anthropic
Microsoft
Google
Semrush
Ahrefs
Yoast
OpenAI
Anthropic
Microsoft
Google
Semrush
Ahrefs
Yoast
OpenAI
Anthropic
Microsoft
Google
Semrush
Ahrefs
Yoast
OpenAI
Anthropic
Microsoft
Google
Semrush
Ahrefs
Yoast
OpenAI
Anthropic
Microsoft
Google
Semrush
Ahrefs
Yoast
OpenAI
Anthropic
Microsoft
Google
Semrush
Ahrefs
Yoast
OpenAI
Anthropic
Microsoft
Google
Semrush
Ahrefs
Yoast
OpenAI
Anthropic
Microsoft
An Online SEO Course For A Flawless Technical Foundation
Learn SEO Online, At Your Own Pace
Make your site fast, crawlable and flawlessly indexable — the technical foundation every ranking depends on. Crawling, indexing, Core Web Vitals, site architecture and migrations. It sits inside The Legacy Room's SEO courses — a complete online SEO training programme that takes you from total beginner to ranking, getting cited and pulling in traffic that doesn't cost a penny per click.
Every lesson is practical and up to date — no dusty theory, just the SEO that works today. However you found us — searching for a seo online classes, training for seo, online seo training courses, seo free courses, learn seo optimization or learning seo marketing — you're in exactly the right place.
Who This SEO Course Is For
- Marketers who keep hitting technical walls
- Developers who want to speak SEO fluently
- Site owners with crawling, indexing or speed problems
- Freelancers offering technical SEO audits
The problem it solves
All your content and links wasted because the site underneath is slow, uncrawlable or badly built.
What you'll be able to do
Diagnose and fix the under-the-bonnet issues that quietly cap your rankings — and pass every technical check.
Best for
Anyone whose site has a technical ceiling holding it back.
What You'll Learn On This SEO Training Course
- 1Crawling & IndexingControl how Google finds and files your pages — because nothing ranks until this works
- 2Site Architecture & URLsHow your site is wired together — and why good architecture quietly lifts every page on it
- 3Speed & Core Web VitalsSlow sites lose — here's how to pass Google's speed tests and keep visitors from bouncing
- 4Rendering, Security & StandardsThe modern web essentials — JavaScript, security and standards — that decide if your site even shows up right
- 5International & AdvancedThe advanced technical work — multiple languages, big sites and risky migrations — done without disaster
- 6The Technical AuditPull it all together into a repeatable audit — find every issue, then fix the ones that matter

Inside The Technical SEO Course — Every Module
All 6 modules and 22 lessons, with a taste of what each one hides. Click any module to open it up.
1Module 1 — Crawling & Indexing
Control how Google finds and files your pages — because nothing ranks until this works.5 lessons
Lesson 1.1 — Introduction to technical SEO
- What technical SEO really covers — and why it's the floor everything else is built on.
- The mindset of making your site effortless for a search engine to process.
- Why a little technical know-how prevents the disasters that sink whole sites.
Lesson 1.2 — How crawling works and how to control it
- How to guide Google's crawler to the pages you want found — and away from the ones you don't.
- The levers that control crawling, and how to pull them without shooting yourself in the foot.
- Why letting Google crawl everything is sometimes the worst thing you can do.
Lesson 1.3 — Robots.txt and crawl directives
- The tiny text file with the power to help — or accidentally hide your entire site.
- How to write crawl directives that do exactly what you mean, no more, no less.
- The robots.txt blunder that has wiped sites off Google overnight (and how to avoid it).
Lesson 1.4 — Indexing, noindex and the index coverage report
- The crucial difference between crawling and indexing — and how to control the second.
- How to read Google's own report on which of your pages made it in, and why some didn't.
- The "noindex" tag that's a scalpel in the right hands and a chainsaw in the wrong ones.
Lesson 1.5 — XML sitemaps
- How a sitemap hands Google a tidy menu of everything you want indexed.
- The way to build and submit one that actually helps (and what to leave out).
- Why a bad sitemap can confuse Google more than no sitemap at all.
2Module 2 — Site Architecture & URLs
How your site is wired together — and why good architecture quietly lifts every page on it.5 lessons
Lesson 2.1 — Site structure and crawl depth
- How the shape of your site decides which pages get found and which get forgotten.
- Why pages buried too deep might as well not exist — and how to surface them.
- The structure that spreads authority around your site instead of trapping it on the homepage.
Lesson 2.2 — URL structure and parameters
- How to keep your URLs clean and logical as a site grows into thousands of pages.
- The parameter chaos that creates endless duplicate URLs — and how to tame it.
- Why messy URLs waste Google's time on your site (and time is budget).
Lesson 2.3 — Canonicalisation and duplicate content
- How to tell Google which version of a page is the "real" one when duplicates exist.
- The duplicate-content traps that split your rankings without you noticing.
- The canonical tag that quietly solves problems most site owners don't know they have.
Lesson 2.4 — Redirects done right (301, 302 and chains)
- The difference between a 301 and a 302 — and why using the wrong one leaks rankings.
- How to move or remove pages without watching your traffic fall off a cliff.
- The redirect "chains" that slow your site and bleed authority at every hop.
Lesson 2.5 — Pagination and faceted navigation
- How to handle long, paginated lists without confusing Google or wasting crawl budget.
- The filter-and-facet navigation that can spawn millions of junk URLs overnight.
- The settings that keep big, complex sites crawlable instead of crawling to a halt.
3Module 3 — Speed & Core Web Vitals
Slow sites lose — here's how to pass Google's speed tests and keep visitors from bouncing.4 lessons
Lesson 3.1 — Page speed and why it matters
- Why every extra second of load time quietly costs you rankings and customers.
- The real-world impact of speed on whether people stay or hit the back button.
- How to think about speed as a feature, not an afterthought.
Lesson 3.2 — Core Web Vitals: LCP, INP and CLS
- The three numbers Google uses to score your site's experience — explained in plain English.
- What "good" looks like for each, and the one that replaced the old metric everyone knew.
- How these vitals translate directly into how Google sees your site's quality.
Lesson 3.3 — Diagnosing and fixing performance issues
- How to find exactly what's slowing your pages down — and what's just background noise.
- The highest-impact speed fixes that move the needle without a developer army.
- The tools that pinpoint problems so you fix the right things first.
Lesson 3.4 — Mobile-first indexing
- Why Google now judges your site by its mobile version — and what that changes.
- The mobile issues that quietly hold back sites that look fine on a desktop.
- How to make sure the version Google actually ranks is your best foot forward.
4Module 4 — Rendering, Security & Standards
The modern web essentials — JavaScript, security and standards — that decide if your site even shows up right.3 lessons
Lesson 4.1 — JavaScript SEO and rendering
- The hidden danger of JavaScript: content that humans see but Google might not.
- How to tell whether your fancy framework is helping or quietly hiding your pages.
- The rendering choices that keep your content visible to search engines and AI alike.
Lesson 4.2 — HTTPS, security and site health
- Why a secure site isn't optional — and how the padlock became a ranking signal.
- The security and health issues that can spook Google and scare off visitors.
- How to keep your site in good standing so trust never works against you.
Lesson 4.3 — Structured data in the technical stack (intro)
- A first look at the code that tells Google exactly what your content means.
- Why structured data sits at the crossroads of technical SEO and rich results.
- The taste of a superpower you'll master fully in the schema course.
5Module 5 — International & Advanced
The advanced technical work — multiple languages, big sites and risky migrations — done without disaster.3 lessons
Lesson 5.1 — Hreflang and international SEO
- How to serve the right language and region to the right searchers without confusing Google.
- The hreflang setup that stops your country versions from competing with each other.
- Why international SEO breaks so often — and how to be the exception.
Lesson 5.2 — Crawl budget and log file analysis
- What "crawl budget" really means — and when it actually matters for your site.
- How to read your server logs to see exactly what Google does when it visits.
- The way big sites stop Google wasting its time and get important pages crawled.
Lesson 5.3 — Site migrations without losing rankings
- The migration checklist that saves you from the classic post-relaunch traffic collapse.
- Why so many redesigns quietly tank rankings — and how to redesign safely.
- The steps to move a site, change a platform, or rebrand without losing what you've built.
6Module 6 — The Technical Audit
Pull it all together into a repeatable audit — find every issue, then fix the ones that matter.2 lessons
Lesson 6.1 — Running a full technical SEO audit
- The end-to-end audit that surfaces every technical issue holding your site back.
- How to crawl your own site like Google does and read what it finds.
- The systematic sweep that turns "something feels off" into a clear list of problems.
Lesson 6.2 — Prioritising and fixing technical issues
- How to sort a scary audit into "fix now," "plan for later," and "safe to ignore."
- The impact-versus-effort filter that stops you drowning in low-value fixes.
- Why fixing the right three things beats fixing thirty of the wrong ones.
Flexible Online Learning — Dedicated Tutors
Choose between self-paced syllabus study, live weekly group coaching sessions, or intensive coaching with built-in career opportunities.
Learn on your own schedule
Develop industry-leading skills entirely on your own schedule. Enjoy permanent access to pristine video guides and professional tutor review workflows.
- Your chosen course package(s)
- Professional, fun and easy-to-use learning platform
- Student support 7 days a week
- Tutor-marked assessments
- Official certification pathways
Blended Learning
Self-paced + live group coaching
Get the best of both worlds. Learn at your own pace while joining live sessions and workshops to stay on track.
- Lifetime access to help with real work after you qualify
- A free monthly live workshop on broad marketing strategy
- Private community access for peer support
- Voice channel for networking & work sessions
Maximum support, tailored to you
The ultimate accelerated path. Partner directly with dedicated marketing experts to map bespoke campaigns and secure direct agency placements.
- 2× live weekly intensive coaching sessions with our founder & expert coaches
- Exclusive access to a premium space for Coaching Intensive members
- Priority access to support, our founder and coaches
- Real-life job opportunities
- Real-life networking opportunities
Choose Your SEO Course Package
Bundle up and save versus buying courses individually. Pick the learning style that suits you — switch below to see each price.
Essentials
The core SEO skills to start winning organic traffic.
Self-Paced (one-off)
Platform access · tutor support · community · tutor-marked assessments
5 courses included
- 01. Foundations
- 02. Keyword & Market Research
- 03. On-Page SEO
- 04. Technical SEO
- 05. Schema Markup
- 06. Content Marketing
- 07. Link Building & Digital PR
- 08. Local SEO
- 09. Analytics & Tools
- 10. AI Search & GEO
- 11. SEO Strategy
Elite
Everything in Essentials, plus technical SEO and content marketing.
Self-Paced (one-off)
Platform access · tutor support · community · tutor-marked assessments
7 courses included
- 01. Foundations
- 02. Keyword & Market Research
- 03. On-Page SEO
- 04. Technical SEO
- 05. Schema Markup
- 06. Content Marketing
- 07. Link Building & Digital PR
- 08. Local SEO
- 09. Analytics & Tools
- 10. AI Search & GEO
- 11. SEO Strategy
Ultimate
Every SEO course we make — the complete, no-gaps arsenal.
Self-Paced (one-off)
Platform access · tutor support · community · tutor-marked assessments
All 11 courses
- 01. Foundations
- 02. Keyword & Market Research
- 03. On-Page SEO
- 04. Technical SEO
- 05. Schema Markup
- 06. Content Marketing
- 07. Link Building & Digital PR
- 08. Local SEO
- 09. Analytics & Tools
- 10. AI Search & GEO
- 11. SEO Strategy
Struck-through prices show the equivalent value bought separately — courses at £149 each, plus the live coaching on Blended and Intensive — so every package saves you the same amount on all three tiers. Prices are one-off, per package.
Official Certificate Pathways
Get official certifications and bonus resources from the likes of Google, HubSpot, Anthropic and more to boost your CV and accelerate your career.
How We Build Our SEO Courses
Each academy program is structured to pack pure actionable utility, combining theoretical curriculum, verified demos, and certified tutor feedback.
Spec Content
Professionally written lessons — easy to understand, comprehensive and detailed.
Video Presentations
Ideas and breakdowns live on camera, delivered by the person who built them.
Real Demos
Easy-to-follow demos of software, writing and AI, so you see theory put into practice.
On-Demand Support
Messaging, community, group Q&As or Coaching Intensive — we look after everyone.
Marked Assessments
Do what we teach, get marked with feedback, and earn a recognised certificate.
We Believe In Having Fun While You Learn
Our Technical SEO Course is built like a game. You jump in for one quick lesson, and an hour later you're still going: keeping your streak alive, hunting down secret achievements and getting to grips with crawling, indexing and the technical fixes that help search engines reach your content without it ever feeling like study. We designed it to get you hooked on purpose, because the more you want to come back, the faster you finish and the sooner you can put your new skills to work.

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