Our Certifications
The SEO Contractor invests in verified training so contractors get strategies built on current knowledge, not guesswork. Every credential on this page is independently verifiable through the issuing organization. Click any verification link to confirm it at the source.
Agency Certifications
These certificates are issued in the name of The SEO Contractor by Semrush Academy, the education division of Semrush, one of the most widely used SEO platforms in the world.
AI Search Operating System
Semrush Academy
Semrush Academy awarded The SEO Contractor the AI Search Operating System certification. The program covers how AI answer engines such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews discover, evaluate, and cite content.
Semrush SEO Crash Course with Brian Dean
Semrush Academy
Semrush Academy awarded The SEO Contractor this certification for completing the SEO program taught by Brian Dean, founder of Backlinko.
Team Credentials
Our team holds additional credentials from HubSpot Academy, the University of California, Davis, and Google.
AEO Fundamentals
HubSpot Academy
HubSpot Academy certifies our team in answer engine optimization (AEO): building search strategies that drive visibility across traditional search engines and AI-powered answer engines, structuring content to earn AI citations, and measuring brand visibility.
Search Engine Optimization Specialization
University of California, Davis
Our team completed the full UC Davis SEO Specialization through Coursera: five courses covering Google SEO fundamentals, on-page and off-page optimization, local and international search, and a capstone consulting project.
Advanced Content and Social Tactics to Optimize SEO
University of California, Davis
A standalone UC Davis course through Coursera focused on content strategy and off-page signals.
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Our team completed Google's eight-course cybersecurity program. For contractor websites, this training translates into secure builds, safe integrations, and protected lead data.
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