Every course in our index that teaches ai search mechanics, scored on the same rubric as the rest.
aiseocourse.ai (Vishal Dave) · Independent practitioner
Free live cohort on generative engine optimisation, first intake October 2026
First live cohort begins 16 October 2026. Lessons are taught live, offering real-time Q&A and current tactics.
Ahrefs Academy · Tool vendor
Free 12-lesson AEO course, no sign-up, taught by Ahrefs VP Sam Oh.
Google Search Central (Google for Developers) · Search engine
Google's own free documentation on optimising for AI Overviews and AI Mode.
Udemy · Marketplace
Huge beginner SEO course with AEO and GEO material added on top.
Kasra Dash (hosted on Skool) · Independent practitioner
Small, low priced Skool community focused purely on AI search citations
Mostafa ElBermawy, hosted on Maven · Independent practitioner
Short live AEO cohort with the most independent reviews in category
Coursera (University of California, Davis) · Marketplace
Credible university SEO programme with only light AI search coverage.
Holistic SEO and Digital / topicalauthority.digital · Independent practitioner
High priced semantic SEO methodology course with some LLM content
Surfer SEO Academy · Tool vendor
Free exam-based AI search certification from Surfer, 85 percent to pass.
Yoast SEO Academy · Tool vendor
Paid AI SEO course gated behind Yoast SEO Premium at $118.80 yearly.
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