AI SEO courses compared · rubric v1 · dataset 2026-09-18.44a45f
AI SEO courses, scored and compared
44 English-language AI SEO courses are scored here on public evidence, out of 60 records in total; the other 16 are taught in German (4), French (6), Indonesian (1), Spanish (5) and are ranked within their own hub. AI SEO Rainmakers leads the English table with a composite of 91.8 of 100 at high confidence (18 September 2026). The median normalised monthly cost of a paid program is $33.25 across 25 programs with a published price, 4 unverified (checked 18 September 2026; every price and price history is on the AI SEO course cost page).
Programs scored
60
57 live
Language scope
44 English
16 in other languages
Median monthly cost
$33.25 a month, normalised
25 priced, 4 unverified
Checked on or before
18 Sep 2026
rubric v1, dataset 2026-09-18.44a45f
Scored, review-backed comparison directory for AI SEO courses, with a published method and a dated price history for every program. Every figure on this page was checked on or before 18 September 2026. Prices in USD; non-USD prices are converted at the ECB reference rate and marked on the record page.
91.8/ 100
Highest composite, English programs
AI SEO Rainmakers, the community founded by Charles Floate in August 2026, holds a 5.0 rating from 35 Skool reviews, runs a weekly live call and ranks 1 of 44 English programs on the composite (checked 18 September 2026).
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Visit AI SEO Rainmakers on Skool How the score is built No program has paid, or can pay, to be listed, ranked or featured. Rank order is score order on every page.
Record at a glance7 of 7 checks
- Composite
- 91.8 / 100
- Price
- $289 a month↑ Rising, 6 dated prices
- Rating
- 5.0 / 535 reviews on Skool
- Members or enrolled
- 356 members
- Format and platform
- Community on Skool
- Level
- Advanced
- Refund policy
- 7-day money-back; message before Level 3
- Transparency
- 7 of 7 checks
All 44 English-language AI SEO courses compared, ranked by composite
Default order is composite score. Click a column heading to sort. Low-confidence programs keep their row and label here; on the hubs they are listed below the ranked list without a rank. Ratings show the platform, the review count and the date; a rating is never blended across platforms. Refund policy as published, for example 7-day money-back; message before Level 3.
| Rank | Course | Format and platform | Price (USD) | Evidence | Rating | Composite | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AI SEO RainmakersSEO.Stream · Charles Floate | Community · Skool356 members, 18 Sep 2026 | $289Monthly ↑, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier A · High | 5.0 / 535 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 91.8 | View |
| 2 | AI Profit BoardroomAI Profit Boardroom · Julian Goldie | Community · Skool3,500 members, 18 Sep 2026 | $69Monthly ↑, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier A · Medium | 4.9 / 591 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 88.1 | View |
| 3 | AI SEO MasteryCaleb Ulku · Caleb Ulku | Community · Skool3,100 members, 18 Sep 2026 | $27Monthly, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier B · Medium | 5.0 / 58 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 87.6 | View |
| 4 | AI SEO: Rank Expand AcademyJesse Cunningham · Jesse Cunningham | Community · Skool693 members, 18 Sep 2026 | $99Monthly, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier A · Medium | 5.0 / 531 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 86.4 | View |
| 5 | AEO, GEO, AI SEO: Get Cited by ChatGPT, Google, PerplexityUdemy instructor Arun Nagarathanam · Arun Nagarathanam | Self-paced · Udemy1,368 learners, 18 Sep 2026 | $176One-off, 20 Sep 2026 | Tier A · Medium | 4.7 / 5141 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 85.2 | View |
| 6 | AI RankingDataWise SEO / Nicolas Gorrono · Nicolas Gorrono | Community · Skool701 members, 17 Sep 2026 | $27Monthly ↑, 17 Sep 2026 | Tier B · Medium | 5.0 / 55 reviews, 17 Sep 2026 | 84.4 | View |
| 7 | AI SEO: Mastering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)SkillUp · Rajesh Menon, SkillUp | Self-paced · Coursera9,190 learners, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 20 Sep 2026 | Tier A · Medium | 4.6 / 550 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 83.1 | View |
| 8 | From SEO to AEO: Optimizing for AI-led SearchJellyfish Training · Chris Hutty | Live cohort · Vendor academySize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | $549One-off, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier B · Medium | 5.0 / 54 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 82.2 | View |
| 9 | Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Get Cited by AIFreeAcademy · Michail Ouroumis | Self-paced · Own site631 students, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier A · Medium | 4.8 / 511 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 81.3 | View |
| 10 | AI SEO Mastery ProCaleb Ulku · Caleb Ulku | Community · Skool707 members, 18 Sep 2026 | $217Monthly ↑, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier B · Medium | 5.0 / 59 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 79.5 | View |
| 11 | AI SEO Course 2026: From Zero to Page-One Results (AEO, GEO)Arun Nagarathanam · Arun Nagarathanam | Self-paced · Udemy120,184 members, 18 Sep 2026 | $89One-off, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier A · High | 4.6 / 520,484 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 78.7 | View |
| 12 | AI Search Optimization & Agentic SEOMLforSEO Academy · Beatrice Gamba | Self-paced · Vendor academySize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | $461One-off, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier B · Medium | 5.0 / 52 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 77.5 | View |
| 13 | AEO Masterclass: AI Search Beyond SEOMostafa ElBermawy / NoGood · Mostafa ElBermawy | Live cohort · MavenSize not published, 17 Sep 2026 | $499One-off, 17 Sep 2026 | Tier A · Medium | 4.6 / 542 reviews, 17 Sep 2026 | 74.0 | View |
| 14 | Introduction to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)The Open University · Camille Sharon Kleinman | Free manual · Own siteSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier B · Medium | 4.7 / 57 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 72.3 | View |
| 15 | AI Search Optimization MasterclassSurfer Academy · Tomasz Niezgoda, Danni Roseman, Paulina Kaleta | Self-paced · Vendor academy570 students, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier B · Medium | 4.8 / 59 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 71.4 | View |
| 16 | Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) CourseAhrefs Academy · Sam Oh | Self-paced · Vendor academySize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier C · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 67.6 | View |
| 17 | Introduction to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)Coursera · Edureka | Self-paced · Coursera2,034 members, 18 Sep 2026 | $35Bundled, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier B · Medium | 3.75 / 54 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 65.1 | View |
| 18 | AEO FundamentalsHubSpot Academy · Jorie Munroe, Jenn Sanchez | Self-paced · Vendor academySize not published, 17 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 17 Sep 2026 | Tier C · Low | None17 Sep 2026 | 63.2 | View |
| 19 | AI SEO and GEO: Boost Your Brand's AI Visibility Professional CertificateCoursera · Professionals from the Industry | Certificate program · Coursera2,756 members, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 20 Sep 2026 | Tier B · Medium | 3.7 / 57 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 63.2 | View |
| 20 | Certified Generative Engine Optimization ProfessionalGlobal Skill Development Council · Hayk Hakobyan, Ziggy Rafiq, Maxim Salnikov, Caleb Jephunneh | Certificate program · Own siteSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | $400One-off, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier B · Medium | 4.7 / 5NaN reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 62.9 | View |
| 21 | Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) SpecializationEdureka · Edureka | Certificate program · Coursera1,846 members, 18 Sep 2026 | Not publishedNot published, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier A · Medium | 3.4 / 511 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 62.2 | View |
| 22 | The SEO Elite CircleJulian Goldie · Julian Goldie | Community · Skool704 members, 18 Sep 2026 | $149Monthly, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier C · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 60.0 | View |
| 23 | AI SEO OperatorsJonathan Boshoff · Jonathan Boshoff | Community · Skool4,200 members, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier C · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 57.9 | View |
| 24 | AEO Institute Certification TracksAEO Institute · Not named | Certificate program · Own siteSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | $9One-off ↑, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 57.1 | View |
| 25 | Learning AI Search: The Free AI Search Optimization RoadmapAleyda Solis · Aleyda Solis | Free manual · Own siteSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier C · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 56.8 | View |
| 26 | GEO AcademyGeorion · Kevin Affentranger | Self-paced · Vendor academy127 completers, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 54.4 | View |
| 27 | Implementing AEO With HubSpotHubSpot Academy · Nick Decoulos, Robert Flemister, Christine Lee, Jenn Sanchez, Aja Frost, Beeri Amiel, Rob Flemister, status closed | Certificate program · Vendor academySize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 53.7 | View |
| 28 | Optimize Pages for AI Search with GEO/AEOCXL · Steve Toth | Live cohort · CXLSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | $299One-off, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier C · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 53.3 | View |
| 29 | AI Brand Visibility Master ClassSMX / Search Engine Land / Jessica Bowman · Jessica Bowman | Live cohort · SMXSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | $299One-off ↑, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 53.0 | View |
| 30 | Optimizing Content for AI Master ClassSMX / Search Engine Land · Carolyn Shelby | Live cohort · SMXSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | $299One-off ↑, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 52.0 | View |
| 31 | SEO for LLMs Course: Proven GEO Strategies to Optimize for AI SearchMarketingSyrup SEO Academy · Crystal Carter, Kristina Azarenko | Self-paced · Own siteSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | $497One-off, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier C · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 51.0 | View |
| 32 | Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) TrainingAurelius Ivan Wijaya · Aurelius Ivan Wijaya | Live cohort · Own siteSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | $338One-off, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 50.7 | View |
| 33 | AI Search and SEO Mastery CourseSearch Atlas · Manick Bhan, Arman Advani | Self-paced · Own siteSize not published, 17 Sep 2026 | $997One-off, 17 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None17 Sep 2026 | 49.9 | View |
| 34 | Generative Engine Optimization Master ClassSMX / Search Engine Land / Will Scott · Will Scott, status closed | Live cohort · SMXSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | $299Per cohort ↑, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 49.9 | View |
| 35 | AI Visibility Essentials with SemrushSemrush Academy · Rita Cidre | Self-paced · Vendor academySize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 47.1 | View |
| 36 | Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI SearchSkillsBooster Academy · Anton Voroniuk | Self-paced · CourseraSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier A · Medium | 4.5 / 512 reviews, 18 Sep 2026 | 43.8 | View |
| 37 | Introduction to GEOUberall Academy · Not named | Self-paced · Vendor academySize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier C · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 43.6 | View |
| 38 | The AI Search ManualiPullRank · Michael King | Free manual · Own siteSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | FreeFree, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 43.5 | View |
| 39 | Mastering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)Tonex · Not named | Live cohort · Own siteSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | Not publishedNot published, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 41.3 | View |
| 40 | AEO – Answer Engine OptimizationGoDigital Academy · Pothireddy Srinivaasu Reddy | Vendor academy · Vendor academySize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | $313Bundled, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 34.7 | View |
| 41 | Generative Engine Optimization: The New Frontier in AI-Driven Content DiscoveryOptimizely Academy · Optimizely Education | Self-paced · Vendor academySize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | Not publishedNot published, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier B · Low | 5.0 / 51 review, 18 Sep 2026 | 34.2 | View |
| 42 | AI for SEO trainingYoast Academy · Yoast Academy team, Anne Noij | Self-paced · Vendor academySize not published, 17 Sep 2026 | $119Annual, 17 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None17 Sep 2026 | 30.2 | View |
| 43 | Mastering Search & AI Optimization (SEO)Reforge · Ethan Smith | Self-paced · ReforgeSize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | $1,995Bundled, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 25.8 | View |
| 44 | SEO Enablement: Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)Conductor · Not named | Free manual · Vendor academySize not published, 18 Sep 2026 | Not publishedNot published, 18 Sep 2026 | Tier D · Low | None18 Sep 2026 | 19.1 | View |
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| Rank | Course | Provider | Instructor | Format | Platform | Price (USD) | Price model | Trend | Rating | Members or enrolled | GEO | AEO | LLM citations | AI measurement | Live support | Community | Certificate | Refund policy | Transparency | Composite | Confidence | Tier | Checked |
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| 1 | AI SEO Rainmakers | SEO.Stream | Charles Floate | Community | Skool | $28918 Sep 2026 | Monthly | ↑ | 5.0/535 on Skool, 18 Sep 2026 | 356members, 18 Sep 2026 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 7-day money-back; message before Level 3 | 7 of 7 | 91.8 | High | A | 18 Sep 2026 |
| 2 | AI Profit Boardroom | AI Profit Boardroom | Julian Goldie | Community | Skool | $6918 Sep 2026 | Monthly | ↑ | 4.9/591 on Skool, 18 Sep 2026 | 3,500members, 18 Sep 2026 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 7-day no-questions refund plus 30-day ROI guarantee | 6 of 7 | 88.1 | Medium | A | 18 Sep 2026 |
| 3 | AI SEO Mastery | Caleb Ulku | Caleb Ulku | Community | Skool | $2718 Sep 2026 | Monthly | 5.0/58 on Skool, 18 Sep 2026 | 3,100members, 18 Sep 2026 | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | 7-day refund window | 6 of 7 | 87.6 | Medium | B | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 4 | AI SEO: Rank Expand Academy | Jesse Cunningham | Jesse Cunningham | Community | Skool | $9918 Sep 2026 | Monthly | 5.0/531 on Skool, 18 Sep 2026 | 693members, 18 Sep 2026 | Unverified | Unverified | Yes | Unverified | Yes | Yes | No | 90-day first-client money-back guarantee; 7-day free trial | 6 of 7 | 86.4 | Medium | A | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 5 | AEO, GEO, AI SEO: Get Cited by ChatGPT, Google, Perplexity | Udemy instructor Arun Nagarathanam | Arun Nagarathanam | Self-paced | Udemy | $17620 Sep 2026 | One-off | 4.7/5141 on Udemy, 18 Sep 2026 | 1,368learners, 18 Sep 2026 | Yes | Unverified | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | 30-day refund window | 6 of 7 | 85.2 | Medium | A | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 6 | AI Ranking | DataWise SEO / Nicolas Gorrono | Nicolas Gorrono | Community | Skool | $2717 Sep 2026 | Monthly | ↑ | 5.0/55 on Skool, 17 Sep 2026 | 701members, 17 Sep 2026 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 7-day refund window | 6 of 7 | 84.4 | Medium | B | 17 Sep 2026 |
| 7 | AI SEO: Mastering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) | SkillUp | Rajesh Menon, SkillUp | Self-paced | Coursera | Free20 Sep 2026 | Free | 4.6/550 on Coursera, 18 Sep 2026 | 9,190learners, 18 Sep 2026 | Yes | Unverified | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Not applicable (free program) | 5 of 6 | 83.1 | Medium | A | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 8 | From SEO to AEO: Optimizing for AI-led Search | Jellyfish Training | Chris Hutty | Live cohort | Vendor academy | $54918 Sep 2026 | One-off | 5.0/54 on Feefo, 18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | 7-day cancellation without liability when services have not commenced and are not due to commence in that period | 6 of 7 | 82.2 | Medium | B | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 9 | Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Get Cited by AI | FreeAcademy | Michail Ouroumis | Self-paced | Own site | Free18 Sep 2026 | Free | 4.8/511 on FreeAcademy, 18 Sep 2026 | 631students, 18 Sep 2026 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Not applicable (free program) | 5 of 6 | 81.3 | Medium | A | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 10 | AI SEO Mastery Pro | Caleb Ulku | Caleb Ulku | Community | Skool | $21718 Sep 2026 | Monthly | ↑ | 5.0/59 on Skool, 18 Sep 2026 | 707members, 18 Sep 2026 | Unverified | Unverified | Yes | Unverified | Yes | Yes | No | No refunds | 5 of 7 | 79.5 | Medium | B | 18 Sep 2026 |
| 11 | AI SEO Course 2026: From Zero to Page-One Results (AEO, GEO) | Arun Nagarathanam | Arun Nagarathanam | Self-paced | Udemy | $8918 Sep 2026 | One-off | 4.6/520,484 on Udemy, 18 Sep 2026 | 120,184members, 18 Sep 2026 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unverified | No | No | Yes | 30-day, 100% money-back guarantee | 6 of 7 | 78.7 | High | A | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 12 | AI Search Optimization & Agentic SEO | MLforSEO Academy | Beatrice Gamba | Self-paced | Vendor academy | $46118 Sep 2026 | One-off | 5.0/52 on the official product page, 18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Unverified | Unverified | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No refunds | 6 of 7 | 77.5 | Medium | B | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 13 | AEO Masterclass: AI Search Beyond SEO | Mostafa ElBermawy / NoGood | Mostafa ElBermawy | Live cohort | Maven | $49917 Sep 2026 | One-off | 4.6/542 on Maven, 17 Sep 2026 | Not published | Unverified | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Full refund through midpoint of course | 4 of 7 | 74.0 | Medium | A | 17 Sep 2026 | |
| 14 | Introduction to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) | The Open University | Camille Sharon Kleinman | Free manual | Own site | Free18 Sep 2026 | Free | 4.7/57 on OpenLearn Create, 18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Not applicable (free program) | 5 of 6 | 72.3 | Medium | B | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 15 | AI Search Optimization Masterclass | Surfer Academy | Tomasz Niezgoda, Danni Roseman, Paulina Kaleta | Self-paced | Vendor academy | Free18 Sep 2026 | Free | 4.8/59 on Udemy, 18 Sep 2026 | 570students, 18 Sep 2026 | Unverified | Unverified | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Not applicable (free program) | 5 of 6 | 71.4 | Medium | B | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 16 | Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) Course | Ahrefs Academy | Sam Oh | Self-paced | Vendor academy | Free18 Sep 2026 | Free | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Not applicable (free program) | 4 of 6 | 67.6 | Low | C | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 17 | Introduction to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) | Coursera | Edureka | Self-paced | Coursera | $3518 Sep 2026 | Bundled | 3.75/54 on Coursera, 18 Sep 2026 | 2,034members, 18 Sep 2026 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | 7-day monthly free trial; annual refund request within 14 days | 5 of 7 | 65.1 | Medium | B | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 18 | AEO Fundamentals | HubSpot Academy | Jorie Munroe, Jenn Sanchez | Self-paced | Vendor academy | Free17 Sep 2026 | Free | None17 Sep 2026 | Not published | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Not applicable (free program) | 4 of 6 | 63.2 | Low | C | 17 Sep 2026 | |
| 19 | AI SEO and GEO: Boost Your Brand's AI Visibility Professional Certificate | Coursera | Professionals from the Industry | Certificate program | Coursera | Free20 Sep 2026 | Free | 3.7/57 on Coursera, 18 Sep 2026 | 2,756members, 18 Sep 2026 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | 7-day one-time purchase policy; subscription refunds generally not provided; 14-day Coursera Plus Annual policy | 4 of 6 | 63.2 | Medium | B | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 20 | Certified Generative Engine Optimization Professional | Global Skill Development Council | Hayk Hakobyan, Ziggy Rafiq, Maxim Salnikov, Caleb Jephunneh | Certificate program | Own site | $40018 Sep 2026 | One-off | 4.7/5NaN on Trustpilot, 18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | 7-day refund window | 5 of 7 | 62.9 | Medium | B | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 21 | Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Specialization | Edureka | Edureka | Certificate program | Coursera | Not published18 Sep 2026 | Not published | 3.4/511 on Coursera, 18 Sep 2026 | 1,846members, 18 Sep 2026 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | 7-day subscription refund period or before earning a certificate; Coursera Plus Annual has 14 days | 5 of 7 | 62.2 | Medium | A | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 22 | The SEO Elite Circle | Julian Goldie | Julian Goldie | Community | Skool | $14918 Sep 2026 | Monthly | None18 Sep 2026 | 704members, 18 Sep 2026 | Unverified | Unverified | Unverified | Unverified | Yes | Yes | No | Not published | 2 of 7 | 60.0 | Low | C | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 23 | AI SEO Operators | Jonathan Boshoff | Jonathan Boshoff | Community | Skool | Free18 Sep 2026 | Free | None18 Sep 2026 | 4,200members, 18 Sep 2026 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unverified | No | Yes | No | Not applicable (free program) | 2 of 6 | 57.9 | Low | C | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 24 | AEO Institute Certification Tracks | AEO Institute | Not named | Certificate program | Own site | $918 Sep 2026 | One-off | ↑ | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | 14-day refund window | 4 of 7 | 57.1 | Low | D | 18 Sep 2026 |
| 25 | Learning AI Search: The Free AI Search Optimization Roadmap | Aleyda Solis | Aleyda Solis | Free manual | Own site | Free18 Sep 2026 | Free | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Not applicable (free program) | 4 of 6 | 56.8 | Low | C | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 26 | GEO Academy | Georion | Kevin Affentranger | Self-paced | Vendor academy | Free18 Sep 2026 | Free | None18 Sep 2026 | 127completers, 18 Sep 2026 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Not applicable (free program) | 5 of 6 | 54.4 | Low | D | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 27 | Implementing AEO With HubSpotStatus: closed | HubSpot Academy | Nick Decoulos, Robert Flemister, Christine Lee, Jenn Sanchez, Aja Frost, Beeri Amiel, Rob Flemister | Certificate program | Vendor academy | Free18 Sep 2026 | Free | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Unverified | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Not applicable (free program) | 4 of 6 | 53.7 | Low | D | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 28 | Optimize Pages for AI Search with GEO/AEO | CXL | Steve Toth | Live cohort | CXL | $29918 Sep 2026 | One-off | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Not published | 3 of 7 | 53.3 | Low | C | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 29 | AI Brand Visibility Master Class | SMX / Search Engine Land / Jessica Bowman | Jessica Bowman | Live cohort | SMX | $29918 Sep 2026 | One-off | ↑ | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | Unverified | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No refunds | 3 of 7 | 53.0 | Low | D | 18 Sep 2026 |
| 30 | Optimizing Content for AI Master Class | SMX / Search Engine Land | Carolyn Shelby | Live cohort | SMX | $29918 Sep 2026 | One-off | ↑ | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Unverified | Unverified | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No refunds | 3 of 7 | 52.0 | Low | D | 18 Sep 2026 |
| 31 | SEO for LLMs Course: Proven GEO Strategies to Optimize for AI Search | MarketingSyrup SEO Academy | Crystal Carter, Kristina Azarenko | Self-paced | Own site | $49718 Sep 2026 | One-off | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No refunds | 4 of 7 | 51.0 | Low | C | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 32 | Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Training | Aurelius Ivan Wijaya | Aurelius Ivan Wijaya | Live cohort | Own site | $33818 Sep 2026 | One-off | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Not published | 4 of 7 | 50.7 | Low | D | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 33 | AI Search and SEO Mastery Course | Search Atlas | Manick Bhan, Arman Advani | Self-paced | Own site | $99717 Sep 2026 | One-off | None17 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | Unverified | Yes | Unverified | Yes | Yes | No | Not published | 3 of 7 | 49.9 | Low | D | 17 Sep 2026 | |
| 34 | Generative Engine Optimization Master ClassStatus: closed | SMX / Search Engine Land / Will Scott | Will Scott | Live cohort | SMX | $29918 Sep 2026 | Per cohort | ↑ | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No refunds | 4 of 7 | 49.9 | Low | D | 18 Sep 2026 |
| 35 | AI Visibility Essentials with Semrush | Semrush Academy | Rita Cidre | Self-paced | Vendor academy | Free18 Sep 2026 | Free | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Not applicable (free program) | 4 of 6 | 47.1 | Low | D | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 36 | Generative AI for SEO: Be the #1 Answer in AI Search | SkillsBooster Academy | Anton Voroniuk | Self-paced | Coursera | Free18 Sep 2026 | Free | 4.5/512 on Coursera, 18 Sep 2026 | Not published | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Not applicable (free program) | 3 of 6 | 43.8 | Medium | A | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 37 | Introduction to GEO | Uberall Academy | Not named | Self-paced | Vendor academy | Free18 Sep 2026 | Free | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | No | Unverified | No | No | No | No | Not applicable (free program) | 3 of 6 | 43.6 | Low | C | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 38 | The AI Search Manual | iPullRank | Michael King | Free manual | Own site | Free18 Sep 2026 | Free | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Not applicable (free program) | 4 of 6 | 43.5 | Low | D | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 39 | Mastering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) | Tonex | Not named | Live cohort | Own site | Not published18 Sep 2026 | Not published | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Refund of fees paid if Tonex cancels a course | 3 of 7 | 41.3 | Low | D | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 40 | AEO – Answer Engine Optimization | GoDigital Academy | Pothireddy Srinivaasu Reddy | Vendor academy | Vendor academy | $31318 Sep 2026 | Bundled | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Unverified | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Non-refundable after joining course | 5 of 7 | 34.7 | Low | D | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 41 | Generative Engine Optimization: The New Frontier in AI-Driven Content Discovery | Optimizely Academy | Optimizely Education | Self-paced | Vendor academy | Not published18 Sep 2026 | Not published | 5.0/51 on the provider's academy, 18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | Not published | 1 of 7 | 34.2 | Low | B | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 42 | AI for SEO training | Yoast Academy | Yoast Academy team, Anne Noij | Self-paced | Vendor academy | $11917 Sep 2026 | Annual | None17 Sep 2026 | Not published | Unverified | Unverified | Unverified | Unverified | No | No | Yes | 30-day refund window | 4 of 7 | 30.2 | Low | D | 17 Sep 2026 | |
| 43 | Mastering Search & AI Optimization (SEO) | Reforge | Ethan Smith | Self-paced | Reforge | $1,99518 Sep 2026 | Bundled | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Unverified | Unverified | Unverified | Unverified | No | Yes | Yes | No refunds | 3 of 7 | 25.8 | Low | D | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| 44 | SEO Enablement: Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) | Conductor | Not named | Free manual | Vendor academy | Not published18 Sep 2026 | Not published | None18 Sep 2026 | Not published | Unverified | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | Not published | 2 of 7 | 19.1 | Low | D | 18 Sep 2026 |
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Free programs. 4 unverified. Checked 18 Sep 2026.
26 of 44
Programs that teach GEO. 12 unverified. Checked 18 Sep 2026.
19 of 44
Programs that teach AEO. 12 unverified. Checked 18 Sep 2026.
37 of 44
Programs that teach LLM citations. 4 unverified. Checked 18 Sep 2026.
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Paid programs with a published refund policy (not applicable to free programs). 6 unverified. Checked 18 Sep 2026.
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Paid programs whose price moved since June 2026 (2+ dated prices). 11 unverified. Checked 18 Sep 2026.
How the score is built
How is the ranking calculated?
Six weighted dimensions (satisfaction 22%, volume 13%, recency 15%, sentiment 20%, transparency 20%, completeness 10%) produce a composite from 0 to 100, rubric v1, locked 17 September 2026. The score measures public evidence about a program (what is published, what learners say, how current it is), not teaching quality. Every hub carries the weights and the rule that low-confidence programs are listed, not ranked; the full method is on the methodology page.
Find a course for your situation
Four questions, answered from the same dataset as the table. The table above stays the full answer; this narrows it to one to three programs with a reason each.
Embed the top 10
Static HTML of the top 10 by composite (rank, course, price, rating, composite, checked date), no script, every row linking to its record, attribution and date in the caption.
Ranked by intent
Each hub ranks the programs that match one buying intent, using the same composite. The top pick is whichever program the score puts first on that hub.
- Best free AI SEO course
6 ranked, 9 listed Top pick: AI SEO: Mastering Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), composite 83.1, 18 Sep 2026 - Best AI SEO community
7 ranked, 3 listed Top pick: AI SEO Rainmakers, composite 91.8, 18 Sep 2026 - Best AI SEO certification
14 ranked, 13 listed Top pick: AEO, GEO, AI SEO: Get Cited by ChatGPT, Google, Perplexity, composite 85.2, 18 Sep 2026 - Best GEO course
13 ranked, 13 listed Top pick: AI SEO Rainmakers, composite 91.8, 18 Sep 2026 - Best AEO course
7 ranked, 12 listed Top pick: AI SEO Rainmakers, composite 91.8, 18 Sep 2026 - Best LLM SEO course
18 ranked, 19 listed Top pick: AI SEO Rainmakers, composite 91.8, 18 Sep 2026 - Best AI SEO course for beginners
14 ranked, 3 listed Top pick: AI Profit Boardroom, composite 88.1, 18 Sep 2026 - Best AI SEO course for agencies
10 ranked, 10 listed Top pick: AI SEO Rainmakers, composite 91.8, 18 Sep 2026 - Best AI SEO course for local business
8 ranked, 6 listed Top pick: AI Profit Boardroom, composite 88.1, 18 Sep 2026 - Best AI SEO course for affiliates
2 ranked, 0 listed Top pick: AI SEO Rainmakers, composite 91.8, 18 Sep 2026 - Best AI SEO course for in-house SEOs
9 ranked, 12 listed Top pick: AI SEO Rainmakers, composite 91.8, 18 Sep 2026 - AI SEO courses in other languages
6 ranked, 10 listed French: Formation AI Search & GEO, composite 70.8, 18 Sep 2026German: Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Werde zur KI-Antwort, composite 78.9, 18 Sep 2026Spanish: Curso de GEO: posicionamiento en buscadores basados en IA generativa, composite 57.5, 18 Sep 2026
Index of every hub with its current top pick: best AI SEO courses by intent. Buying questions answered from the data: AI SEO course buying guides. Terms: AI SEO glossary. Cohort dates: AI SEO course calendar. Who teaches what: AI SEO course instructors. Who publishes this and what is disclosed: About AiSeoCourse Directory.
Frequently asked questions
How is the ranking calculated?
Six weighted dimensions (satisfaction 22%, volume 13%, recency 15%, sentiment 20%, transparency 20%, completeness 10%) produce a composite from 0 to 100, rubric v1, locked 17 September 2026. The score measures public evidence about a program (what is published, what learners say, how current it is), not teaching quality. Every hub carries the weights and the rule that low-confidence programs are listed, not ranked; the full method is on the methodology page.
Can a course pay to rank higher?
No. No program has paid, or can pay, to be listed, ranked or featured. Rank order is score order on every page.
Which languages are covered?
44 of 60 programs are taught in English and share this table and every English hub; the other 16 (German (4), French (6), Indonesian (1), Spanish (5)) keep full records and are ranked within their own language hub (checked 18 September 2026). Free programs are ranked on the free AI SEO course hub.
Where do the numbers come from?
Every value was read from a provider page or a review platform and carries the URL and the date it was seen (observation cutoff 18 September 2026). Ratings are shown with their platform and review count and are never blended across platforms. The dataset is downloadable as CSV and JSON under CC BY 4.0.