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Official programme prospectus
SEO & Online Visibility
Get found on Google with practical search optimisation.
- Duration
- 1 month / about 4 weeks
- Fee
- SLE 500
- Delivery
- Online · Face-to-face · Blended
- Level
- Foundation
SLIHSD · SEO & Online Visibility · Programme prospectus
1. About SLIHSD
Sierra Leone Institute for Humanitarian and Sustainable Development is a developing professional education, training and capacity-development institute focused on practical, accessible learning for humanitarian, community and sustainable-development practice.
2. Why this programme?
Get found on Google with practical search optimisation. The programme is structured for learners who need practical, assessable capability they can connect to real responsibilities while continuing work or other commitments.
3. Programme at a glance
- Category
- Digital, Creative & Business
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- 1 month (about 4 weeks)
- Study modes
- Online · Face-to-face · Blended
- Indicative programme fee
- SLE 500
- Registration fee
- SLE 100
- Location
- Mile 91, Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone
- Application deadline
- 31 March 2026
Around 4 weeks of guided study, with weekday evening or weekend sessions and short practical tasks between sessions.
4. Target audience
- • Learners, freelancers, entrepreneurs and small-business owners developing practical digital or creative skills.
- • Staff who need stronger digital production, communication or office skills for their current role.
- • School leavers and graduates building an evidence-based portfolio for further study or entry-level opportunities.
5. Entry requirements
- • Open to all learners; no formal qualification required.
- • Access to a phone, tablet or computer for online and blended study.
- • Commitment to attend sessions and submit assignments on time.
6. Learning outcomes
- • Research and target useful keywords
- • Optimise pages for search
- • Set up and improve a local listing
7. Course structure and modules
| Unit | Study block | Module |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Week 1 | How search engines rank pages |
| 2 | Week 2 | Keyword research and intent |
| 3 | Week 3 | On-page SEO and content structure |
| 4 | Week 4 | Local SEO, listings and link basics |
8. Detailed module breakdown
1. How search engines rank pages (Week 1)
Study how search engines rank pages in the context of digital, Creative & Business, connecting essential concepts with practical decisions and professional documentation.
- • Essential concepts and terminology within how search engines rank pages
- • Methods, tools and professional standards used in practice
- • Application through a relevant case, task or workplace scenario
Assessed work: Complete a guided case task applying how search engines rank pages to a realistic setting.
2. Keyword research and intent (Week 2)
Examine keyword research and intent as an evidence-to-decision process, from selecting suitable methods to interpreting and presenting findings.
- • Purpose, scope and ethical considerations for keyword research and intent
- • Appropriate data sources, methods and quality checks
- • Interpretation, documentation and decision-ready reporting
Assessed work: Produce and review a working analysis or evidence tool for keyword research and intent.
3. On-page SEO and content structure (Week 3)
Study on-page SEO and content structure in the context of digital, Creative & Business, connecting essential concepts with practical decisions and professional documentation.
- • Essential concepts and terminology within on-page SEO and content structure
- • Methods, tools and professional standards used in practice
- • Application through a relevant case, task or workplace scenario
Assessed work: Complete a guided case task applying on-page SEO and content structure to a realistic setting.
4. Local SEO, listings and link basics (Week 4)
Study local SEO, listings and link basics in the context of digital, Creative & Business, connecting essential concepts with practical decisions and professional documentation.
- • Essential concepts and terminology within local SEO, listings and link basics
- • Methods, tools and professional standards used in practice
- • Application through a relevant case, task or workplace scenario
Assessed work: Complete a guided case task applying local SEO, listings and link basics to a realistic setting.
9. Practical project / portfolio
Portfolio piece completed and reviewed in class.
10. Teaching & learning approach
- • Tutor-led explanation and demonstration focused on the published module topics.
- • Guided practice using cases, scenarios, templates or production tasks relevant to the programme.
- • Individual and group feedback that helps learners improve work before final submission.
- • Flexible online, face-to-face or blended participation, with evening and weekend scheduling where available.
11. Assessment & completion
- • Short applied tasks linked to the published modules.
- • Practical component: Portfolio piece completed and reviewed in class.
- • A final assessment or portfolio review covering the full syllabus.
- • Participation in guided sessions, discussions and group exercises.
12. Career & professional pathways
- • Use the completed portfolio to demonstrate practical capability for freelance, small-business or junior digital work.
- • Apply the skills within communications, administration, marketing or programme-support responsibilities.
- • Progress to a longer SLIHSD digital, creative or business programme where available.
13. Learner support
- • Session handouts, checklists and templates you keep after the course.
- • Practice files and design or campaign briefs for each tool covered.
- • Tutor guidance by WhatsApp between sessions.
14. Fees & enrolment
Indicative programme fee for this course is SLE 500, plus a one-off registration fee of SLE 100. Final fees and any instalment arrangement are confirmed with you in writing before you commit.
| Course length | Indicative fee |
|---|---|
| 1 month short courses | SLE 150 – 750 |
| 1–3 months | SLE 2,500 |
| 3–6 months | SLE 3,500 |
| 6–18 months | SLE 5,000 |
15. Quality, recognition & regulatory notice
SLIHSD is a developing professional learning institution. Accreditation and formal recognition are subject to applicable regulatory approvals. Completion records an SLIHSD professional short course and is not presented as an accredited academic award.
Learners who complete all assessments receive an SLIHSD professional certificate of completion. This records completion of an SLIHSD short course and is not presented as an accredited academic award.
16. Contact & application
Learn. Build skills. Make a difference.
Apply online at slihsd.org/admissions, message us on WhatsApp +232 73655013, call +232 73655013, or email info@slihsd.org.
Sierra Leone Institute for Humanitarian and Sustainable Development (SLIHSD) · Mile 91, Tonkolili District, Sierra Leone · WhatsApp Business +232 73655013 · info@slihsd.org · slihsd.org
SLIHSD is a developing professional learning institution. Accreditation and formal recognition are subject to applicable regulatory approvals. Certificates issued reflect completion of SLIHSD short courses and are not presented as accredited academic awards.