SEMPO Institute's popular online distance learning program will be the subject of a September 28th eMarketing Talk Show podcast featuring SEMPO Institute Dean Terry Plank, http://www.emarketingtalkshow.com "What to Expect from the SEMPO Institute Search Marketing Training & Career Development Courses," to be broadcast at 4PM PDT, will feature four segments: 1.) The Competitive and Career Advantages of SEMPO Institute, 2.) Fundamentals of Search Marketing Course: Covering SEO & PPC, 3.) Learning Advanced Search Advertising from the SEMPO Institute, and 4.) Learning Advanced SEO (Search Engine Optimization) from the SEMPO Institute.
"SEMPO Institute's first year has been a stellar one. We have proven there is a great need for peer-driven classes that teach current best practices to working professionals, and those
considering entering the search engine marketing field," says Plank. "One of SEMPO Institute's defining characteristics is that our classes are developed by professionals actively working
in the field today."
"Search marketing knowledge gives companies a competitive advantage and helps individuals enhance their career development. SEMPO Institute can provide both," says Plank.
Course Offerings
SEMPO Institute currently offers three online courses: Fundamentals of Search Marketing, Advanced Search Optimization and Advanced Search Advertising.
Fundamentals of Search Marketing provides a core understanding of organic and paid search and includes lessons in keyword fundamentals, search engines, pay-per-click campaigns, tracking
and reporting, linking and directories. Cost is $499; $399 for SEMPO members.
Advanced Search Engine Optimization is a multi-lesson course, comparable in curriculum scope to a college semester unit, designed to teach the 'how to' of Search Engine Optimization. Cost
is $1,750; $1,400 for SEMPO members.
SEMPO Institute's Advanced Search Advertising is a 13-lesson course that teaches advanced tactics and theories in search advertising and auctioned media. Cost is $1,750; $1,400 for SEMPO
members. SEMPO is working with Google to award graduates of the Advanced Search Advertising course a voucher covering the cost of the Google Advertising Professionals (GAP) program
certification test, a $50 value. Google and SEMPO are also working together to incorporate GAP practice questions into SEMPO's curriculum.
All courses offer student and military discounts as well.
About the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO)
SEMPO is a global non-profit organization serving the search engine marketing industry and marketing professionals engaged in it. Its purpose is to provide a foundation for industry
growth through building stronger relationships, fostering awareness, providing education, promoting the industry, generating research, and creating a better understanding of search and
its role in marketing. Representing thousands in over 30 countries, SEMPO has over 630 members. It represents the common interests of companies and consultants worldwide and provides them
with a voice in the marketplace. SEMPO's education and outreach initiatives are sponsored in part by Microsoft, Yahoo!, Google, Superpages.com Atlas, and Search Engine Strategies. For
more information, or to join the organization, please visit http://www.emarketingtalkshow.com) is an educational Internet marketing podcast suitable for experienced Web professionals as well as beginners. Covering topics related to Internet
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