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Black Hat SEO : Advanced SEO Techniques to Rank #1 in 2025
Black Hat SEO : Advanced SEO Techniques to Rank #1 in 2025 is a beginner-level online course from Udemy in SEO. It is structured in 15 modules with 8 stated learning outcomes. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 3.8/5 from 84 ratings on Udemy, with 514 enrolled.
Part of our SEO courses collection, where we compare it against 8 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | Udemy |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 3.8★ (84 reviews) |
| Learners | 514 |
| Price | Free Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
Skills you’ll gain
What this course covers
15 modulesThe 15-part outline Udemy publishes for this course.
Module 1 · Introduction to Black Hat SEO
Module 2 · Black Hat SEO Fundamentals
Module 3 · Strategic Mastery and Risk Mitigation
Module 4 · Setting Up Your Black Hat SEO Toolkit
Module 5 · Mastering Private Blog Networks (PBNs)
Module 6 · Cloaking and Obfuscation Mastery
Module 7 · Social Media & Engagement Manipulation
Module 8 · Domain & Traffic Manipulation
Module 9 · Negative SEO
Module 10 · Local SEO Manipulation
Module 11 · Technical Black Hat SEO
Module 12 · Off-Page SEO
Module 13 · Modern & AI-Based
Module 14 · Practical Black Hat Applications
Module 15 · Outro + Bonus
What learners rate it
Rated 3.8/5 by 84 learners on Udemy (checked 29 Aug 2026).
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| Course | Provider | Rating | Price | Duration | Why pick this one |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Hat SEO : Advanced SEO Techniques to Rank #1 in 2025 This |
Udemy
|
3.8★ | Free | Free — certificate included | |
| Google SEO Fundamentals |
 Coursera
|
4.8★ | Check price | 9h 27m | Highest rated (4.8★ from 3.7K reviews) |
| Search Engine Optimization (SEO) |
Coursera
|
4.6★ | Check price | 2 months | Beginner-friendly · 2 months |
| Free SEO Training Course |
Udemy
|
4.6★ | Free | Free — and still gives a certificate |
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Common questions
Is Black Hat SEO : Advanced SEO Techniques to Rank #1 in 2025 free?
Yes. Udemy lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does Black Hat SEO : Advanced SEO Techniques to Rank #1 in 2025 come with a certificate?
Yes — Udemy lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
Is Black Hat SEO : Advanced SEO Techniques to Rank #1 in 2025 suitable for beginners?
Yes. Udemy lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.
What does Black Hat SEO : Advanced SEO Techniques to Rank #1 in 2025 cover?
It is organised into 15 modules, starting with Introduction to Black Hat SEO and going on to Black Hat SEO Fundamentals, Strategic Mastery and Risk Mitigation, Setting Up Your Black Hat SEO Toolkit, Mastering Private Blog Networks (PBNs), among others. The full outline is on this page.