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AI SEO Course Study 2026 finds most courses miss answer engine optimization

The AI SEO Course Study 2026 released an open dataset comparing 65 AI SEO courses from 45 providers. It found that 71% of verified courses teach generative engine optimization (GEO), but only 42% cover answer engine optimization (AEO), a critical skill for AI search visibility. The study also revealed gaps in entity SEO (28% coverage) and off-page signals (44%), while 56% of courses are free,…

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  • Only 42% of 65 AI SEO courses teach answer engine optimization (AEO), despite its importance for AI search visibility
  • Most courses (71%) focus on generative engine optimization (GEO), but 28% lack entity SEO training, critical for AI rankings
  • 56% of courses are free, while paid options range from $189.99 to $997 one-time or $149/month for memberships
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AI SEO Course Study 2026: 65 AI SEO Courses Compared, and Fewer Than Half Teach Answer Engine Optimization

usatoday.com · 28 September 2026

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