On March 24, 2025, our masterclass has transitioned from a free offer to a paid course, priced at USD475. In this article, we've outlined important information on the change, but you can click here to go to the source directly.
About the course
Our Content Optimization MasterClass 2025 contains 18 lessons divided into 4 modules, from the fundamentals to the more technical components, to take your SEO optimization skills to the next level.
We strategically designed and structured the modules considering the needs of two general segments.
CMOs and Marketing leaders: Module 1 is enough to better understand SEO and its value by learning crucial components without becoming too technical.
Writers and Specialists: You’ll use this course to become an indispensable asset to your team, company, or clients.
How to enroll?
The new masterclass is hosted on a separate platform, so the first step is to create an account. Here is how:
Access the Masterclass landing page: https://surferseo.com/academy/content-optimization-masterclass/
Sign up for a new account. The course is hosted on an external platform so your Surfer login isn't automatically assigned as your information, but if you already have an account with Surfer, feel free to use the same credentials to register.
Getting Access to the Paid Course
Access for Scale, Enterprise, and Higher-Tier Legacy Plans
If you're on a Scale, Enterprise, or higher-tier Legacy Plan, you’ll continue to have access to the Masterclass at no additional cost. You can access the course in-app by going to Settings → Billing → Masterclass.
Access for Lower Plans
If you're on a lower plan (Essential or smaller legacy plans), the Masterclass will no longer be included for free. However, you have the option to upgrade to Scale Plan. The Masterclass is valued at USD475, but with the upgrade, you’ll get continued access at no additional cost.
How to Upgrade
Go to Settings - Login to your Surfer account and click on Settings.
Under Billing Section, select Masterclass - Once inside the Masterclass Tab, you'll see basic information on the course and an option to upgrade.
Click “Upgrade to Scale” - You’ll be redirected to the purchase page to upgrade your plan.
Once your account has been successfully upgraded to the Scale Plan, you’ll instantly gain access to the Masterclass without any additional charges, as a complementary benefit.
Not sure what Surfer Plan you're on? There are 3 ways to find out:
On your Settings, you can see the full details of Your Plan
If you're on a lower tier plan, you will automatically see a message in your Masterclass tab that says: "Upgrade to Scale"
Feel free to contact our Support Team for more information
FAQ
What’s the price of the course?
The course is priced at $475.
How can I get the certification?
All you have to do is complete the final exam with at least 17 points.
Is it necessary to complete the course to get the certification?
No, you can jump directly to the final exam if you already have this knowledge.
How many tries do I get for the exam?
You can try one time every 24 hours.
I’ve passed the exam. When will I get my certification?
Certificates are automatically generated and are issued once a week.
Is the course available in Spanish?
Yes!
I’m not getting the 2FA code. What can I do?
2FA codes are usually delivered immediately, but sometimes it can take a little longer. Please make sure to review these key points:
Check your non-primary inboxes
Try resending the code
If you are still having issues getting the code, please contact Circle Support.