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Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Get Cited by AI
Visit Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Get Cited by AI on the provider siteGenerative Engine Optimization (GEO): Get Cited by AI review: a self-paced program from FreeAcademy, taught by Michail Ouroumis, ranked 9 of 45 English programs with a composite of 81.1 at medium confidence, evidence tier A (checked 18 September 2026).
Price Free (checked 18 Sep 2026). Rating: 4.8 of 5 from 11 reviews on FreeAcademy (checked 18 Sep 2026). Size: 631 students (checked 18 Sep 2026). Curriculum: 10 of 13 tracked flags confirmed, 3 confirmed absent, 0 unverified.
Verdict
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Get Cited by AI is free and carries more public evidence than most free programs: 4.8 out of 5 from 11 reviews, with 631 students on the record. Those reviews sit on FreeAcademy's own platform rather than an independent one, so confidence is medium and the composite puts it 9 of 45. The curriculum runs 10 modules and ends with a graded exam and a certificate. It fits beginners who want a structured GEO grounding at no cost. Skip it if you need AEO or local AI SEO, or if you want feedback on your own site from a working practitioner.
Who it fits
- Beginners who want a structured GEO grounding without paying
- Self-teachers happy with lesson pages and a final exam
- Anyone testing whether AI search work interests them before spending
Who should skip it
- Buyers who need AEO or local AI SEO coverage
- Practitioners who want live calls and feedback on real work
- Anyone who needs an accredited credential
Score breakdown
Composite 81.1 of 100, rubric v1, evidence tier A, medium confidence (48 of 67 attributes confirmed, checked 18 Sep 2026). The score measures public evidence about a program (what is published, what learners say, how current it is), not teaching quality.
AI SEO course scoring methodology: weights, evidence ladder, confidence rule and what was checked and not found for every program. Every price in context: AI SEO course cost.
| Dimension | Weight | Score | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satisfaction | 28%base 22% | 82 | 22.5 | 4.8 of 5 from 11 on FreeAcademy, shrunk toward the dataset mean over all rated programs (freeacademy has fewer than 2 rated programs) (4.649) with prior n 10 to 4.728; 3.5 scores 0. Checked 18 Sep 2026. |
| Volume | 16%base 13% | 67 | 10.9 | 11 reviews (checked 18 Sep 2026); 631 students (checked 18 Sep 2026). Caps: 100 reviews, 3,000 members. |
| Recency | 19%base 15% | 96 | 17.9 | Latest dated evidence: public discussion on 5 Sep 2026, 0.5 months before the cutoff of 21 Sep 2026; 2 dated events on record. |
| Sentiment | 0%base 20% | n/a | 0.0 | No independent public discussion or attributed review found (checked 2026-09-18) |
| Transparency | 25%base 20% | 83 | 20.8 | 5 of 6 checks met (checked 18 Sep 2026); not met: testimonials or reviews carry dates; not applicable: refundPublished. |
| Completeness | 13%base 10% | 72 | 9.0 | 48 of 67 tracked attributes confirmed (checked 18 Sep 2026). |
Weight redistribution (evidence ladder): sentiment (20%) to satisfaction, volume, recency, transparency, completeness.
Facts
Each value carries its data label (provider-stated, observed, calculated), the date it was checked and its source. Unverified means the value could not be confirmed on a public page by the check date.
| Attribute | Value | Label | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provider | FreeAcademy | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [1] |
| Instructor | Michail Ouroumis | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [2] |
| Platform | Own site | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Format | Self-paced: Self-paced web course with lesson pages, quizzes and a final exam | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Level | Intermediate | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] | |
| Language | English | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Status | Live | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Price | Free | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Price note | The course page states that the course is free and can be started without signup | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Annual price | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Normalised monthly cost | $0 (free) | calculated | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Pricing mechanism | free forever | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [1] |
| Instalments | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Regional pricing | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Team pricing | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Refund policy | Not applicable (free program) | |||
| Course rating | 4.8 of 5 from 11 reviews on FreeAcademy | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Students | 631 students | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Launched | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Last dated content update seen | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Next cohort | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Access model | Lifetime | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [1] |
| Update model | Continuous | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [1] |
| Module count | 10 | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Lesson count | 26 | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Hours of video | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Time to complete | 6-8 hours | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [4] |
| Live call frequency | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Live call day | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Live call timezone | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Support channel | Community feed | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | [5] |
| Instructor access | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Practical work | None | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Certificate | Yes, accreditation: none | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [6] |
| Community included | Yes | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | [5] |
| Tools bundled | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Tools taught | Google Rich Results Test, Next.js, HubSpot CRM, Zoho CRM, HARO, Otterly.ai, Profound, Scrunch AI, Semrush, Ahrefs, Perplexity API, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Salesforce | 18 Sep 2026 | [7] | |
| AI platforms named | Chatgpt, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, Google ai overviews | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] | |
| Audience (provider-stated) | beginners | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [5] |
| Provider ranks itself in a roundup | Yes | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [4] |
| Affiliate program | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 | |
| Public case studies | Unverified | unverified | 18 Sep 2026 |
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Get Cited by AI price and price history
Free (checked 18 September 2026). The course page states that the course is free and can be started without signup.
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Get Cited by AI refund policy
Not applicable: the program is free (checked 18 Sep 2026).
What Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Get Cited by AI teaches
10 of 13 tracked curriculum flags are confirmed on public pages, 3 confirmed absent and 0 unverified (checked 18 September 2026). A confirmed flag means the provider's own curriculum or listing names the topic; the source is cited, the wording is not reproduced.
| Flag | Status | Label | Checked | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEO | Yes | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| AEO | No | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| LLM citations | Yes | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Entity SEO | Yes | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [7] |
| AI visibility measurement | Yes | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Traditional SEO | Yes | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Links and off-page | Yes | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [8] |
| Local AI SEO | No | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Structured data | Yes | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [7] |
| AI crawler access | No | observed | 18 Sep 2026 | [3] |
| Content for extraction | Yes | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [9] |
| Brand mentions and PR | Yes | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [8] |
| AI workflows and automation | Yes | provider-stated | 18 Sep 2026 | [10] |
Reception
Ratings by platform
| Platform | Rating | Reviews | Checked | Read the reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FreeAcademy | 4.8 of 5 | 11 | 18 Sep 2026 | Read reviews on FreeAcademy |
Also checked with no course-level rating: Trustpilot, G2, reddit (checked 18 Sep 2026).
What public discussion says
No independent public discussion or attributed review found (checked 2026-09-18)
Cautions
Sourced facts from the caution checks (price consistency, page history, instructor identity, testimonial dating, self-ranking, certificate claims). Neutral by design: each line is what a public page shows, with its date.
- The terms state that FreeAcademy.ai may modify, update, or discontinue courses at any time. Check 4, seen 18 Sep 2026 [11]
- FreeAcademy.ai's own GEO roundup lists this course first. Check 6, seen 18 Sep 2026 [4]
- The terms state that certificates should not be misrepresented as accredited degrees or professional licenses. Check 7, seen 18 Sep 2026 [11]
Compared with
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Get Cited by AI alternatives
No cheaper program in the same format band and language is on record (checked 18 Sep 2026).
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Get Cited by AI review: questions
How much does Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Get Cited by AI cost?
It is free. The course page says learning can start without signing up, while the provider's FAQ says an account is needed for progress tracking and for the exam and certificate. No refund policy is published, which is moot at this price. Checked 18 September 2026.
Who teaches it?
Michail Ouroumis of FreeAcademy.ai is named as the instructor. The directory found a thin public track record beyond a single other product, with no published AI search tests or conference talks under his name. Checked 18 September 2026.
What does the course cover?
10 modules and 26 lessons, estimated at 6-8 hours. Topics run from GEO foundations and how retrieval works inside LLMs through schema markup and content formatting for extraction. There is platform-specific work on ChatGPT and Perplexity, with Google AI Overviews covered too. AEO and local AI SEO are absent.
Is the certificate worth anything?
You get one at no cost. FreeAcademy's terms state that certificates should not be presented as accredited degrees or professional licences, and no accrediting body is named. Treat it as proof you finished the material, not as a formal qualification. Checked 18 September 2026.
Can you trust the rating?
The 4.8 out of 5 comes from 11 reviews on FreeAcademy's own site. That is enough volume for evidence tier A, but it is not independent. No rating on Trustpilot, and no Reddit discussion found. FreeAcademy's own GEO roundup also lists this course first.
Sources
- https://freeacademy.ai/about
- https://www.michaelouroumis.com/
- https://freeacademy.ai/courses/geo-generative-engine-optimization
- https://freeacademy.ai/blog/best-free-geo-courses
- https://freeacademy.ai/lessons/geo-introduction
- https://freeacademy.ai/certificate
- https://freeacademy.ai/lessons/structured-data-for-ai
- https://freeacademy.ai/lessons/authority-building
- https://freeacademy.ai/lessons/content-structure
- https://freeacademy.ai/lessons/monitoring-strategy
- https://freeacademy.ai/terms
Record last checked on 18 September 2026. Observation cutoff for the dataset: 21 September 2026. Source file: 39-freeacademy-geo-get-cited-by-ai.md.
Cite this
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO): Get Cited by AI: composite 81.1 of 100 (medium confidence), Free, 4.8 of 5 from 11 reviews on FreeAcademy. AiSeoCourse Directory, 18 September 2026. https://aiseocourse.directory/courses/freeacademy-geo-get-cited-by-ai/ (CC BY 4.0).
