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How a Cloud Training Academy Increased Enrollments by 5× While Reducing Costs
Client Overview
The client is a Cloud Training Academy offering certification-focused programs in AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes for early-career professionals and working engineers.
Their courses competed in a crowded market dominated by:
- Free online content
- YouTube tutorials
- Low-cost certification prep platforms
Despite strong curriculum quality, enrollment growth was inconsistent.
The Challenge
The academy struggled with:
- High cost per enrollment ($850 per enrollment)
- Low conversion rates despite lead volume
- Difficulty differentiating from free learning resources
- Inconsistent batch fills impacting revenue predictability
They needed scale without spiraling acquisition costs.
Objectives
- Increase qualified leads and enrollments
- Reduce cost per enrollment
- Improve conversion rate
- Build predictable monthly enrollment flow
- Position courses around career outcomes, not just certifications
Our Approach
SEO for Certification Intent
We targeted high-intent certification keywords, focusing on:
- Career-oriented searches
- Exam readiness and outcomes
- Job-aligned learning intent
This attracted learners closer to decision-making.
YouTube as a Trust Funnel
We created:
- Free technical snippets and tutorials
- Exam-focused explainer videos
- Instructor-led credibility content
YouTube acted as a pre-sell trust channel, not just awareness.
Lead Magnets That Qualified, Not Just Captured
- Free AWS fundamentals resources
- Practical starter guides instead of generic PDFs
- Lead magnets designed to filter serious learners
Conversion-Optimized Landing Pages & Nurture
- Landing pages focused on career outcomes and placement impact
- Email nurture using student success stories
- Clear next steps for enrollment
Result
Growth became scalable and predictable.
Why This Strategy Worked
Learners don’t buy courses — they buy career outcomes.
By aligning SEO, content, and conversion around real-world results, the academy outperformed competitors offering free content.
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Services Used
SEO for EdTech
YouTube Marketing
Lead Magnet Strategy
Conversion Optimization
Email Nurture
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