Oriana Solutions is launching its GEO certification for Quebec entrepreneurs and small businesses. It is for those who follow our training on GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) best practices, that is, the art of being recommended by ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity and other AI search engines.
The training has 10 chapters, followed by a final exam. People who pass receive a certificate, a badge, a LinkedIn banner and a verification link to share.
What is Oriana Solutions' GEO certification?
Oriana Solutions' GEO certification attests that a person completed the training on Generative Engine Optimization best practices and passed the final exam. It validates six skills: telling SEO, SEA and GEO apart, creating credible content, building a business's authority, structuring a site for AIs, running the technical checks and writing in natural language.
The training is available online: GEO training 2026: how to attract more customers with AI search engines, split into 10 chapters in a logical order.
Why does a GEO certification matter in Quebec?
Because Quebec consumers already use AI to decide where to buy. According to the CQCD barometer, one Quebecer in four (24%) regularly or every time uses AI to support purchase decisions, according to the CQCD barometer. According to Deloitte, 29% of adults in developed countries will see at least one AI-generated search summary every day rather than traditional engines. And according to the CQCD barometer (ORAMA Marketing, September 2026), 30% of 35 to 44 year-olds use it for purchase decisions.
Visitors arriving from an AI engine also convert 4.4 times better than organic search visitors, according to a Semrush study (June 2025) covering more than 500 digital marketing and SEO topics. For a small business, being recommended by an AI has become a concrete commercial advantage.
A skill that is still rare
Many businesses have not adapted yet: it is common to find sites with no citations at all in ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity. Training now means getting ahead.
Who is the GEO certification for?
It is for entrepreneurs, managers and marketing leads at Quebec small businesses who want their company recommended by AIs. No technical knowledge is required.
- ✓Entrepreneurs and self-employed workers who want to be found by their customers in ChatGPT and Gemini.
- ✓Small business managers who want to understand where to invest: SEO, advertising or GEO.
- ✓Marketing leads who need to structure their company's content and site for AIs.
- ✓Agencies and freelancers who want to show their clients they master GEO.
How do you get the GEO certification in four steps?
You read the 10 chapters, pass the exam with at least 75%, then collect your certificate and verification link.
- ✓Follow the training. Read the 10 chapters of the GEO training. Your progress is saved in your browser.
- ✓Take the exam. 67 multiple-choice questions, after entering your name and email. The pass mark is 75%.
- ✓Receive your certification. A downloadable certificate, a badge, a LinkedIn banner and a unique certificate number.
- ✓Share your link. Add the certification to your LinkedIn profile with your verification link.
What does the 10-chapter GEO training cover?
The 10 chapters follow a logical order, from the numbers that justify the investment to the action plan.
- ✓Chapter 1. Why search is changing with AI.
- ✓Chapter 2. SEO, SEA and GEO: what is the difference?
- ✓Chapter 3. Understanding GEO and its four pillars.
- ✓Chapter 4. Creating relevant, credible content.
- ✓Chapter 5. Building authority and reputation.
- ✓Chapter 6. Being present on reliable sources.
- ✓Chapter 7. Structuring your site for AIs.
- ✓Chapter 8. Writing to win over AI.
- ✓Chapter 9. Technology, SEO and your Google profile.
- ✓Chapter 10. Taking action.
What do certified people receive?
They receive a certificate in their name, a badge, a LinkedIn banner and a verification link. The link leads to a page on Oriana Solutions' website that confirms the name, date and score tied to the certificate number, so a client or partner can make sure the certification is authentic. The certificate is valid for 12 months and carries the "GEO 2026" version of the program.
After the certification, you can measure your progress with GEO Monitor, our tool that tracks what AI says about your business.
Is the GEO certification officially recognized?
The GEO certification is an Oriana Solutions certification. It attests your knowledge of GEO best practices, but it is not a diploma accredited by a government body. Its value rests on the training content, on the exam and on the fact that anyone can verify that a certificate is authentic.
Frequently asked questions about the GEO certification
What is Oriana Solutions' GEO certification?
It is a GEO certification designed for Quebec entrepreneurs and small businesses: it attests that you completed the 10-chapter training on GEO best practices and passed the final exam.
How do I take the GEO certification exam?
Read the 10 chapters of the GEO training, then take the 67-question exam on the exam page, reachable at the end of the training, by entering your name and email. You need at least 75% to pass.
What if I fail the exam?
The exam shows the questions you missed, the correct answer and the chapter to reread. You can then retake it.
How long is the GEO certification valid?
Each certificate is valid for 12 months and carries the program version ("GEO 2026"). Since GEO evolves fast, you retake the exam on the updated training to renew the certification, and the verification page flags an expired certificate.
How do I share my certification on LinkedIn?
At the end of the exam you get a button to add the certification to your LinkedIn profile, a verification link to share, and a banner and badge ready to publish.
How can I verify that a GEO certificate is authentic?
Open the verification link shared by the person, or enter their certificate number on the GEO Certification page: the page confirms the name, date and score.
Get GEO certified and be recommended by AIs
Follow the 10-chapter training, take the exam and display your certification on LinkedIn with a link anyone can verify.
- ✓10 chapters in a logical order
- ✓A 67-question exam, 75% pass mark
- ✓Certificate, badge, LinkedIn banner and verification link
