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Get more clicks and conversions with Google ads for beginners

1h 30min | 12 lessons | 2 downloadable resources

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Set up high-performing Google ads campaigns that attract the right audience.
  • Optimize bids, keywords, and targeting to maximize conversions.
  • Avoid common mistakes that drain ad spend without delivering results.
  • Track and measure ad performance with confidence.
  • Build a scalable, repeatable system for long-term success.

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Most Google ad campaigns fail because they’re set up wrong

Spending money on ads doesn’t mean you’re getting results. Without the right setup and strategy, you’re just burning budget. This course teaches you how to launch campaigns that actually drive clicks, leads, and sales, without wasting money on ineffective ads.

Master Google ads for beginners to create profitable campaigns and optimize your ad spend

Course Length:
1h 30min. 12 lessons.

This course isn’t just about theory, it’s about practical execution. You’ll learn the exact steps to structure and manage campaigns like a pro, even if you’re new to Google Ads. Walk away with the skills to build campaigns that bring in real business results, not just traffic. Learn how to conduct keyword research, select effective bidding strategies, and analyze performance data to make informed adjustments and achieve a strong ROI.

After completing this online course on Google ads for beginners, you will be able to assist your team and company with:

  • Launching Google Ads campaigns that generate measurable business outcomes.
  • Optimizing ads for higher conversions while minimizing wasted spend.
  • Targeting the right audience with the right message at the right time.
  • Measuring ad performance accurately to make data-driven improvements.
  • Scaling campaigns efficiently without overspending.

This course is for you if you are responsible for:

  • Running paid search campaigns but struggling to see results.
  • Managing ad budgets and needing to improve efficiency.
  • Generating more leads, sales, or website traffic through Google Ads.
  • Learning the fundamentals of PPC without wasting money on trial and error.
  • Setting up or optimizing Google Ads campaigns for clients or your own business.

Look no further than CXL, this is the best and most recommended course you will find on Google Ads for Beginners.

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Course Curriculum

Google Ads for Beginners

The Google Ads Interface

Get acquainted with the areas of your Google Ads dashboard interface.

Setting Up Conversions

How to set up the actions you want to track & use for bidding and calculations.

How Search Campaigns Are Made

Learn about Campaign & Ad Group settings

Search Queries, Keywords & Match Types

Review the differences between how you bid and how Google matches you to searches.

Grouping Keywords

How to think about match types and ad sets

What is Quality Score

Learn about Google’s scoring system for relevance

Different Bidding Types & How to Choose

Demystify the bidding types and when to you use them.

Optimizing Using Search Query Reports

How to find new keywords and negate ineffective ones using the Search Query Report.

Optimizing Using Auction Insights

Scan the competitive landscape for external changes that might be affecting your results.

Using Audiences for Deeper Insight

How to observe audience behavior and outcomes.

Course Wrap-Up

We’ll take a look back at the key takeaways from the course.

Susan Wenograd

Marketing Consultant

Susan has spent the last 20 years in marketing, specializing in paid search and social for brands and agencies. She has managed tens of millions of ad dollars working with many household names, including General Motors, Instacart, and She’s Birdie.

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Completing this course earns you an official CXL Google Ads for Beginners Course Certificate to prove your achievement. CXL is recognized as an industry-leading qualification by employers worldwide, and it is an official qualification on Linkedin that can be added to your profile.

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