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Learn the foundations of Google Ads

1h 30min | 12 lessons | 2 downloadable resources

In this course, you will learn how to:

  • Set up and manage successful Google Ads campaigns from scratch.
  • Use keyword research and match types to target the right audience.
  • Choose the appropriate bidding strategies for your campaign goals.
  • Optimize your ads using search query reports and auction insights.
  • Track and analyze campaign performance metrics to make data-driven adjustments.

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Launch effective Google Ads campaigns and maximize your ROI

Many beginners struggle to set up and optimize Google Ads campaigns, often wasting budget without seeing results. This course will guide you through the fundamentals of creating successful Google Ads campaigns, from targeting the right audience with effective keyword strategies to choosing the best bidding options. By mastering these essential skills, you’ll be able to run profitable campaigns, improve ad performance, and make data-driven adjustments to maximize your return on investment.

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

Course Length:
1h 30min. 12 lessons.

This course walks you through setting up and managing Google Ads campaigns from scratch. You’ll learn how to conduct keyword research, select effective bidding strategies, and analyze performance data to make informed adjustments. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to build successful ad campaigns, attract the right audience, and achieve a strong ROI, even with a beginner’s level of experience.

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

  • Setting up and managing Google Ads campaigns.
  • Conducting keyword research to target the right audience.
  • Choosing and implementing effective bidding strategies.
  • Analyzing performance data to optimize ad campaigns.
  • Improving ROI through data-driven decisions.

This course is for you if you are responsible for:

  • Managing paid search campaigns.
  • Overseeing digital marketing efforts.
  • Running performance marketing strategies.
  • Tracking and optimizing ad campaign metrics.
  • Maximizing return on ad spend (ROAS) for your business.

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Course Curriculum

Google Ads for Beginners

1 The Google Ads Interface

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

2 Setting Up Conversions

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

3 How Search Campaigns Are Made

Learn about Campaign & Ad Group settings

4 Search Queries, Keywords & Match Types

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

5 Grouping Keywords

How to think about match types and ad sets

6 What is Quality Score

Learn about Google’s scoring system for relevance

7 Different Bidding Types & How to Choose

Demystify the bidding types and when to you use them.

8 Optimizing Using Search Query Reports

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

9 Optimizing Using Auction Insights

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

10 Using Audiences for Deeper Insight

How to observe audience behavior and outcomes.

11 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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