Google Ads for Beginners Course
Master the basics of Google Ads
1h 30min | 12 lessons
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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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
Setting Up Conversions
How Search Campaigns Are Made
Search Queries, Keywords & Match Types
Grouping Keywords
What is Quality Score
Different Bidding Types & How to Choose
Optimizing Using Search Query Reports
Optimizing Using Auction Insights
Using Audiences for Deeper Insight
Course Wrap-Up
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.
This online course
comes with a
Certificate
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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