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There are 6 modules in this course
In this course, you will explore the capabilities and benefits of Google Ads in the modern digital landscape. You will learn how to set up, implement, and measure an ad campaign using tools and features available within Google Ads. You will also learn the importance of keyword targeting, essential metrics for evaluation, and how to use available features to improve performance.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
• Create and monitor a search advertising campaign within Google Ads
• Implement keyword targeting and assets to improve campaign performance
• Draft high-quality responsive text ads that align with campaign objectives
Regardless of your current experience, this course will teach you the fundamental aspects of Google ads so that you can begin implementing effective search advertising campaigns.
This module introduces the fundamentals of Google Ads, focusing on its purpose and benefits for businesses and customers. You'll explore the steps for creating a Google Search campaign, including campaign structure, and gain the skills to set up your own Google Ads account.
What's included
14 videos7 readings6 assignments
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14 videos•Total 58 minutes
Introduction to the Program•4 minutes
Course Introduction Video•4 minutes
Instructor Introduction Video•4 minutes
Module 1: Getting Started with Google Ads•1 minute
About Google Ads•7 minutes
How Search Empowers Businesses and Customers•3 minutes
How Search Ads Can Drive Different Business Goals•5 minutes
Our Very First Search Campaign (Example)•5 minutes
Campaign Objectives for Google Search Ads•6 minutes
How to Get the Right Customers to See Your Ads•5 minutes
How Do Ads End Up in Front of Customers?•2 minutes
Set Up Your Own Google Ads Account•5 minutes
Basic Navigation in Google Ads•5 minutes
Conclusion: Getting Started with Google Ads•1 minute
7 readings•Total 85 minutes
Google Search Advertising Foundations: Course Syllabus•10 minutes
Join Aptly's Search Advertising with Google Community!•10 minutes
Google Ads Campaign Types•10 minutes
Account & Campaign Structure•10 minutes
Step By Step Account Set Up•20 minutes
Google Ads: An Evolving Product•10 minutes
Keeping Campaigns Organized•15 minutes
6 assignments•Total 150 minutes
Review Your Community Knowledge•10 minutes
Practice Quiz: Intro to Google Ads•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Foundations of a Google Search Campaign•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Setting Up Your Google Ads Account•15 minutes
Activity: Start a Campaign•45 minutes
Graded Quiz: Getting Started With Google Ads•50 minutes
Developing a Keyword Strategy
Module 2•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module covers the essentials of creating a keyword strategy for Google Search campaigns. It explains how to target searches with various keyword match types, refine campaigns with negative keywords, and use Google Keyword Planner. The module also explores Dynamic Search Ads and organizing keywords into ad groups to achieve specific campaign goals.
What's included
12 videos3 readings6 assignments
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12 videos•Total 49 minutes
Module 2: Developing a Keyword Strategy•1 minute
Introduction to Keyword Targeting•5 minutes
Broad Match•2 minutes
Phrase Match & Exact Match•5 minutes
Negative Keywords•5 minutes
Considerations Before Creating Your Keyword List•5 minutes
Research Keywords With Google Keyword Planner•7 minutes
Mapping Your Keywords Into Ad Groups•5 minutes
The Challenge of Creating Keyword Lists•3 minutes
Introducing Dynamic Search Ads•5 minutes
Targeting Options for Dynamic Search Ads•5 minutes
Weekly Conclusion•1 minute
3 readings•Total 35 minutes
Comparing the Different Match Types•10 minutes
How to Use Google Keyword Planner•15 minutes
Benefits and Best Practices for Dynamic Search Ads•10 minutes
6 assignments•Total 185 minutes
Practice Quiz: How to Target Searches with Keywords•15 minutes
Activity: Generate Keywords•60 minutes
Activity: Categorize Keywords Into Ad Groups•30 minutes
Practice Quiz: Researching and Planning Keywords•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Dynamic Search Ads•15 minutes
Graded Quiz: Developing Your Keyword Strategy•50 minutes
Key Metrics and the Google Ads Auction
Module 3•2 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on key metrics and the Google Ads auction process. It defines essential terms, explains the mechanics of the auction, and describes the role of Ad Rank and its contributing factors. You’ll also explore the concept of Quality Score, the criteria Google uses to determine it, and strategies to improve your score for better campaign performance.
What's included
8 videos2 readings4 assignments
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8 videos•Total 33 minutes
Module 3: Key Metrics and the Google Ads Auction•1 minute
Understanding Key Terms and Metrics•8 minutes
How the Google Ads Auction Works•4 minutes
How Ad Rank Determines Your Ad Position•5 minutes
What is the Quality Score and How is it Determined?•5 minutes
How You Can Find Your Quality Score in Google Ads•2 minutes
How to Improve Your Quality Score•7 minutes
Weekly Conclusion•2 minutes
2 readings•Total 20 minutes
Key Metrics Glossary•10 minutes
An Example of How Ad Rank Works•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 95 minutes
Practice Quiz: Key Metrics With the Google Ads Auction•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Google Ads Auction•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Quality Score•15 minutes
Graded Quiz: Key Metrics and Google Ads Auction•50 minutes
Deliver the Right Message with Text Ads
Module 4•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module covers the essentials of delivering the right message through text and responsive search ads. It explains the key components of these ad formats and provides guidance on creating responsive search ads with Google Ads. Additionally, it focuses on drafting high-quality text ads that align with your ad group and campaign objectives to drive effective results.
What's included
9 videos3 readings4 assignments
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9 videos•Total 36 minutes
Module 4: Deliver the Right Message with Text Ads•1 minute
What Makes Up a Text Ad?•6 minutes
What are Responsive Search Ads?•3 minutes
Create a Responsive Search Ad•5 minutes
Pin Headlines and Descriptions to Specific Positions•4 minutes
Align Your Ads With Your Ad Groups and Campaign Goals•6 minutes
Best Practices in Writing Responsive Text Ads•4 minutes
Putting it Into Practice: Drafting Responsive Text Ads•6 minutes
Weekly Conclusion•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Guide to Responsive Search Ads•10 minutes
Ideas for Great Headlines and Descriptions•10 minutes
Customize Search Ads Through Keyword Insertion•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 125 minutes
Practice Quiz: Text Ad Basics•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Effective Text Ads•15 minutes
Activity: Create Responsive Text Ads•45 minutes
Graded Quiz: Deliver the Right Message With Text Ads•50 minutes
Increase Ad Relevance with Assets
Module 5•3 hours to complete
Module details
This module focuses on improving ad relevance through the use of assets. It explains how to apply basic, advanced, and automated ad assets, highlighting their role in boosting ad performance. By the end of the module, you'll be equipped to effectively utilize these assets to optimize your campaigns.
What's included
17 videos3 readings4 assignments
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17 videos•Total 75 minutes
Module 5: Increase Ad Relevance with Assets•2 minutes
Introduction to Assets•4 minutes
Sitelinks•5 minutes
Callouts•6 minutes
Structured Snippets•6 minutes
Location and Affiliate Location•6 minutes
Call - Asset•5 minutes
Price•6 minutes
Promotion•6 minutes
Lead Form•7 minutes
App - Asset•5 minutes
Introduction to Account Level Automated Assets•3 minutes
Checking the Performance of Automated Assets•3 minutes
Conclusion: Increase Ad Relevance with Assets•2 minutes
3 readings•Total 35 minutes
Basic Assets Summary•10 minutes
Assets Summary and Best Practices•15 minutes
Automated Assets Summary•10 minutes
4 assignments•Total 95 minutes
Practice Quiz: Basic Assets•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Advanced Assets•15 minutes
Practice Quiz: Automated Assets•15 minutes
Graded Quiz: Increase Ad Relevance With Assets•50 minutes
Review and Application
Module 6•4 hours to complete
Module details
This module provides an opportunity to review and apply what you've learned throughout the course. It recaps the key takeaways, guides you through planning and creating a Google Ads Search campaign, and offers support to prepare you for a career in search marketing.
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