Apply Google Ads for Campaign Setup and Optimization
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What you'll learn
Configure Google Ads accounts and structure effective campaigns.
Create optimized ads and improve Quality Score performance.
Analyze reports to make data-driven campaign decisions.
Skills you'll gain
- Account Strategy
- Campaign Management
- Online Advertising
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Performance marketing
- Data-Driven Marketing
- Keyword Research
- Campaign Planning
- Digital Advertising
- Search Engine Marketing
- Performance Analysis
- Digital Marketing Campaigns
- Account Management
- Pay Per Click Advertising
- Performance Reporting
- Paid media
- Advertising Campaigns
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February 2026
8 assignments
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There are 2 modules in this course
By the end of this course, learners will be able to configure a Google Ads account, design structured campaigns, create relevant ads, optimize Quality Score, and analyze performance using built-in reporting tools. Learners will also develop the ability to make data-driven decisions that improve campaign effectiveness and advertising efficiency.
This hands-on course is designed to guide learners step by step through the complete Google Ads workflow, from account creation and strategic planning to campaign execution and performance analysis. Instead of focusing only on theory, the course emphasizes practical implementation using real Google Ads features such as campaign settings, ad groups, keyword selection, Quality Score concepts, and reporting tools. Learners benefit by gaining actionable skills that can be applied immediately to manage and optimize paid search campaigns. What makes this course unique is its structured, execution-first approach. Each concept builds logically on the previous one, ensuring learners not only understand how Google Ads works, but also why specific decisions impact performance. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped with a solid foundation to confidently plan, launch, and refine Google Ads campaigns in real-world scenarios.
This module introduces the fundamentals of Google Ads, guiding learners through account creation, strategic planning, account structure, and essential campaign settings required to build a strong and scalable advertising foundation.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videosβ’Total 61 minutes
- Intro to Google Adsβ’11 minutes
- Google Ads Account Creation Overviewβ’6 minutes
- Google Ads Account Setup Processβ’7 minutes
- Google Ads-Strategyβ’9 minutes
- Google Ads Account Structure Basicsβ’7 minutes
- Google Ads Campaign and Ad Group Structureβ’8 minutes
- Google Ads Campaign Settings Fundamentalsβ’8 minutes
- Advanced Google Ads Campaign Settingsβ’6 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Getting Started with Google Adsβ’10 minutes
- Strategy and Account Structure Essentialsβ’10 minutes
- Campaign Settings Masteryβ’10 minutes
- Graded-Building a Strong Google Ads Foundationβ’30 minutes
This module focuses on executing Google Ads campaigns effectively by creating ad groups and ads, optimizing performance through Quality Score improvement, and analyzing results using reporting tools to support data-driven decisions.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
7 videosβ’Total 52 minutes
- Add Group Creation Keyword Selectionβ’13 minutes
- Add Creationβ’7 minutes
- Concept of Quality Scoreβ’8 minutes
- Factors Affecting Quality Scoreβ’5 minutes
- Use of Search TermReportβ’9 minutes
- Use of ad Action Reportβ’8 minutes
- Conclusionβ’1 minute
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Creating High-Performing Adsβ’10 minutes
- Understanding and Improving Quality Scoreβ’10 minutes
- Performance Tracking and Reportingβ’10 minutes
- Campaign Execution, Optimization, and Analysisβ’30 minutes
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