In this 2-hour long tutorial, you will learn how to get started with Google Search Ads and create successful campaigns to reach new customers and grow your business. We'll work on Google Ads, Google's online advertising platform.
Google Ads for Beginners
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
2 hours
Learn at your own pace
Hands-on learning
What you'll learn
Create a Google Ads account and set up first campaign structure
Create ad groups, do keyword research, set up audience targeting, and write ads
Learn how to use the tools and settings available to optimize campaigns and make them profitable
Skills you'll practice
Details to know
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Taught in English
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
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About this Guided Project
Learn step-by-step
In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Introduction + Log In to Google Ads (3 min)
Set Up the First Campaign (7 min)
Create Campaign Structure (12 min)
Ad Group Set Up and Keyword Research (7 min)
Practice Assessment (5 min)
Creating Ads (23 min)
Google Ads Dashboard (9 min)
Enhanced Explanations and Supplementary Resource (7 min)
Tools and Settings (9 min)
Ad and Campaign Optimization (6 min)
Cumulative Challenge (21 min)
Recommended experience
Familiarity with how Google Ads works is helpful but not required.
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Skill-based, hands-on learning
Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.
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Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.
No downloads or installation required
Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.
Available only on desktop
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