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Search Engine Marketing & Google Ads Certification

A practical program designed to develop Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Google Ads skills for driving targeted traffic, generating leads, and maximizing campaign performance.

  • 3 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹7,499.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to Search Engine Marketing

  • SEM fundamentals
  • Paid search ecosystem
  • Search advertising benefits
  • Marketing objectives
  • Customer journey
  • Industry overview

Module 2: Google Ads Platform Overview

  • Google Ads interface
  • Account structure
  • Campaign hierarchy
  • Navigation
  • User settings
  • Workspace management

Module 3: Keyword Research

  • Keyword planning
  • Search intent
  • Match types
  • Long-tail keywords
  • Negative keywords
  • Keyword organization

Module 4: Campaign Planning

  • Campaign objectives
  • Campaign structure
  • Budget planning
  • Geographic targeting
  • Language targeting
  • Campaign strategy

Module 5: Search Campaign Creation

  • Campaign setup
  • Ad groups
  • Keyword organization
  • Campaign settings
  • Scheduling
  • Launch preparation

Module 6: Writing High-Performing Ads

  • Headlines
  • Descriptions
  • Calls to action
  • Value propositions
  • Ad relevance
  • Copy optimization

Module 7: Audience Targeting

  • Audience segments
  • Demographic targeting
  • Interest targeting
  • Remarketing audiences
  • Customer intent
  • Audience optimization

Module 8: Bidding Strategies

  • Manual bidding
  • Automated bidding
  • Smart bidding concepts
  • Bid adjustments
  • Budget optimization
  • Performance monitoring

Module 9: Performance Max Campaigns

  • Campaign overview
  • Asset groups
  • Audience signals
  • Creative assets
  • Campaign optimization
  • Performance insights

Module 10: Display Advertising

  • Display campaigns
  • Banner advertisements
  • Audience targeting
  • Placement selection
  • Creative best practices
  • Campaign measurement

Module 11: Video Advertising

  • Video campaign setup
  • Video creatives
  • Audience targeting
  • Campaign objectives
  • Engagement measurement
  • Optimization techniques

Module 12: Conversion Tracking

  • Conversion actions
  • Goal setup
  • Event tracking
  • Customer actions
  • Performance measurement
  • Data validation

Module 13: Landing Page Optimization

  • Landing page design
  • User experience
  • Mobile optimization
  • Call-to-action improvement
  • Conversion optimization
  • Page performance

Module 14: Campaign Analytics

  • Click-through rate
  • Conversion rate
  • Cost per conversion
  • Quality Score
  • Performance dashboards
  • Campaign reporting

Module 15: AI in Google Ads

  • AI-powered bidding
  • AI campaign recommendations
  • AI asset generation
  • Predictive optimization
  • Performance insights
  • Responsible AI usage

Module 16: Remarketing Strategies

  • Audience remarketing
  • Customer re-engagement
  • Dynamic remarketing concepts
  • Audience segmentation
  • Campaign sequencing
  • Retention strategies

Module 17: Budget Management & Scaling

  • Budget allocation
  • Cost management
  • Campaign scaling
  • Performance optimization
  • ROI improvement
  • Resource planning

Module 18: Google Ads Best Practices

  • Account organization
  • Campaign structure
  • Keyword management
  • Ad relevance
  • Continuous optimization
  • Quality improvement

Module 19: Reporting & Performance Reviews

  • KPI tracking
  • Executive dashboards
  • Campaign summaries
  • Performance comparisons
  • Data interpretation
  • Business insights

Module 20: Common Campaign Challenges

  • Low click-through rates
  • High advertising costs
  • Low conversions
  • Keyword issues
  • Optimization techniques
  • Troubleshooting

Module 21: Emerging Search Marketing Trends

  • AI-powered advertising
  • Voice search
  • Automation
  • Privacy-focused marketing
  • Smart campaigns
  • Future developments

Module 22: Practical Search Marketing Project

  • Keyword research
  • Campaign planning
  • Ad creation
  • Conversion tracking
  • Performance analysis
  • Optimization recommendations
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor on-site
  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor via video call
  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • On-demand video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • 24/7 access on any device
— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Understand the fundamentals of Search Engine Marketing and Google Ads.

02

Conduct keyword research and build effective paid search campaigns.

03

Create compelling advertisements that improve click-through and conversion rates.

04

Apply audience targeting and bidding strategies to maximize campaign performance.

05

Track conversions and measure campaign effectiveness using analytics.

06

Optimize campaigns using AI-powered features and performance insights.

07

Improve landing page performance to increase conversions.

08

Develop scalable search marketing strategies that support business growth.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Search Engine Marketing?
Search Engine Marketing is a digital marketing strategy that uses paid advertisements on search engines to increase website visibility, attract targeted visitors, and generate business results.
Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for freshers, digital marketers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, marketing executives, and professionals interested in paid search advertising.
Do I need previous Google Ads experience?
No. The program begins with search marketing fundamentals before progressing to campaign creation, bidding strategies, analytics, optimization, and scaling.
Which Google Ads campaign types are covered?
The course covers Search campaigns, Display campaigns, Video campaigns, Performance Max campaigns, audience targeting, conversion tracking, remarketing, and campaign optimization.
What practical skills will I develop?
You will develop skills in keyword research, Google Ads campaign creation, ad copywriting, bidding strategies, conversion tracking, campaign analytics, AI-assisted optimization, and search marketing strategy.
— Trusted by learners

What our delegates say

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