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Google Ads Campaign Management with AI Course

Course summary

Google Ads (AdWords) is one of the most targeted methods of online advertising, where you can place your search results in front of potential customers at the very moment that they’re searching for the products or services you offer. Today, successful pay-per-click (PPC) advertising relies heavily on Google’s built-in AI tools, automated bidding strategies and machine learning models. However, to get the best return from your budget, you need strong foundational management and human oversight.

Whether you are considering using Google Ads for the first time, or are already running an account, this course will show you how to combine AI-powered campaign features with proven best practices, great tools and the data insights you need to understand how your advertising is working and what could be improved. Learn how to set up and run a successful Google Ads campaign and get the greatest return from your budget in this interactive short course.

Aims

This course aims to give you a step-by-step guide to setting up high-performing ad campaigns, leveraging Google’s AI and machine learning tools, and using performance data to optimise your account for the maximum return on investment.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • setup and efficiently manage your Google Ads (AdWords) campaigns using smart automation and manual controls
  • increase targeted traffic and leads through your websites
  • understand all the key metrics to review your ad spend
  • improve the performance of your existing Google Ads campaigns
  • write powerful ad content with the help of AI tools
  • increase conversions for leads and ecommerce goals
  • use automated bid strategies to reduce your current Google Ads customer acquisition costs.

Content

  • The pros and cons of using Google Ads
  • Key features & terminology used
  • The Google Ads Account Hierarchy
  • Planning and creating effective campaigns
  • The role of AdGroups
  • Researching and using keywords & match types
  • Creating great adverts & landing pages
  • Conversion tracking methods
  • Integrating Google Analytics with Google Ads
  • Using AI-driven strategies
  • Reviewing & understanding data reports
  • Optimising your campaigns
  • Keyword performance & quality score
  • Measuring & testing Ads
  • Using the Google Display Network (inc Remarketing)
  • Overview of Google Ads Editor

Prerequisites

Some familiarity with Google Ads is recommended, but not essential.

Who this course is for

Suitable for business owners, marketing, advertising & business development professionals or webmasters who want to promote their business to people searching online.

Delivery modes

  • Face-to-face, presenter taught workshop using your own device
  • Online workshop via the platform Zoom

Materials

Course materials are shared electronically.

What you need to do before the course

To participate in this course, you will need your own Google Ads account. Please bring your account login details to class.

Face-to-face classes

Please bring your laptop with the required accounts set up in advance.

Online classes

For the best experience, we recommend using a computer with a large monitor or dual screens/devices. Small laptop screens can make it difficult to follow the facilitator’s display while working in the software.

Course Brochure

Sessions

Thu 19 Aug 2027
9am - 5pm (UTC+10:00)

Location

Face-to-face (CCE Building, Sydney)

160 Missenden Road
Newtown NSW2042

Public transport

As bus and train timetables regularly change, we suggest you visit the Transport for NSW trip planner before you set out.

The nearest train stations are Newtown Station and Macdonaldtown Station. Macdonaldtown Station is closer by distance than Newtown Station, however trains do not stop as frequently as at Newtown Station.

Other information

Parking

Nearby parking is available at Wilson Parking - RPA Medical Centre Car Park (entry via Elizabeth Street off Carillon Avenue).

A Flexi Saver Rate is available but must be booked in advance online and includes the booking fee. Bookings can be made via the Wilson website or by downloading the Wilson Parking App. Otherwise, hourly parking rates will apply, as advertised on the Wilson Parking website.

Meet the facilitators

Clive Hawkins

Clive Hawkins is an experienced marketing professional with over 20 years in direct and online marketing across diverse business sectors. In 2000, he ventured into entrepreneurship, launching his own web marketing business in the UK, which later expanded to include an additional office in Australia. Clive’s expertise shines in search engine marketing campaigns, where his distinct specialisation has made a significant impact. Some of Clive’s notable clients include Panasonic, the Fred Hollows Foundation, and Mirvac.

Since 2002, Clive has been sharing his knowledge and experience through tailored training courses for companies. His mission is to empower businesses to grasp and implement effective online marketing campaigns for their websites. With a practical approach grounded in years of hands-on experience, Clive stands as a reliable guide in the dynamic landscape of online marketing, equipping businesses with the practical tools they need to navigate and succeed in the ever-evolving digital environment.

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