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    Google Ads courses can help you learn how to create, manage, and optimize paid search campaigns to drive traffic and reach customers through Google’s advertising platform.

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      Coursera Project Network

      Marketing Design with Easil

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Design, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Content, Marketing Materials, Marketing, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Branding, Loyalty Programs, Advertising, Creative Design, Customer Engagement

      4.8
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      198 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Generative AI with Vertex AI: Prompt Design

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, Google Cloud Platform, Large Language Modeling, Cloud API

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Google Cloud

      Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Terraform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud-Native Computing, Managed Services, Load Balancing, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Servers, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      109 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy

      Skills you'll gain: Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Digital Media Strategy, Content Creation, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Strategy, Content Marketing, Guest Relations, Hospitality, Web Analytics and SEO, Digital Marketing, Storytelling, Instagram, Return On Investment, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

      3.8
      Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Leadership & Organization Design

      Skills you'll gain: Leadership and Management, Team Leadership, Organizational Change, Decision Making, Cultural Diversity, Conflict Management, Business Leadership, Team Management, Leadership, Virtual Teams, Organizational Development, Cultural Sensitivity, Organizational Structure, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resource Strategy, Influencing, Business Ethics, Team Motivation, Negotiation, Innovation

      Build toward a degree

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Using Google Forms for Student Success

      Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Google Workspace, Learning Management Systems, Collaborative Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      236 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      SkillUp EdTech

      Get Started with Messaging & Collaboration Apps: Teams/Zoom

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Teams, Slack (Software), Google Workspace, Collaborative Software, Productivity Software, Microsoft 365, Virtual Teams, Telecommuting, Meeting Facilitation, Communication

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Maven Analytics

      ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Deep Learning, Excel Formulas, Analytics, Google Sheets, Machine Learning Methods, Large Language Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Python Programming, SQL, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Security in Google Cloud en Français

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Applications, Cloud Security, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Containerization, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Key Management, Threat Management, Data Loss Prevention, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Continuous Monitoring

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android

      Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Application Deployment, Mobile Development, Cloud Applications, JSON, Restful API, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Web Services, Geospatial Information and Technology, Application Programming Interface (API), Animations

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Google Cloud

      Networking in Google Cloud en Français

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Load Balancing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Applications, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Storage, Virtual Machines, Network Routing, Firewall, Cloud Services, Containerization, TCP/IP, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), General Networking, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, Network Administration

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      86 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Duke University

      Cloud Virtualization, Containers and APIs

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Platforms, Application Deployment, Microservices, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Machines, Performance Testing, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, System Monitoring, Flask (Web Framework)

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular google ads courses

    • Marketing Design with Easil: Coursera Project Network
    • Generative AI with Vertex AI: Prompt Design: Google Cloud
    • Elastic Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling and Automation 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Hotel Digital Marketing and Social Media Strategy: Starweaver
    • Leadership & Organization Design: Illinois Tech
    • Using Google Forms for Student Success: Coursera Project Network
    • Get Started with Messaging & Collaboration Apps: Teams/Zoom: SkillUp EdTech
    • ChatGPT & Generative AI for Data Analytics: Maven Analytics
    • Security in Google Cloud en Français: Google Cloud
    • Desarrollo de aplicaciones avanzadas con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Why Learn Google Ads?

    Google Ads is a powerful platform for reaching potential customers through paid search, display, video, and shopping ads. It plays a key role in digital marketing strategies by helping businesses increase visibility and measure performance. Learning Google Ads can help you build targeted campaigns, manage budgets, and improve ROI across online channels.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Google Ads

    Top options include Foundations of Digital Marketing and E-commerce and Attract and Engage Customers Online with Google Ads, both part of the Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce Professional Certificate. These courses teach how to create, launch, and optimize ad campaigns across Google Search, Display, and YouTube.‎

    Yes. Many courses offer a free audit option, allowing learners to access video lessons and reading materials at no cost. To complete assignments or earn a certificate, you’ll need to upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to set up Google Ads accounts, conduct keyword research, write ad copy, manage bidding strategies, and measure performance with tools like Google Analytics. Some courses also cover campaign optimization and A/B testing to improve ROI.‎

    No prior experience is needed. Many beginner-friendly courses walk you through the Google Ads interface and campaign setup step by step. More advanced content is also available for learners looking to refine their digital advertising strategy.‎

    Yes. Google Ads skills are in high demand across industries. Learning how to manage ad campaigns through Coursera can prepare you for roles in digital marketing, PPC (pay-per-click) advertising, or freelance consulting. Earning a certificate can also help you stand out to employers or clients.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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