“Google Ads Specialist” – New Google Ads Intensive Course by MBSZ and Wortspiel

“Google Ads Specialist MBSZ” is the first Google Ads intensive course designed and conducted by a Swiss educational institution (MBSZ) in collaboration with a Google Premium Partner Agency ( Wordspiel).

In the practical course the participants learn all aspects of Google Ads in theory and practice. They acquire the ability to independently set up and optimise campaigns in the areas of search, shopping, display and YouTube. They will also be able to discuss at eye level with other experts and agencies.

The participants receive a double degree. Besides the official certificate “Google Ads Specialist MBSZ” they receive the widely recognized official Google Ads certification in the areas of Search, Shopping, Display and YouTube.

The first round in May/June was almost sold out. Due to the high demand, the dates for the second and third run have already been set.

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Student Testimonials

This is what the participants of the first batch say about the course (German only):

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Course Instructor

The course leader is yours truly (Stefan Vetter), one of only 9 “Google Certified Trainers” in Switzerland and author of the first Swiss Google Ads book.

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Course Brochure

Here you can download the official course brochure (German only).

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Course Dates

January/February 2020

• Wednesday, January 29, 2020: Module 1 – Google Ads Fundamentals
• Thursday, January 30, 2020: Module 2 – Search Engine Advertising
• Wednesday, February 05, 2020: Module 3 – Google Shopping
• Wednesday, February 12, 2020: Module 4 – Google Display
• Tuesday, February 18, 2020: Module 5 – Video Advertising on YouTube
• Wednesday, February 26, 2020: Replacement Date

May/June 2020

• Tuesday, May 05, 2020: Module 1 – Google Ads Fundamentals
• Tuesday, May 19, 2020: Module 2 – Search Engine Advertising
• Tuesday, June 02, 2020: Module 3 – Google Shopping
• Wednesday, June 17, 2020: Module 4 – Google Display
• Tuesday, June 30, 2020: Module 5 – Video Advertising on YouTube
• Tuesday, July 07, 2020: Replacement Date

September 2019

• Tuesday, September 01, 2020: Module 1 – Google Ads Fundamentals
• Wednesday, September 09, 2020: Module 2 – Search Engine Advertising
• Tuesday, September 15, 2020: Module 3 – Google Shopping
• Tuesday, September 29, 2020: Module 4 – Google Display
• Wednesday, September 30, 2020: Module 5 – Video Advertising on YouTube
• Tuesday, October 06, 2020: Replacement Date

October/November

• Wednesday, October 28, 2020: Module 1 – Google Ads Fundamentals
• Tuesday, November 10, 2020: Module 2 – Search Engine Advertising
• Wednesday, November 11, 2020: Module 3 – Google Shopping
• Tuesday, November 17, 2020: Module 4 – Google Display
• Wednesday, November 25, 2020: Module 5 – Video Advertising on YouTube
• Wednesday, December 02, 2020: Replacement Date

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Contents and Objectives

Module 1 – Google Ads Fundamentals

Contents:

• Introduction to the user interface
• Important terms and meaningful key figures
• Structure of a Google Ads account (“look behind the scenes”)
• Creation of successful campaigns and ad groups
• Campaign goals and bidding strategies: CPM, CPC, CPA and ROAS
• Conversion Tracking and Attribution
• Evaluation of reports on user behavior and competition

Objectives:

• You efficiently address target groups
• You create and optimize ads
• You efficiently use automation through machine learning
• You understand the importance of a long-term branding strategy and create a strategy for display advertising

Module 2 – Search Engine Advertising

Contents:

• Foundations of search engine marketing
• Advertisement auction and quality score
• Keywords and keyword analysis
• Text ads
• Google ad policy
• Ad Extensions

Objectives:

• You understand how a search engine works.
• You know the auction mechanism of Google Ads and know how to lower click prices by increasing the relevance of your ads.
• You research and select meaningful keywords for your business
• You text convincing ads
• You increase the relevance of your advertising additionally with ad extensions

Module 3 – Google Shopping

Contents:

• Product Data Feeds
• Google Merchant Center
• Characteristics of Shopping Campaigns
• Analysis and Optimization
• Tips and Best Practices

Objectives:

• You understand how shopping campaigns on Google work
• You import all required products of a shop into Google Ads
• You analyze and optimize shopping campaigns
• You sustainably increase the turnover of your products

Module 4 – Google Display

Contents:

• Targeting: Affinity audiences, custom audiences, in-market audiences, similar audiences and remarketing
• Ad formats for display: Responsive Display Ads or traditional banners
• Using Machine Learning with Smart Display Campaigns
• Develop an Always-on strategy for Display Ads

Objectives:

• You address target groups efficiently
• You create and optimize ads
• You efficiently use automation through machine learning
• You understand the importance of a long-term branding strategy and create a strategy for display advertising

Module 5 – Video Advertising on YouTube

Contents:

• Targeting: Affinity audiences, life events, custom audiences, in-market audiences, similar audiences and remarketing
• Ad formats for YouTube: Search ads, skippable ads (TrueView), non-skip ads (bumpers), overlays and info cards
• Best practices for video commercials on YouTube
• Develop an Always-on Strategy for YouTube

Objectives:

• You address your target groups efficiently
• You choose and combine suitable ad formats for a campaign
• You know what matters in successful YouTube commercials and can instruct video producers to deliver it.
• You understand the importance of a long-term branding strategy and create a strategy for video advertising

More information and registration on MBSZ.ch (German only)

(Last updated: July 8th, 2019)

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