Google (PPC) — NCVT IT Marketing Courses
Search · Shopping · Performance Max AI Max · Smart Bidding · GA4 2026 Platform Updates Included

Google (PPC)

Google Ads has changed faster in the last two years than in the previous ten — AI Max, Performance Max, and ads now appearing inside AI Overviews. This program trains the platform as it actually runs today, not the version from a five-year-old course.

10
CURRICULUM TOPICS
7
CAMPAIGN TYPES COVERED
5
BIDDING STRATEGIES
100%
PLACEMENT CRITERION
Why PPC, Why This Version of It

The platform is being rebuilt around AI faster than most advertisers can keep up.

#1AI Max is Google's fastest-growing AI-powered Search ads product to date
2026Ads can now appear above, below and within Google's AI Overviews results
Sept '26Dynamic Search Ads campaigns begin auto-upgrading to AI Max this year
$14.56BIndia's 2026 digital ad market, with search remaining a core channel
Campaign Types

Seven ways to show up in Google's ecosystem.

Search

Search Campaigns

Text ads on search results for people actively looking.

Shopping

Shopping Campaigns

Product listings pulled from a Merchant Center feed.

Display

Display Campaigns

Visual ads across millions of partner sites and apps.

Video

YouTube Video Campaigns

Skippable, non-skippable and bumper ads on YouTube.

Perf. Max

Performance Max

One AI-driven campaign spanning Search, Shopping, Display, YouTube, Discover, Gmail & Maps.

Demand Gen

Demand Gen

Visually rich ads across YouTube, Discover and Gmail for demand creation.

App

App Campaigns

Automated ads driving installs and in-app actions.

How the Auction Actually Works

Winning the click isn't just about who bids the most.

Every time someone searches, Google runs an instant auction among eligible advertisers. The winner isn't simply whoever bids highest — it's decided by Ad Rank, which combines your bid with Quality Score, a measure of how relevant and useful your ad and landing page actually are.

Quality Score itself is built from three signals: expected click-through rate, ad relevance to the search term, and landing page experience. A higher Quality Score means you can win the same position for a lower cost-per-click than a competitor bidding more but running a weaker ad — which is exactly why PPC is a craft, not just a budget contest.

Quality Score Factors

Expected click-through rate (CTR)
Ad relevance to the search query
Landing page experience & load speed
Bidding Strategies

Five ways to tell Google what "success" means for your budget.

StrategyOptimizes ForBest For
Manual / Enhanced CPCDirect control over individual bidsAdvertisers wanting hands-on control before trusting automation
Maximize ClicksHighest possible traffic within budgetEarly-stage campaigns building traffic and data
Maximize ConversionsMost conversions within budgetCampaigns with enough conversion volume for Smart Bidding to learn from
Target CPAA set cost per acquisitionLead-generation campaigns with a clear budget-per-lead target
Target ROASA set return on ad spendE-commerce campaigns tracking revenue per conversion
What's Actually New in 2026

Three changes that genuinely affect how a campaign should be built today.

AI MAX FOR SEARCH

Replacing Dynamic Search Ads

AI Max now handles search term matching, text customization and landing page URL expansion automatically — DSA campaigns are being auto-upgraded through 2026 and 2027.

PERFORMANCE MAX 2026

Real Controls, Finally

Negative keyword support, brand exclusion controls and channel-level performance reporting address the biggest complaints advertisers had about PMax's early "black box" design.

ADS IN AI OVERVIEWS

A New Placement Entirely

Ads can now appear above, below and within Google's AI Overviews — a genuinely new inventory type advertisers have to actively plan for, not just traditional blue-link results.

Program Contents

Ten topics, from your first campaign to a Google Ads certification.

01

PPC & Auction Fundamentals

Quality Score, Ad Rank and how the auction actually decides a winner.

02

Search Campaigns, Keywords & Match Types

Broad, phrase and exact match, plus negative keyword strategy.

03

Responsive Search Ads & AI Max

Building ad assets that Google's AI can assemble effectively.

04

Shopping & Performance Max Campaigns

Merchant Center feeds and managing PMax with the new 2026 controls.

05

Display & YouTube Video Advertising

Visual and video ad formats across Google's partner network.

06

Demand Gen & App Campaigns

Visually-led demand creation and automated app-install campaigns.

07

Bidding Strategies & Smart Bidding

Choosing and tuning the right automated bidding strategy for the goal.

08

Conversion Tracking & GA4 Integration

Google Tag setup, Enhanced Conversions and accurate attribution.

09

Remarketing, Audiences & Customer Match

Re-engaging past visitors and targeting based on first-party data.

10

Optimization, Reporting & Certification

Reading performance data and preparing for Google Ads certification exams.

Tools & Certifications

The same platforms and credentials working PPC specialists rely on.

Platforms
Google AdsGoogle Merchant CenterGoogle Analytics 4Google Tag Manager
Certifications
Google Ads Search CertificationGoogle Ads Display CertificationGoogle Ads Measurement Certification
Program at a Glance

What to expect before you enroll.

Mode of LearningOnline, offline, workshop or company-floor sessions
Offline CentresAhmedabad · Surat · Baroda · Rajkot
Eligibility10th/12th and above; no prior PPC background required — beginners and working professionals both welcome
Best Paired WithSEO Master, for a combined paid + organic search skill set
IncludedLive Google Ads account practice, campaign templates and Google certification exam preparation
Placement RolesPPC Specialist, Paid Search Analyst, Performance Marketing Executive, Google Ads Certified Professional
Hiring CompaniesMarketing agencies, D2C brands, e-commerce sellers, and in-house marketing teams
Where This Leads

The roles PPC-trained candidates step into.

PPC SpecialistBuilds & manages Google Ads campaigns daily
Paid Search AnalystAnalyzes performance & optimizes spend
Performance MarketerOwns paid media strategy & ROAS
Google Ads Certified ProHolds recognized platform certifications

Ready to run your first live Google Ads campaign?

Individual sessions and small cohorts start every month — online or at any of our four Gujarat centres.