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PPC & Paid Advertising Specialist Roadmap

Master paid advertising — Google Ads, Facebook/Instagram Ads, and LinkedIn Ads. PPC specialists directly drive revenue, making them highly valued. Indian digital ad spending is Rs 30,000+ Cr.

3-5 months3-6 LPA → 18-35 LPA expected6 steps • 22 free resources
1

Digital Advertising Fundamentals

2-3 weeks

Understand the ad ecosystem: auction systems, bidding, targeting, ad formats, and how different platforms work.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Understand how ad auctions and bidding work
  • Know the strengths of each ad platform
  • Set up tracking with UTM parameters and pixels
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Mini-project

Audit 10 ad campaigns from different brands: analyze targeting, creative, landing page, and estimated effectiveness.

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Google Ads

3-4 weeks

Master Google Ads: Search, Display, Shopping, and YouTube campaigns. Google Ads is the biggest advertising platform for Indian businesses.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Create and manage Google Search campaigns
  • Set up Display and Shopping campaigns
  • Optimize campaigns using keyword match types and bid strategies
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Mini-project

Create a complete Google Ads campaign: keyword research, ad groups, ad copy variations, and landing page recommendations.

3

Facebook & Instagram Ads

3-4 weeks

Master Meta Ads Manager: audience targeting, ad creative, conversion optimization, and reporting.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Create campaigns in Meta Ads Manager
  • Build custom and lookalike audiences
  • Optimize for conversions with proper pixel setup
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Mini-project

Run a real campaign (Rs 500 budget): set up pixel, create 3 ad sets with different audiences, test 3 creatives.

4

Landing Page Optimization

2-3 weeks

Ads drive clicks, landing pages drive conversions. Learn to build and optimize landing pages for maximum conversion rates.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Design high-converting landing pages
  • Run A/B tests on headlines, CTAs, and layouts
  • Improve conversion rates with CRO techniques
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Mini-project

Build 3 landing pages for different industries. A/B test 2 variations each. Track and report conversion rates.

5

Analytics & Attribution

2-3 weeks

Measure everything. Master Google Analytics 4, conversion tracking, attribution models, and building performance reports.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Set up GA4 and conversion tracking
  • Understand attribution models and customer journeys
  • Build performance dashboards and reports
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Mini-project

Set up complete tracking for a website: GA4, conversion events, UTM strategy, and a monthly performance report template.

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Google Ads Certification & Career

2-3 weeks

Get Google Ads certified (free!) and start your career as a PPC specialist — in-house, agency, or freelance.

By the end, you'll be able to

  • Pass Google Ads Search and Display certifications
  • Build a portfolio of campaign results
  • Land a PPC specialist role or freelance clients
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Mini-project

Get all Google Ads certifications. Create a portfolio showcasing campaign results. Apply to 15+ PPC roles.

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