Google Tag Manager For Beginners Training Course
Learn how to set up, configure and get the best out of GTM
Course Details & Enrolment
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Course length: 1 day (9.30am - 5.00pm) includes digital copies of materials and certification |

Benefits
Following this Google Tag Manager training course you will be able to:
- Set up, configure and test Google Tag Manger
- Use GTM's features and maximise them for Google Analytics
- Configure GTM for ad tracking and social media management
- Set up Event tracking to measure content engagement or create Google Analytics goals
- Adopt best practices when managing your Tags
- Add and manage GTM users
All attendees receive an attendance certificate, digital copies of the course materials and four weeks post course support online.
Course Overview
Google Tag Manager (GTM) has fast become the go-to tool if you want a convenient way to manage your analytics implementation, or ad tracking tags on your website or app.
If you're a digital marketer, a web analyst, or you work in ad ops or conversion optimisation, getting to grips with Google Tag Manager is a must, as it offers flexibility, with powerful functionality when managing tags.
This hands-on course will give you the skills to implement, test and measure Google Taq Manager, giving you the confidence to use it on a daily basis.
Bring a laptop and we'll run you through the entire GTM setup and configuration process, from start to finish.
Course Programme
Overview of Google Tag Manager (GTM)
- Why use Google Tag Manager?
- How it works and when to use it
- How to access it and the steps required to set up an account
Implementing Google Tag Manager
- How to install GTM on your website
- How to ensure it is working correctly
- What is a data layer and why you should use one
The Google Tag Manager Interface
- Navigating the Google Tag Manager user interface
- How GTM is structured: Tags, Triggers, Variables and Folders explained
- Overview of user roles for GTM
Deploying Tags In Google Tag Manager
- Creating your first Tag connceting GTM with Google Analytics
- Configuring a basic Pageview tag
- Defining your Trigger conditions
- Setting up tags for Google Ads tracking and Social Media management
- Setting up tags with custom HTML
Managing Website Events
- How to set up tags to measure content engagement e.g. button clicks, PDF downloads, video plays
- Measuing engagement with Scroll Tracking
- Understanding basic CSS to track content engagement
- Setting up form submission Events
- Adding Event tracking to external link clicks
Testing The Results
- Using Preview mode to check GTM is working
- Using GTM plugins to verify correct deployment
- Checking Google Analytics to verify data collection
Managing Your GTM Implementation
- Best practice for managing your tags
- Best practice for managing users
- User roles and workflows
Audience
The Google Tag Manager training course is suitable for anyone with beginner-level knowledge of GTM, looking to understand how to set up, configure and maximise their use of the tool.
We request that delegates bring a laptop with Chrome browser installed and with access to their own GTM and Google Analytics accounts.
Trainer

The Google Tag Manager training course is led by analytics expert Phil Pearce.
Over the past 11 years, Phil has been helped clients improve their analytics and search engine marketing through the introduction of new tools and disruptive techniques. “Fail Fast – Succeed Faster" is the motto behind Phil's approach.
Phil is Google Analytics certified and holds search marketing certifications from all three main search engines (Google, Yahoo and Bing).
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