Academy Basic Programmatic Advertising Course

Basic Programmatic Advertising Course

This course provides an introduction to programmatic advertising.

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About the Basic Programmatic Advertising Course

The Basic Programmatic Course provides digital marketers like you with the skills needed to understand the programmatic industry, navigate the programmatic space, and become a strategic user of programmatic technology. This free course includes:

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On-demand videos

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Module tests

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Self-paced learning

Recognized certificate

Modules

4

Time to Complete

90 min

Level

Beginner

Cost

Free

What You’ll Learn

  • The state of programmatic advertising and its many advantages.
  • Technical components of both the buy- and sell-side of the ecosystem.
  • Key industry, measurement, and regulatory terms.
  • The marketing funnel and how to create a basic media strategy.
  • Types of programmatic ads, including formats and channels.
  • Industry trends and future technology in the programmatic space.

Who Is This Course For?

  • Marketers and advertisers looking to get the 101 on programmatic advertising.
  • Marketers without any previous knowledge of the programmatic space.
  • Sales professionals looking to further their knowledge.

Course Outline

  • Programmatic Overview
  • The Programmatic Ecosystem
  • Types of Programmatic Ads
  • Advantages of Programmatic
  • Industry Terms 
  • Measurement Terms
  • Regulatory Terms
  • Brand Safety and Ad Fraud
  • The Programmatic Process
  • Understanding the Funnel
  • A Case for Programmatic 
  • Programmatic Checklist
  • Supply Path Optimisation
  • Demand Path Optimisation
  • Contextual Advertising

Meet Our Course Instructor

Matt Evered
Matt Evered

Sr. Manager, Education & Development

StackAdapt

Matt has 5+ years of programmatic experience. He helps advertisers make the most out of the programmatic technology available to them through the courses he teaches at the StackAdapt Academy. Matt can also be heard on the flagship StackAdapt podcast, How Agencies Thrive.

Take our Basic Programmatic course and get certified.

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