Google Tag Manager Course

Take control of your website tracking with Google Tag Manager on this practical one-day course.

Covering container setup, tags, triggers, Analytics integration and debugging without touching code.

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Google Tag Manager course

Google Tag Manager Course

Google Tag Manager Course

Take control of your website tracking and tag management with Google Tag Manager on this practical one-day course. You'll learn what GTM is and how its architecture works, how to set up and structure a container, how to create and configure tags, triggers and variables, how to install Google Analytics tracking, social media pixels and other third-party tags without touching your site code, how to use the preview mode to debug your setup before publishing, and how to manage versions and user permissions in your GTM account.

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One Day

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10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

  • Key Learning Points

  • icon Set up and structure a Google Tag Manager container
  • icon Create and configure tags, triggers and variables
  • icon Install Google Analytics and social media pixels
  • icon Debug and preview your setup before publishing
  • icon Manage container versions and user permissions

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

Some knowledge of coding and experience with Google Analytics is recommended before attending this course.

Who is this course for?

For marketers, web developers and analytics professionals who want to manage website tracking without touching code. Some knowledge of coding and Google Analytics is recommended.

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Course leader is an experienced industry expert

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
27th Aug 26 Thu Online Available £399.00 £50.00 £349.00 + VAT
6th Oct 26 Tue Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
14th Dec 26 Mon Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
27th Aug 26 Thu Online Available £399.00 £50.00 £349.00 + VAT
6th Oct 26 Tue Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
14th Dec 26 Mon Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
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Course Dates

27th Aug 26 (Thu)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £50.00

You Pay: £349.00 + VAT
6th Oct 26 (Tue)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT
14th Dec 26 (Mon)

Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Introduction

  • What is Google Tag manager?
  • The Google Tag Manager architecture
  • Why should I use Google Tag Manager?
  • What are tags and what can I use them for?
  • What ready made tags are available?
2

Signing up and creating your first container

  • Signing up to Google Tag Manager
  • Considering cross domain and sub domain tracking needs
  • Adding your first container
  • Deploying your container/s to your website
  • Upgrading from Universal Analytics to Google Tag Manager
3

Google Tag Manager interface and admin

  • Signing in and choosing an account
  • Switching between accounts and adding accounts
  • Setting personal preferences
  • Administration controls and adding other users
  • About workspaces and versions
  • The interface screens
  • Understanding and using folders
4

Technical concepts

  • Web Basics and GTM; HTML, Javascript and the DOM
  • Tags, Triggers and Variables
  • The GTM workflow process
  • Using built-in vs user defined variables
  • What is the Data Layer?
5

Creating your first tags

  • Installing Google analytics universal tracking tag
  • Installing social media tracking tags
  • Other ready made Tags available
  • Configuring your first trigger
  • Configuring a variable
  • Bonding a trigger and variable into a tag
6

Enhanced web tracking with Google analytics and tag manager

  • Identifying and planning trackable activities
  • Configuration accuracy
  • Simple form submission tracking
  • Simple button interaction tracking
  • Setting up document download tracking
7

Publishing and deployment

  • Entering the preview mode
  • Testing and checking Tag Configurations
  • Troubleshooting common issues
  • Using other google tools to help debugging and configuration
  • Publishing your workspace changes
8

Where do I go from here?

  • More advanced tracking ideas
  • What else can I track with tag manager?
9

Questions and answers

  • This course is also available as a private course. If you wish we can tailor the content for your team. Please contact us for more details.

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

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Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

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Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

Team Training

Team Training

Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.

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