OMCA study plan
OMCA · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Digital Analytics & Digital Advertising (Including PPC)
Define key digital analytics metrics (sessions, users, bounce rate, conversion rate) and explain how each is calculated.
Set up a free Google Analytics 4 property and a Google Ads test account to explore interfaces.
Differentiate between PPC ad formats (search, display, video, shopping) and their typical use cases.
Calculate basic PPC metrics: CTR, CPC, CPM, CPA, and ROAS from given sample data.
Your checkpoint
A one-page cheat sheet with definitions and formulas for 10 core analytics and PPC metrics, plus a screenshot of your GA4 and Google Ads test accounts.
Digital Analytics & Digital Advertising (Including PPC)
Build a simple conversion tracking setup in GA4 using Google Tag Manager (or simulate with a test page).
Analyze a sample GA4 report to identify top-performing traffic sources and landing pages.
Draft a PPC campaign structure (campaigns, ad groups, keywords, ads) for a fictional product.
Write three responsive search ads with headlines and descriptions that include relevant keywords.
Your checkpoint
A PDF containing a GA4 exploration report screenshot with three insights, and a PPC campaign plan with ad copy for one product.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing
Conduct keyword research for a chosen topic using free tools (Google Keyword Planner, AnswerThePublic).
Categorize keywords by search intent (informational, navigational, transactional, commercial).
Perform an on-page SEO audit of a web page: check title tags, meta descriptions, headings, and internal links.
Outline a content marketing plan for a blog, including 5 topics mapped to funnel stages.
Your checkpoint
A keyword research spreadsheet with at least 30 keywords categorized by intent, and a content outline for one blog post with SEO recommendations.
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing
Optimize a web page for a target keyword by rewriting title, meta description, and H1, and adding internal links.
Create a content calendar for one month with 8 pieces across formats (blog, video, infographic).
Explain how search engines crawl, index, and rank pages, and identify common technical SEO issues.
Write a content distribution plan for one blog post across three channels.
Your checkpoint
A before-and-after SEO optimization report for one page, plus a one-month content calendar with distribution notes.
Social Media Marketing & Email Marketing
Compare major social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, X) by audience and content format.
Develop a social media content strategy for a brand, including posting frequency and engagement tactics.
Set up an email marketing account (e.g., Mailchimp free tier) and create a welcome email sequence.
Write three subject lines and preview text for an email campaign, applying A/B testing principles.
Your checkpoint
A social media strategy document for one brand (1 page) and screenshots of a 3-email welcome sequence in an email tool.
Social Media Marketing & Email Marketing
Create a social media content calendar for two weeks with 10 posts, including visuals and copy.
Analyze social media metrics (reach, engagement rate, click-through) and explain how to interpret them.
Build an email list growth plan with lead magnet ideas and sign-up form placement.
Design an email automation workflow (e.g., abandoned cart or post-purchase) with triggers and timing.
Your checkpoint
A two-week social media calendar with sample posts, and an email automation flowchart with at least three emails.
Conversion Optimization (UX) & Mobile Marketing
Identify key principles of conversion-centered design (clarity, trust, urgency, friction reduction).
Conduct a heuristic UX audit of a landing page and propose five improvements.
Explain mobile-first design and its impact on SEO, page speed, and conversion.
Set up a simple A/B test hypothesis for a landing page element (e.g., CTA button).
Your checkpoint
A UX audit report for one landing page with prioritized recommendations, and an A/B test plan for one element.
Conversion Optimization (UX) & Mobile Marketing
Create a mobile marketing strategy for a local business, including SMS and mobile app considerations.
Design a mobile-friendly landing page using a free tool (e.g., Google Sites) and test it on multiple devices.
Review all domains using practice questions and identify weak areas.
Take a full-length practice exam under timed conditions and score it.
Your checkpoint
A mobile landing page mockup with a brief strategy note, and a practice exam score report with a list of three areas to review.
Milestones
Week 4: Complete a 20-question quiz covering analytics, PPC, SEO, and content marketing with a score of at least 70%.
Week 8: Complete a full-length practice exam (all 8 domains) with a score of at least 75% and review all incorrect answers.