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Get the foundations right
Understand eligibility, claim the right profile and represent your business accurately.
PRACTICAL SKILLS. REAL GROWTH.
Google Business Profile & Google Maps
Practical step-by-step learning for small business owners who want to improve their local visibility and manage their profile with confidence.
- 6 Modules
- 30 Lessons
- Beginner Friendly
- PBC AI Tutor Included
- Study Module 1 Free
Free account required for Module 1.
THE COMPLETE BEGINNER COURSE
Practical skills. Real growth.Made for your business.
THE PBC LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Learn → See → Try → Check → Continue
- 01 / LEARN
Build understanding
Structured written lessons, one focused topic at a time.
- 02 / SEE
Make it real
Realistic examples and teaching visuals bring each idea into focus.
- 03 / TRY
Put it into practice
Practical tasks help you apply the lesson to your own business.
- 04 / CHECK
Ask PBC AI Tutor
Get explanations, examples, quizzes and help with your tasks.
- 05 / CONTINUE
Keep your place
Saved progress, notes, highlights and bookmarks make returning easy.
LESS GUESSWORK. MORE DIRECTION.
A stronger local presence
starts with the basics.
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Give customers confidence
Make your services, photos and contact details clear. Build a genuine review routine.
✓
Know what to do next
Use customer actions and simple checklists to choose improvements that make sense.
MAIN COURSE
Start with the complete step-by-step course.
GUIDED LEARNING · AI TUTOR INCLUDED
Google Business Profile & Google Maps Main Course
£59.99
From checking eligibility to keeping your profile accurate, work through the process at your own pace.
What you get
- 6 structured modules · 30 focused lessons
- Guided lessons, teaching visuals and practical tasks
- Saved progress, notes, highlights and bookmarks
- PBC AI Tutor included
- Supporting downloadable course resources
IMPLEMENTATION RESOURCES
Choose the practical tool you need.
Practical supporting resources to help you apply what you learn. Buy each separately or get all three with the Main Course in the Complete Bundle.
IMPLEMENTATION RESOURCE
Master Implementation Checklist
£14.99
Keep every important setup, optimisation and maintenance action organised in one place.
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IMPLEMENTATION RESOURCE
30-Day Action Plan
£19.99
Follow clear daily and weekly actions to strengthen your profile over the next month.
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IMPLEMENTATION RESOURCE
90-Day Follow-On Plan
£24.99
Build momentum after the first month with a simple Stabilise, Improve and Grow framework.
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COMPLETE GBP BUNDLE
Complete GBP Bundle
£89.99Save £29.97
Complete learning + implementation package
Includes all four GBP products: the Main Course, Master Implementation Checklist, 30-Day Action Plan and 90-Day Follow-On Plan.
- Google Business Profile & Google Maps Main Course
- Master Implementation Checklist
- 30-Day Action Plan
- 90-Day Follow-On Plan
YOUR 6-MODULE LEARNING ROADMAP
Start where you are.
Build from there.
Follow all six practical modules, from understanding local search to confidently managing your profile.
Study Module 1 FreeFoundations
Understand local search, eligibility and the starting information your business needs.
Setup
Claim or create the right profile and work through accurate business details.
Optimisation
Improve services, photos and information that help customers choose you.
Lead Generation
Make the next customer action clear and build a genuine review routine.
Tracking & Improvement
Review customer actions and choose practical improvements from the evidence.
Ongoing Management
Keep details current and follow a manageable maintenance routine.
BUILT FOR THE BUSINESS OWNER
You don't need to
be a marketing expert.
You need a real, eligible business, accurate business details and a willingness to take the next practical step.
This is independent, self-paced training inside the PBC learning platform. It is not Google certification or a done-for-you service.
Local shops and businesses that serve customers in person
Prepare a clear and accurate profile for customers visiting your location.
Trades and service-area businesses visiting customers
Explain the services and areas your business actually covers.
Owners starting out or improving an existing profile
Follow the right steps for your current stage of setup or improvement.
Beginners who want clear guidance without agency-level theory
Work through practical lessons and apply each step at your own pace.
TRY THE REAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Your first module.
Ready when you are.
Create a free account and study every Module 1 lesson — no purchase required — inside the real PBC learning platform.
- Study the actual lessons at your own pace
- Use PBC AI Tutor on accessible content
- Save your progress, notes and highlights
- Return to where you left off
Modules 2–6 unlock after purchasing the Main Course or Complete Bundle.
The Main Course includes guided learning and its supporting resources. Separately listed implementation PDFs are sold individually or in the Complete Bundle. Questions before buying? Contact PBC Courses.
Study Module 1 FreeFREE PRACTICAL GUIDES
Start learning before you enrol.
Getting started
How to set up a Google Business Profile for your small business
Set up your Google Business Profile with confidence: prepare your details, find an existing listing, claim ownership and work through verification.
Read the guideProfile improvement
Google Business Profile optimisation checklist for small businesses
Use a practical Google Business Profile optimisation checklist to review customer information, services, photos, contact routes and ongoing improvements.
Read the guideCustomer trust
How to get more Google reviews: a practical small-business routine
Build a genuine Google review routine with a neutral request template, a simple team process and practical guidance for responding to customer feedback.
Read the guideA FEW HELPFUL ANSWERS
Before you get started.
Is this suitable for a complete beginner?+
Yes. The course begins with the basics, including eligibility and the information you need before setup. Short lessons, examples and practical tasks guide you through each stage.
Is this a video course?+
No. PBC Courses uses guided written lessons, teaching visuals, practical tasks and PBC AI Tutor instead of long-form video lectures. You study at your own pace inside the learning platform, with supporting downloadable resources where included.
How much time should I set aside?+
Allow roughly 3–5 hours for core learning. Applying the lessons, preparing evidence and waiting for Google verification take additional time. The action plans help you spread implementation across manageable steps.
Do I need to run Google Ads?+
No paid advertising campaign is required for the course. This course focuses on your Business Profile and Google Maps presence; Google Ads and wider website SEO are separate topics.
Will this guarantee rankings or more customers?+
No. The course teaches you to set up, improve and maintain an eligible Business Profile. Rankings, leads and sales are not guaranteed. Results depend on your business, location, competition and implementation.
Is the course affiliated with Google?+
No. PBC Courses provides independent training and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google. This edition states that official guidance was checked on 14 September 2026. Features and policies can change; the course includes official source links.
YOUR NEXT PRACTICAL STEP
Ready to strengthen your local presence?
Start Module 1 free, then choose the learning and implementation support that fits your business.