CRIAP
Helping CRIAP Institute elevate their training impact and reach
BACKGROUND
A demanding market with rising expectations
In a world where the job market is continually evolving, professionals face growing expectations to acquire specialized knowledge and practical skills that set them apart. Fields like Psychology, Healthcare, Management, and Human Resources, among others, demand not only academic expertise but a well-rounded, hands-on approach to problem-solving. This shifting landscape has created an urgent need for advanced training solutions, positioning institutions like CRIAP Institute at the forefront of delivering career-defining knowledge.
However, this isn’t without challenges. The landscape demands excellence in both educational content and communication – prospective students are looking for programs that promise results and clearly communicate their benefits in a sea of options. Additionally, today’s learners tend to be highly independent, preferring to research and form opinions about institutions on their own, which means each program needs to speak effectively to its target audience without overwhelming them.
Also, corporate training landscape is rapidly evolving. Companies are looking for customized learning experiences that align with their strategic goals, budget constraints, and operational realities. CRIAP understood that businesses want impactful training delivered flexibly – whether onsite, at training facilities, or even remotely.
CHALLENGE
Communicating expertise with clarity and appeal
CRIAP Institute’s extensive catalogue of courses, spanning areas like Social Work, Speech and Occupational Therapy, Neuropsychology, and more, meant that they needed a way to position each area’s unique value. To stand out in a competitive market, CRIAP required a solution that communicated expertise in a clear and relatable way, reaching professionals at various career stages while showcasing practical benefits. With potential students taking an active role in selecting courses, each program needed to address specific career outcomes, balancing technical rigor with accessible language and relevant examples.
Our challenge was to partner with CRIAP in a way that helped build credibility, highlight career advantages, and maintain an informative yet approachable tone. Besides, CRIAP also needed to build awareness around their specialized arm, CRIAP Business, and showcase the flexibility and customization of their corporate programs. The goal was to attract HR managers, training coordinators, and executives seeking team development solutions – which required a specific approach to their marketing strategy
SOLUTION
Engaging content and targeted ads
We set out to create content that would align deeply with ambitious learners and highlight the institute’s strengths.
Reimagining course content for accessibility and impact
Our first step was a thorough review and restructuring of CRIAP’s course materials, ensuring that each program provided a practical, career-focused education. This revision highlighted essential skills and clearly defined the career outcomes for prospective students, making courses easier to navigate and showcasing CRIAP’s dedication to quality.
Crafting ads to showcase what sets CRIAP apart
To capture the attention of varied audiences, we crafted several versions of Ads for every course, each with a distinct message:
Informational Ads: Presenting essential course details to attract informed decisions.
Benefit-Focused Ads: Showcasing the career advantages of CRIAP’s training programs.
Testimonial Ads: Building credibility with feedback from past participants.
Career Outcome Ads: Highlighting diverse job paths and professional growth opportunities.
This approach offered clear messaging to students at different stages of their professional journey, helping CRIAP connect meaningfully with a broader audience.
Empowering business learning
We also crafted bespoke Ads campaigns strategically segmented to appeal to different organizational needs, such as leadership development, team dynamics, or industry-specific skills. Understanding that corporate clients often rely on search engines to find solutions, we implemented a Google Ads campaign targeting high-intent keywords. The ads directed traffic to tailored landing pages that emphasized the personalized nature of CRIAP’s offerings.
Every campaign led to specific training packages designed for corporate teams. Whether on-site, at CRIAP facilities, or remote, the programs were customizable to fit the company’s objectives, budget, and schedule. From workshops on leadership to full-scale industry-specific training, we showcased CRIAP Business as a flexible and forward-thinking partner.
Design guidelines to ensure consistency visuals
Alongside the ad campaigns, we created design guidelines to ensure consistency across all visuals. This approach gave each ad a cohesive, polished look, reinforcing CRIAP’s reputation for professionalism and attention to detail.
Data-driven strategy adjustments
Using ongoing campaign insights, we continually optimized ad placements and content variations to increase engagement and conversion rates. This proactive approach allowed us to adapt quickly, keeping CRIAP’s message fresh and relevant as we reached new audiences.
“Our goal was to create messaging that hits the right note with each potential student’s journey. We wanted every ad to feel like a personal invitation.”
Raquel Cruz, Project Manager, Articulate Portugal
RESULTS
Achieving higher engagement and streamlined enrollments
Through our strategic updates and targeted advertising, CRIAP experienced a notable rise in both engagement and enrollment inquiries. The refreshed Meta Ads captured attention and directed interested professionals to CRIAP’s programs, driving increased interest and sign-ups.
With more individuals exploring the institute’s offerings, CRIAP successfully strengthened its connection with aspiring professionals who saw real value in its specialized training.
+50%
Monthly enrollments
-22%
Cost per click
“Outstanding collaboration, seamless tools, and exceptional content. In just weeks, we transformed hundreds of pages and saw a significant boost in leads.”
Bruna Arouca, Digital Marketer, CRIAP