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Podcasting Course for Beginners

Podcasting Course for Beginners

What you'll learn

Tell your story. Build your community. Make your voice heard.

Got a story to tell, a passion to share, or a community to build? Learn how to turn your ideas into a podcast that people want to hear in this tutor-led, face-to-face course at our Rozelle campus in Sydney.

Whether you want to launch a show, record interviews, produce audio stories, or simply explore your creativity, this beginner-friendly course will take you step by step through the entire podcasting process — from planning and recording to editing, publishing, and promotion.

You’ll get hands-on experience using professional tools like Adobe Audition, with beginner-friendly alternatives tools. Best of all, you'll walk away with a polished podcast episode and a clear path forward.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this podcasting course, you should be able to:

  • Understand correct microphone use and sound levels for clean recordings
  • Record quality audio using a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
  • Fix common audio issues like background noise or uneven levels
  • Edit and structure audio using tools such as Adobe Audition and Audacity
  • Export and publish podcast episodes in standard formats (e.g. .mp3, 64kbps mono)
  • Set up podcast artwork, metadata, and RSS feeds
  • Publish to major platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify
  • Develop a content plan and promotion strategy
  • Understand podcast branding, marketing, and monetization basics
  • Avoid “podfading” with sustainable content planning

Course content

What will be covered in this podcasting course?

Pre-Production & Planning

  • Introduction to podcasting: What it is, how it works, and why it’s growing
  • Choosing your niche and defining your target audience
  • Planning your format: solo, interview, co-hosted shows
  • Episode structure, storytelling techniques, and scripting
  • Interview skills and writing for the ear
  • Planning your podcast schedule and workflow

Recording Techniques

  • Overview of essential gear: microphones, headphones, and interfaces
  • Setting recording levels and capturing clean sound
  • Recording environments and how to manage less-than-ideal spaces
  • Vocal techniques and managing voice talent

Editing & Post-Production

  • Introduction to Adobe Audition and Audacity
  • Basic editing: cutting, trimming, noise reduction
  • Adding music, intros, outros, transitions, and effects
  • Exporting audio in the correct format and quality

Publishing & Distribution

  • Overview of podcast hosting platforms (e.g. Libsyn, SoundCloud)
  • Creating podcast artwork and metadata
  • Understanding RSS feeds and how they distribute your episodes
  • Submitting to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, etc.

Marketing, Branding & Monetization

  • Branding your podcast: name, logo, voice, tone
  • Promoting via social media and podcast directories
  • Writing show notes and leveraging SEO
  • Monetization options: sponsorships, crowdfunding, and more
  • Analytics and measuring your success

Wrap-Up & Q&A

  • Recap of key skills and workflows
  • Open Q&A with tutor feedback
  • Next steps for launching your own podcast

Intended audience

Who is this podcasting course for?

  • Beginners with no podcasting or editing experience
  • Storytellers, writers, and journalists exploring audio formats
  • Small business owners and content creators building a brand
  • Coaches, educators, and community leaders looking to connect with an audience
  • Anyone with a message to share or an idea worth broadcasting

No technical background is required just bring your ideas and your curiosity.

Course Venue

Rozelle Campus

2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)

Course materials

What to bring to class

  • 3.5mm connection headphones (no AirPods)
  • A portable storage device for taking home finished recordings (optional)
  • BYO Laptop

Additional information

Please note the following:

This Podcasting course runs in our computer lab, fitted with 27-inch Apple computers as well as Dell computers running the Windows operating system.

Course testimonials

  • said: Highly recommended. Most interesting and fun course. Learned so much. Very practical. Lots of notes. the tutor is brilliant. So generous in sharing his knowledge and expertise. He is very supportive and generous with his time. Loved every minute of this course.

  • said: I learned so much and enjoyed the format. Greg is a fantastic teacher. I really enjoyed his style, very engaging and explains everything well

  • said: Great class. Learned how to create/write scripts, and how to get noticed.

  • said: Tutor did a great job of thoroughly covering the technical side of audio production required for podcasting.

  • said: The actual ‘doing’. The experiential learning was the best.

Great reasons to enrol in a short course with us

Small classes

A personal approach means quality learning, so you can enjoy plenty of interaction with your instructor and the chance to ask questions.

Short & sweet

Our short courses & workshops get straight to the point, providing the skills you need with minimal commitment of your precious time.

Facilities & equipment

Our range of venues suit every type of course, are easy to get to, and have the equipment and tech needed to support your learning.

Easy, secure enrolment

Enrol online 24/7 with a safe, convenient 3-step process, and you can change your mind up to 7 days before class starts.

Quality instructors

Our educators bring first-hand experience and knowledge, with up-to-the-minute practices from diverse industries.

Business or pleasure

Our courses help you rapidly increase your skills and knowledge, for professional development or personal interest.

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