What you'll learn
Learn how to create, produce, and launch a podcast in this beginner-friendly podcasting course in Sydney, delivered face-to-face at our Rozelle campus.
Whether you want to start a podcast, record interviews, share stories, or build a community around your ideas, this practical course guides you through the complete podcasting process, from planning and recording to editing, publishing, and promotion.
Across the course, you’ll gain hands-on experience using professional audio tools such as Adobe Audition, alongside beginner-friendly alternatives. You’ll learn how to record clean, high-quality audio, edit and structure episodes, and prepare your podcast for distribution on major platforms. Best of all, you’ll leave with a polished podcast episode and a clear roadmap for continuing your podcast independently.
Designed for complete beginners, this course focuses on practical skills, creative confidence, and sustainable workflows, so you can avoid “podfading” and keep producing content that resonates with listeners.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this podcasting course, you should be able to:
- Use microphones correctly and record clean audio at appropriate levels
- Record and edit audio using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
- Fix common audio issues such as background noise and uneven levels
- Edit and structure podcast episodes using Adobe Audition or Audacity
- Export podcast episodes in standard formats suitable for publishing
- Set up podcast artwork, metadata, and RSS feeds
- Publish episodes to platforms such as Apple Podcasts and Spotify
- Develop a content plan, promotion strategy, and basic monetisation approach
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
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
Course testimonials
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Emma said: The actual ‘doing’. The experiential learning was the best.
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Francoise 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.
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Allecia said: The amount of knowledge explained in easy-to-understand fashion was a great learning experience. Also, the ability to edit on software was invaluable.
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Paul said: Great class. Learned how to create/write scripts, and how to get noticed.
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Heather said: The wealth of knowledge and experience of our tutor was super impressive as were the resources provided. I wish there was another course to follow. Thoroughly enjoyed and gained from the experience.
Course tutors
Gregory Foulds
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