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Podcasting Intro Course

Launch your own podcast with confidence on this practical one-day course.

Covers planning, kit, recording, editing and promotion — everything you need to get started.

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Podcasting Intro course

Podcasting Intro Course

Podcasting Intro Course

This course will teach you the essential skills and techniques to create professional-quality podcasts. You'll learn what equipment you will need and how to plan, record and edit your podcast.

Discover strategies for how to reach your target audience and optimise your podcast for search engines - crucial for building a loyal and engaged audience. Whether you're a beginner or have limited experience, this course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to start your own podcast and share your voice with the world.

Ready to take your podcast further? Our Podcasting Intermediate course covers advanced interviewing, editing with Riverside and social media promotion.

One Day

10:00 - 16:30 UK Time

Key Learning Points

  • Key Learning Points

  • Define your podcast niche and target audience
  • Plan, structure and script your episodes
  • Choose the right kit and recording software
  • Edit, mix and add music to your episodes
  • Publish, host and promote your podcast

If attending an online course you must have a licensed copy of any software required and access to a suitable computer.

You need no previous experience to attend this course.

Who is this course for?

Suited to business owners, marketers, journalists, educators and anyone who wants to start their own podcast. No prior podcasting or audio experience required.

Course Dates

Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
18th Aug 26 Tue Online Available £399.00 £50.00 £349.00 + VAT
5th Oct 26 Mon London Islington Available £399.00 £20.00 £379.00 + VAT
14th Dec 26 Mon Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
3rd Feb 27 Wed London Islington Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
5th Apr 27 Mon Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
9th Jun 27 Wed London Islington Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
5th Oct 26 Mon London Islington Available £399.00 £20.00 £379.00 + VAT
3rd Feb 27 Wed London Islington Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
9th Jun 27 Wed London Islington Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
Course Dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You Pay
18th Aug 26 Tue Online Available £399.00 £50.00 £349.00 + VAT
14th Dec 26 Mon Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
5th Apr 27 Mon Online Available £399.00 £399.00 + VAT
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All our courses are available as private, bespoke or team training.

You can customise the outline, have a group where it's just your team or enjoy a one to one session with an expert.

We can deliver the course at our centre, live online or at your choice of venue.

Fill in the form below and our team will get in touch with pricing and helpful advice to get the conversation started.

Course Dates

18th Aug 26 (Tue)


Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £50.00

You Pay: £349.00 + VAT

5th Oct 26 (Mon)


Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount: £20.00

You Pay: £379.00 + VAT

14th Dec 26 (Mon)


Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT

3rd Feb 27 (Wed)


Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT

5th Apr 27 (Mon)


Location:Online

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT

9th Jun 27 (Wed)


Location:London Islington

Places: Available

RRP: £399.00

Discount:

You Pay: £399.00 + VAT

Course Outline

1

Strategic preparation

Podcast types

Research - Example Podcasts

An exercise addressing key factors that will place your podcast in the market to flourish!

2

Pre-Production preparation

Planning your pilot episode

Creating a structure or outline for a podcast

Obtaining and using music, sound effects and loops

A little bit about copyright.

Planning Interviews

3

Podcast tech and recording

What kit do I need?

What software do I need?

Recording yourself

Recording an interview

Interviewing Techniques

Best Practices for recording

4

Post Production

Basic editing techniques

Adding music and sound

Understanding file formats

5

Getting your Podcast out

Podcast hosting

Automation

What is an RSS feed?

Social Media techniques

6

Questions and answers

This course is also available as a private course. This would allow you to choose any dates for your training. And, if you wish, we can tailor the content for you or your team. Please contact us for more details.

Who attends?

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Career Progressives

Professionals who wish to develop skills for their current role and companies who believe in developing their talent.

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Career Changers

People seeking opportunities which require new skills. Industry relevant training for those pursuing a new role.

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Graduates

Certified courses for those who have earned their theoretical stripes, but need to prove capability to future employers.

Learn Your Way

Face to Face

Face To Face

Learn face-to-face with expert mentors in a dynamic setting that inspires growth and confidence.

Live Online

Live Online

Join remotely with expert mentors in real time — flexible, interactive learning that fits your lifestyle.

Team Training

Team Training

Upskill your team together. Build your team and develop consistency, and collective confidence.

Three Steps To Success

1

Identify Your Path

Define your direction with purpose, aligning your learning journey to personal and career goals.

2

Learn With Experts

Gain practical insight from real-world experts who bring clarity, confidence, and momentum to your growth.

3

Earn Certification

Your certificate of attendance is proof of progress — benchmarking your skills and commitment to growth.

Further Reading

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