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.
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
What will be covered in this podcasting course?
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Recap of key skills and workflows
- Open Q&A with tutor feedback
- Next steps for launching your own podcast
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.
Rozelle Campus
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
What to bring to class
- 3.5mm connection headphones (no AirPods)
- A portable storage device for taking home finished recordings (optional)
- BYO Laptop
