Intro to Podcasting

Welcome! We’re glad you’re here!

If you’ve ever wanted to start or grow a podcast, then this is the course for you.

We’ll give you all the key skills you need to get underway as you create a show that you are proud of. Take it at your own pace as you follow the easy to digest lessons taught by some of the most seasoned podcasters on the internet. We’ll guide you through the process right from generating your first idea to launching your show and then we’ll give you suggestions on how you can grow it from there.

Expect to be challenged! Our goal is to make you a podcasting pro by the end of this course.

In this course, you’ll discover:

• Come up with a podcast idea that is fun to make and attracts an audience
• Find out what equipment you’ll need and how to sound great without spending a fortune
• Learn how to record face to face and remote interviews and how get the best from your guests
• Learn to edit your podcast. Everything is explained in detailed videos
• Then learn how to build a community and monetise your podcast

After completing this course, you’ll walk away with:

• A podcast of your own which is launched online for people to enjoy.

Each module is broken up into easily digestible lessons, and each lesson will be presented by a different host. In each lesson you’ll be learning new techniques that you then put into practise in the homework as you develop your show.

We really, really hope you’ll enjoy this course.

Get ready to launch a show people want to hear!

This course won’t be covering: 

• Advanced editing – We’ll show you enough to give you a solid start so that you can launch your show but there is always more to learn.
• Building your audience beyond the basics – There are thousands of techniques you can try

The tools you’ll need:

For maximum success with this course, you’ll need:

• A computer with internet access
• A commitment to completing the assignments, all at your own pace
• A basic understanding of the WordPress software, dashboard and features (or a willing, learn as you go, mindset)

Tip: WordPress is a dynamic, open source software that loves to keep us all on our toes with updates. These updates can bring changes to how things look and work, and from time to time there might be some differences you come across in our lessons. Take a look at our Help center or Support guides for more resources, whenever you notice that something may have changed.

Before diving into our courses be sure to review the information covered within our Resources Hub to set yourself up for the most success with achieving your goals! The Resources Hub includes the pages listed below, plus a glossary, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and more!

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WordPress is a dynamic, open source software that loves to keep us all on our toes with updates. These updates can bring changes to how things look and work, and from time to time there might be some differences you come across in our lessons. But fear not! We’re fully committed to keeping you updated.

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