Podcasting Course for Beginners
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, this practical course walks you through the complete podcasting process—from planning and recording to publishing and promoting your episodes.
Gain hands-on experience using tools like Adobe Audition and beginner-friendly alternatives. Record high-quality audio, structure episodes, and prepare content for major platforms. Leave with a polished episode and a strategy to keep your podcast going strong.
Course Outline
- Pre-Production & Planning: Niche selection, scripting, interview skills, scheduling
- Recording Techniques: Gear overview, clean sound capture, vocal techniques
- Editing & Post-Production: Audio editing, mixing, effects, export formats
- Publishing & Distribution: Hosting, artwork, metadata, platform submission
- Marketing & Monetization: Branding, SEO, sponsorships, analytics
- Wrap-Up & Q&A: Recap, feedback, next steps
Schedule & Pricing
- March 4 – April 8, 2026, Wednesdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
- August 15 – 29, 2026, Saturdays from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
- Price: $399
- Location: 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (St. Joseph's Church grounds)
You will learn
- Record and edit quality audio using a DAW
- Publish podcast episodes on major platforms
- Develop promotion and monetisation strategies
You will get
- Statement of Completion
- A polished podcast episode
- Step-by-step roadmap to create your own podcast
Appropriate for
Beginners with no podcasting or editing experience; storytellers, writers, and journalists; business owners, educators, and community leaders; anyone with a message or idea to broadcast.
What to bring
- 3.5mm connection headphones (no AirPods)
- BYO Laptop
- Portable storage device (optional)
What to wear
Sydney Community College
Sydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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