Podcasting Course for Beginners
Discover how to create, produce, and launch your podcast in this beginner-friendly, face-to-face podcasting course in Sydney. Over six practical sessions of three hours each, you'll master the full workflow, from developing a compelling concept to recording and editing audio, preparing files for distribution, and promoting your episodes effectively.
This course is ideal for beginners and focuses on practical skills, creative confidence, and sustainable workflows to help you avoid 'podfading' and consistently produce engaging content. By the end of the course, you’ll have a step-by-step plan to launch a podcast as a storyteller, brand builder, or community voice.
Course Outline
- Pre-Production & Planning: Niche selection, format planning, episode structure, storytelling, scripting, interview techniques, and scheduling strategies.
- Recording Techniques: Equipment overview, mic techniques, sound recording best practices, remote interviews, and vocal delivery skills.
- Editing & Post-Production: DAW tools like Audacity or Audition, noise cleanup, mixing basics, transition effects, and exporting audio correctly.
- Publishing & Distribution: Podcast hosting, branding and artwork, metadata, RSS feeds, and submissions to platforms like Apple and Spotify.
- Marketing & Monetisation: Branding guidance, SEO for episode discoverability, promotion strategies using social media and community engagement.
- Wrap-Up: Course recap, Q&A, and actionable plans for launching your own podcast.
Schedule & Pricing
- Option 1: 6 sessions from 4 Mar – 8 Apr 2026, Wednesdays 6:00pm–9:00pm
- Option 2: 3 sessions from 15 Aug – 29 Aug 2026, Saturdays 9:00am–3:30pm
- Cost: $399
Details
You will learn
- Plan a podcast concept and select a suitable format
- Record and edit high-quality audio using DAWs
- Distribute and promote your podcast effectively
You will get
- Statement of Completion
- Podcast launch action plan
- Hands-on experience with audio tools
Appropriate for
Beginners without podcasting or audio editing experience, storytellers, writers, content creators, educators, and anyone wanting to launch a podcast.
Preparation
What to bring
- Headphones or earbuds
- Laptop with editing software installed
- Laptop charger
What to wear
Casual
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney 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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