Training & Workshop

The biggest misconception of podcasting is that the average person can simply set up a microphone, share their thoughts on the news of the day or pop culture, and instantly find an audience. To start a podcast takes hard work, and more work, and more work, and mo— (you get my point) so this lesson is to understand

1. Why do you want to start a podcast, 
2. What makes a good podcast and
3. How to define and plan your podcast

As with most things in life, getting the right tools can only take you so far. The real advantage is using these tools the right way so you get the most out of your investment. This lesson will cover

1. Essential tools needed to start recording a podcast
2. Setting up a recording studio from home
3. Best tips when recording audio/sounds’

Producing and specifically editing is crucial to a great podcast that’s free of mistakes (long silences, erms and ahhs) and/or forcing your listeners to continually adjust their volume. This process is usually the most time-consuming aspect of podcasting and simply put the more you do it the more efficient you become (there are no shortcuts!). Therefore, this lesson will cover

1. Digital audio workstations (DAWs)
2. Setting up templates using Adobe Auditions
3. Editing tips using a pre-recorded interview

How exactly does the audio you record go from your computer all the way to Apple, Stitcher, Spotify, and the rest of the podcast directories? Well, this lesson will cover just that and,

1. 3 major podcast hosting platforms (free and paid),
2. The pros and cons to the abovementioned platforms
3. A live demo on how to publish your podcast

Gone are the days where you build and they will come because with so much content being made you have to let people know your podcast exists. This lesson will cover

1. Creative ways to promote your podcast
2. Best platforms to publish your podcast and 
3. Boosting your promotion with paid-marketing efforts

On this course, you’ll learn how to identify your strengths, skills and experience to make your CV stand above the rest.