***EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS 11.59PM 24 DECEMBER 2019***
Want to create your own professional podcast, but don’t know where to start?
Discover how in this highly practical and collaborative 4-week podcast training course.
Led by long-time podcaster Christina Canters (with over 1.6 million downloads for her show Stand Out Get Noticed) and branding & content expert Aaron Heath, this course teaches you how to develop, launch and run your own successful podcast from scratch — step by step.
Dates of the course:
What makes a podcast succeed or fail
How to make your podcast stand out
Microphone technique, recording equipment and software tutorials
Structuring your podcast and creating great content
How to prepare for and conduct engaging interviews
Audio production -- how to improve your audio quality with editing tools
Best practices for branding your podcast
Podcast hosting options
Create and submit your RSS feed to iTunes and other directories
Tips and tricks for successfully launching your podcast
Magnifying your brand - how to market and repurpose your podcast for maximum visibility
This course is suitable for all levels from beginners to experts. No experience in podcasting or audio recording is necessary, but participants should have a basic level of computer literacy.
A laptop computer with charger
You will need to download and install free editing software Audacity before week 3
Pair of headphones (over-the-ear recommended)
Notepad and pen
An idea for a podcast series
Recording equipment - microphones and digital recorders
Equipment will be available to loan for the duration of the course
Worksheets and handouts
Additional resources
Refreshments & snacks
A friendly and welcoming environment!
"Christina used her deep experience and knowledge to help our participants rapidly get confident with both the [podcasting] technology and good interviewing techniques. I would highly recommend Christina and Podcast Services Australia to anyone wanting their staff to learn about or get more confident with podcasting skills."
- Vision Australia
"[I loved] that we covered both technical and marketing/content sides of podcasting. I feel like I've stepped away with a lot of knowledge to holistically understand podcasting. Everything was useful, in particular microphone and set up work."
- University of Melbourne
"Thank you so much for the Podcasting workshop! The pace and information provided perfectly suited to my needs and I know the other participants felt the same. We all walked away inspired and motivated to give podcasting a go! You both have a very approachable vibe and are responsive to people's needs and questions making the learning process a stress-free and enjoyable experience. I would happily recommend your services to anyone looking to learn more about podcasting from the humble beginner to someone wanting to deepen their knowledge and practice."
- RMIT
"When I heard Christina and Aaron (from Podcast Services Australia) planned to hold a podcast course, I jumped on board immediately. Christina has run a weekly podcast for years now, so she really knows her stuff, and I wanted to learn from an expert I could trust. The course was fantastic. Heaps of valuable information, and insider tips to make podcasting fast and easy. The session on editing was super valuable because the free software isn't intuitive; you need instructions. Christina and Aaron provided great support materials, and a warm, friendly, professional environment to learn. Can't wait to launch my podcast. It is called Kath in the City."
- Kath Walters, KathWalters.com
"The workshop was really great. Enjoyed it. Good sized class and the tuition was informed and open. It was a practical workshop, and I was impressed by the knowledge and experience of the speakers."
- Jenny, class participant
"The course really motivated me! I bought a microphone afterwards! There was lots of practical information about how to make it happen; made it feel accessible. The presenters were excellent. Thank you for a great course!"
- Sam, class participant
- James, course participant
Business owners, authors, speakers and thought leaders who want to use podcasting to strengthen their personal brand and increase their audience reach. This course will also be beneficial for educators and communications professionals who are looking to use podcasting as an engagement tool for their company or organisation.
There will be a maximum of 10 class participants. We intentionally keep our classes small to provide as much personalised help as possible.
You will learn how to use the Zoom H5 digital recorder with high quality podcasting microphones. We will also show you how to podcast using a USB microphone and your laptop. If you already own a microphone and/or digital recorder, you are welcome to bring it along. The equipment will be availble to rent throughout the duration of the course if you wish to record at home.
That is ok, we have some spares available :)
Please email Aaron Heath: aaron@podcastservices.com.au with any questions; we'll be happy to help.