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Podcasting Intro Course

Launch your own podcast with confidence on this practical one-day course.

Covers planning, kit, recording, editing and promotion — everything you need to get started.

Launch your own podcast with confidence on this practical one-day course. Covers planning, kit, recording, editing and promotion — everything you need to get started.

298 Reviews
9.6/10 Satisfaction
98.3% Recommend
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Podcasting Intro training course

Podcasting Intro Course

This course will teach you the essential skills and techniques to create professional-quality podcasts.

You'll learn what equipment you will need and how to plan, record and edit your podcast.

Discover strategies for how to reach your target audience and optimise your podcast for search engines - crucial for building a loyal and engaged audience.

Whether you're a beginner or have limited experience, this course will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to start your own podcast and share your voice with the world.

Ready to take your podcast further?

Our Podcasting Intermediate course covers advanced interviewing, editing with Riverside and social media promotion.

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Course dates

Course dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You pay
14 December 2026 Mon Online Available £399 £50 £349 + VAT
3 February 2027 Wed London Islington Available £399 £20 £379 + VAT
5 April 2027 Mon Online Available £399 £399 + VAT
9 June 2027 Wed London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
2 August 2027 Mon Online Available £399 £399 + VAT
6 October 2027 Wed London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
No in-person dates available at the moment.
Course dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You pay
3 February 2027 Wed London Islington Available £399 £20 £379 + VAT
9 June 2027 Wed London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
6 October 2027 Wed London Islington Available £399 £399 + VAT
Course dates Days Location Places RRP Discount You pay
14 December 2026 Mon Online Available £399 £50 £349 + VAT
5 April 2027 Mon Online Available £399 £399 + VAT
2 August 2027 Mon Online Available £399 £399 + VAT

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Available as private, bespoke or team training at our centre, live online, or at your venue. Customise the outline, train as a group, or book a one-to-one with an expert.

Course dates

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14 December 2026

Mon

Location
Online
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
£50
You pay
£349 + VAT

3 February 2027

Wed

Location
London Islington
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
£20
You pay
£379 + VAT

5 April 2027

Mon

Location
Online
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

9 June 2027

Wed

Location
London Islington
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

2 August 2027

Mon

Location
Online
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

6 October 2027

Wed

Location
London Islington
Places
Available
RRP
£399
Discount
—
You pay
£399 + VAT

Course outline

1

Strategic preparation

Podcast types

Research - Example Podcasts

An exercise addressing key factors that will place your podcast in the market to flourish!

2

Pre-Production preparation

Planning your pilot episode

Creating a structure or outline for a podcast

Obtaining and using music, sound effects and loops

A little bit about copyright.

Planning Interviews

3

Podcast tech and recording

What kit do I need?

What software do I need?

Recording yourself

Recording an interview

Interviewing Techniques

Best Practices for recording

4

Post Production

Basic editing techniques

Adding music and sound

Understanding file formats

5

Getting your Podcast out

Podcast hosting

Automation

What is an RSS feed?

Social Media techniques

6

Questions and answers

This course is also available as a private course. This would allow you to choose any dates for your training. And, if you wish, we can tailor the content for you or your team. Please contact us for more details.

Who is this course for?

Suited to business owners, marketers, journalists, educators and anyone who wants to start their own podcast. No prior podcasting or audio experience required.

298 Reviews
9.6/10 Satisfaction
98.3% Recommend

Breaking down the structure of how a podcast should be created

Dylan – 18 August 2026

Nathan was amazing expert. Curriculum was engaging. Good balance between information and interactive exercises.

Etienne – 17 November 2025

I loved Nathan's energy and humbleness. He is definitely an expert on the topic and I have learned so much in the past two days.

Ramz – 17 November 2025

Lunch was fab and the trainer was brilliant. I really enjoyed Nathan as an instructor and he was really helpful in the way he customised th…

Amanda – 17 October 2025

Organisation, flexibility, food, knowledge, great set up

Sophie – 25 June 2025

Very insightful, and felt very honest. In a small group, there was time to drill a bit deeper and have more specific questions answered and…

Clementine – 27 May 2025

Really great overview. Brilliant trainer with lots of insight- took the time to answer our many questions and make suggestions. I feel very…

Georgia – 12 May 2025

I think the course was interesting and infomative. Nathan Joyce is an excellent, knowledgeable and professional tutor.

Sarah – 12 May 2025

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Further reading

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How to Set Up a Podcast: Where to start

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What Makes a Good Podcast? What Listeners Really Want

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How Starting a Podcast Can Help Your Business

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