Podcasting Course for Beginners
Learn how to create, produce and launch your own show in this beginner-friendly podcasting course in Sydney, delivered face-to-face at our Rozelle campus. Across six practical sessions (3 hours each), you’ll follow the complete podcasting workflow—from shaping a strong concept and format through to recording clean audio, editing in a DAW, preparing files for distribution, and building a simple promotion strategy.
This hands-on course focuses on practical skills, creative confidence and sustainable workflows so you can avoid “podfading” and consistently produce content that connects with listeners. You’ll gain experience using tools such as DaVinci Resolve (Fairlight), Audacity or Adobe Audition, while learning core principles that transfer across platforms.
Learning Outcomes
- Plan a clear podcast concept, niche and episode structure.
- Record and edit high-quality spoken-word audio using a DAW.
- Publish, distribute and promote your podcast with confidence.
Course Content Overview
- Pre-Production & Planning: Niche selection, format choices, storytelling techniques, scripting, interview skills and sustainable workflows.
- Recording & Editing: Microphone technique, recording environments, DAW fundamentals, noise reduction, mixing basics and export settings.
- Publishing & Marketing: Hosting platforms, RSS feeds, submitting to Apple Podcasts and Spotify, branding, show notes and promotion strategies.
Schedule & Delivery
- 6 sessions (3 hours each)
- Delivered face-to-face at Sydney Community College, Rozelle Campus
Details
You will learn
- Develop a clear podcast concept and format
- Record clean, professional-quality audio
- Edit, publish and distribute episodes confidently
You will get
- Expert tutor guidance and feedback
- Hands-on practice with industry-standard software
- Statement of Completion
Appropriate for
Beginners with no podcasting experience, storytellers, small business owners, content creators, coaches and anyone with an idea worth broadcasting.
Preparation
What to bring
- Laptop with DaVinci Resolve, Audacity or Adobe Audition installed
- Headphones or earbuds
- 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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