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Introduction to Podcasting

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Courses Code
QEXMEPOD
Study method
Part Time
Cost*
£0
Location(s)
Lichfield

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  • Is this course for you?

    The popularity of spoken word audio continues to grow worldwide, and podcasts are an excellent way to communicate a message; they can be listened to on demand, and when convenient to the audience. Podcasts are an excellent form of communication whether it is a business selling their ideas and products, or people wanting to share and discuss their own ideas and hobbies. Whether you are a business wanting to use podcasts as a marketing tool, a charity or organisation wanting to share your work, or an individual wanting to discuss your own hobby or topic you are passionate about, a podcasts could be for you.

    This course will take you through setting up an audio podcast – from generating the idea through to setting it up, tips on recording, involving others, through to scheduling regular output and building your own community of listeners.

  • Required qualifications

    No formal qualifications are needed. Some basic computer skills will be required, and if you decide to make an audio podcast you (or your presenter) will need to be fairly comfortable talking into a microphone.

  • What skills will I develop?

    The introductory course will give learners the opportunity to develop idea into an audio podcast. With support from a podcaster, you’ll learn how to develop your show, and be given tips and tricks on how to launch and run an audio podcast.

    You’ll get the opportunity to hear from the lived experience of someone with their own experience of podcasting and running a successful podcast and learn how to create a community of your own listeners who may well share your own interests.

    Feedback from listeners is just as important, so you will learn how to benefit from their input to improve the quality of how you share your message.

  • Careers

    This course will equip learners with knowledge to start their own audio podcast.

    There is no formal qualification that will guarantee you a successful career, but it will help the student identify what makes a successful podcast, whether it be profitable from a business perspective or creating a podcast brand that can lead to social media influencer possibilities.

  • Other important information

    There is nothing else needed to study the course.

    However, if you decide to go ahead and create your own audio podcast you will learn about the costs involved with production of a podcast.

  • Is this course for you?

    The popularity of spoken word audio continues to grow worldwide, and podcasts are an excellent way to communicate a message; they can be listened to on demand, and when convenient to the audience. Podcasts are an excellent form of communication whether it is a business selling their ideas and products, or people wanting to share and discuss their own ideas and hobbies. Whether you are a business wanting to use podcasts as a marketing tool, a charity or organisation wanting to share your work, or an individual wanting to discuss your own hobby or topic you are passionate about, a podcasts could be for you.

    This course will take you through setting up an audio podcast – from generating the idea through to setting it up, tips on recording, involving others, through to scheduling regular output and building your own community of listeners.

  • Required qualifications

    No formal qualifications are needed. Some basic computer skills will be required, and if you decide to make an audio podcast you (or your presenter) will need to be fairly comfortable talking into a microphone.

  • What skills will I develop?

    The introductory course will give learners the opportunity to develop idea into an audio podcast. With support from a podcaster, you’ll learn how to develop your show, and be given tips and tricks on how to launch and run an audio podcast.

    You’ll get the opportunity to hear from the lived experience of someone with their own experience of podcasting and running a successful podcast and learn how to create a community of your own listeners who may well share your own interests.

    Feedback from listeners is just as important, so you will learn how to benefit from their input to improve the quality of how you share your message.

  • Careers

    This course will equip learners with knowledge to start their own audio podcast.

    There is no formal qualification that will guarantee you a successful career, but it will help the student identify what makes a successful podcast, whether it be profitable from a business perspective or creating a podcast brand that can lead to social media influencer possibilities.

  • Other important information

    There is nothing else needed to study the course.

    However, if you decide to go ahead and create your own audio podcast you will learn about the costs involved with production of a podcast.

Testimonials

“Lucy is the creator and host of the acclaimed podcast ‘lABLEd’ which fosters a global community for disabled people and those adjusting to new diagnoses and has been featured on ITV News and numerous local radio outlets. As well as being knowledgeable about the subject Lucy is a talented communicator and is passionate about getting her message across in a fun and friendly way.”

Lucy Wood

Lecturer

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  • Introduction to Podcasting (TL)

    Lichfield College

    Start Date: 23rd April 2026

    Code: QLEXMEPOD-2

    Cost: £0

    Start Time: 18:00 PM

    End Time:21:00 PM

    Part Time: 7 Weeks

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