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Podcast Creation

Record, edit, and launch your podcast from zero — no studio required.

12 hoursGera AI Tutor4.7 (4,900 learners)

About this course

A step-by-step podcast creation course covering everything from concept and format through to recording, editing, distribution, and promotion. You will launch a real podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts by the end of the course, with three episodes recorded and a growth plan in place.

Target audience: Entrepreneurs building a brand, content creators diversifying channels, professionals sharing expertise

What you will learn

  • Podcast production
  • Audio editing
  • Podcast distribution
  • Podcast promotion
  • Descript

Course syllabus

10 modules · video + projects

  1. 1Podcast concept: niche, format, and audience definition
  2. 2Equipment: microphones, headphones, and recording setups under £100
  3. 3Recording environment: acoustic treatment on a budget
  4. 4Audacity and Descript: recording, editing, and removing filler words
  5. 5Show structure: intros, outros, interview flow, and episode templates
  6. 6Guest management: booking, prep, and recording remote guests
  7. 7Artwork, branding, and RSS feed setup with Buzzsprout
  8. 8Distribution: submitting to Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google
  9. 9Podcast SEO: titles, descriptions, and transcripts
  10. 10Promotion: social clips, community, and cross-promotion

Frequently asked questions

What microphone do I need?

The course recommends the Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB (~£65) as the best value starter microphone, but all exercises can be completed with any USB microphone or even a smartphone.

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