Podcast Creation for Beginners
Everything you need to launch a podcast — recording, basic audio editing, cover art, and getting listed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts — condensed into a short, practical course built around actually publishing your first episode.
What you'll learn
- Record clean, level-matched audio (even on basic gear)
- Edit out mistakes and clean up background noise
- Structure and script an engaging episode
- Publish your first episode to major platforms
Curriculum
Suggested pace: 3 weeks- 1
Recording clean audio
Week 1Mic placement, room-treatment shortcuts and gain staging, so the raw recording needs minimal fixing.
- 2
Editing and cleanup
Week 1Cut mistakes, tighten pacing and remove background noise without making the voice sound processed.
- 3
Structuring an episode
Week 2Script or outline an episode that actually holds attention from cold open to sign-off.
- 4
Publishing your first episode
Week 3Cover art, show notes, and getting listed on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any experience for this?
No prior experience needed — this course starts from the basics.
Is this live, or can I go at my own pace?
Self-paced. There's no fixed class time — the weekly pace above is only a suggestion to help you plan.
What happens right after I enroll?
The course appears immediately in My courses, and the first module unlocks straight away.
Do I lose access if I don't finish right away?
No — once you're enrolled, the course stays in My courses and you can pick it back up any time.
