Podcasting: improvers

About this course

The course helps participants develop a podcast concept by working on structure, flow, audience engagement and purpose. Topics include advocacy, community building and professional storytelling, alongside ethical considerations relevant to podcast content and audiences. Teaching combines coached group and solo activities, peer feedback and guided reflection. Participants examine interview formats, tone and preparation, compare solo, remote and collaborative production options, and practise recording approaches intended to reduce later editing. Editing tutorials are not included, and there are no assignments.

What you'll learn

• Refine a podcast concept and structure for clarity and impact
• Apply interview formats, preparation methods and tones suited to a podcast’s purpose
• Compare solo, remote and collaborative production options against a podcast workflow
• Use recording techniques that can reduce post-production editing
• Identify ways to engage a target audience
• Evaluate ethical considerations relevant to podcast content and audiences

Is this course right for you?

This continuation course is intended for learners who have completed Introduction to Podcasting or have equivalent experience. It suits participants with an existing podcast idea or project who can take part in group and solo activities, give and receive constructive feedback, and reflect on their goals and audience.

• A working podcast idea or project is expected
• Fluent English is required for participation
• Learners should be prepared to give and receive constructive feedback

Before you go

• A personal email account is needed to register for and access online platforms used in class.
• Computers are provided. Participants may bring their own laptop if preferred.
• Those not bringing a laptop should bring a USB memory stick or have access to cloud storage to save and transfer work.