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Duration & Times: 2 Days – 8:30AM-3:00PM EST
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Course Description: In this hands-on, two-day Podcasting Production Fundamentals training course, you will learn the production process and best practices for creating Podcasts. You will gain knowledge how to plan, organize, and implement all required considerations for Podcasting.
Prerequisites: Students must have a good working knowledge of computers, operating systems, using a mouse, keyboard, standard menus and commands. Students must be able to open, save, and close applications and files, as well as navigate to other folders. Students must have a microphone and speakers for recording and playing audio.
Required Technical Set-Up:
• Primary computer connected to a second monitor OR second computer to view instructor live
• Reliable High-speed internet connection
• Web Browser: Google Chrome Preferred (Alternative: Microsoft Edge)
• 3-Button Computer mouse
• Audio Speaker/Microphone (built-in to computer or external)
Job Roles That Use Podcasting:
Producers
Developers
Video Editors
Audio Editors
Projects That Use Podcasting:
Editing Audio for Podcasts
Editing Recorded Content
1. Podcasting Production Overview
Podcast Defined & Industry Terminology
Benefits & Types of Podcasts: Adoption & Trends
Goals & Measuring Podcast Effectiveness
Podcasts for Target Audiences
Incorporating Podcasting Into Your Content Strategy
2. Pre-Production
Competitive Research: Know What Podcasts Are Already Out There
Resource Planning: Time, People, Equipment, & Cost Considerations
Podcasting Job Roles
Selecting Recording Equipment
Release Schedule: Frequency & Consistency
Podcasting Types: Educational, Evergreen, News, Storytelling, Interviews
Repurposing & Reusing Existing Content: Videos, Websites, Articles, Blogs
Consider Video Podcasts
Podcast Length
Scripting, Storyboarding, Researching Guests/Topics
Branding: Cover Art/Logos, Taglines, Intros/Outros, Music
3. Production
Piloting & Testing
Prepping & Setting Up Equipment and Recording Space
Podcasting Techniques
Recording Scenarios: Using Virtual Meeting Platforms, Phone Calls
Plan for Podcast Accessibility
4. Post-Production
Importing & Editing Your Podcast Audio
Overview of Pro Tools: Adobe Audition, Audacity
Compressing Podcast Files for Delivery
Testing Files for Delivery
Requirements and Options for Hosting Your Podcast (Internal/External)
Best Practices to Promote Podcasts
Posting on Podcast Platforms: Google, Amazon, Apple, Spotify, Soundcloud
Posting Video Podcast: YouTube, Social Media, Websites, Blogcast
Measuring Performance & Improvement/Change Plan
Disclaimer: All course objectives and outlines are used as a guideline and are subject to change to ensure the latest information is covered to support real world use of the technology.
Software Versions: ThinkB!G open enrollment classes are taught on the most current version of software whenever possible. To request a specific version, please Contact Us or call us at 301-362-2250.
No certification available
If you have a team of individuals, you can receive bulk discounts by doing your own Private training session & cover your specific learning objectives!
Payment and/or Purchase Order is required 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to first date of training class.
Payment and/or Purchase Order is required 16 Business Days (Monday-Friday) prior to first date of training service. Pricing provided is firm fixed price based on number of students. Client is responsible for entire amount regardless of change in number of registrations.
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