Podcast Production & Monetization
Record, edit and publish a podcast on a budget — and pitch sponsors who actually pay.
5 hours12 lessonsBeginnerPDF certificate
What you'll be able to do
- Design a podcast concept and episode format
- Record clean audio on a modest budget
- Edit and publish via RSS to major platforms
- Pitch sponsors and monetize your audience
Curriculum
4 modules · 12 lessons · 3h 32m total
Module 1Concept & Setup
3 lessons
Concept & Setup
- Formats: solo, interview, panel — choosing yours12 min
- Budget equipment: mics that punch above their price12 min
- Recording environments: treating a normal room12 min
Module 2Production
3 lessons
Production
- Recording technique and multi-track basics13 min
- Editing in Audacity: cuts, levels, cleanup16 min
- Descript: text-based editing magic13 min
Module 3Publishing
3 lessons
Publishing
- RSS feeds and hosting platforms13 min
- Distributing to Spotify, Apple and YouTube12 min
- Show notes, titles and episode art11 min
Module 4Monetization
3 lessons
Monetization
- Growing downloads: promotion that works13 min
- Sponsorship pitches and rate cards14 min
- Community support and paid tiers11 min
About this course
Kenya's podcast scene is growing fast and equipment is cheaper than ever. This course covers concept and format, recording quality on a budget, editing in Audacity and Descript, publishing via RSS to Spotify and Apple, and the sponsorship playbook for monetizing a growing show.