An expert-led practical course which helps you to learn how to record podcasts from scratch, acquire speakers' skills and earn from podcast production projects.
You will understand the specifics of speaking, learn how to control your voice, and narrate with different modulation. You will not only be able to take commercial orders for narration , but also launch your own podcast!
If you have long dreamed of narrating movies, games or audiobooks, then this course will give you all the necessary skills to start. You will understand the specifics of submitting different formats of material, you will be able to change your voice, and learn how to read both monologue and dialogue.
This course is suitable for people who want to improve their audio skills. You will learn to highlight the main points in the text and place accents competently. You can get rid of clips and fear of the microphone.
You will explore in detail the popular channel of communication with the audience - podcasts. You will be able to develop content for the podcast: from idea to script. Learn how to make high-quality recordings and post on popular platforms.
We'll help you to achieve the profession you dream of, from scratch to your first earnings
Set breath and voice for the broadcast
• You will feel confident in any project. Your voice will not tremble, your speech will be clear and competent, without mistakes and pauses.
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How to narrate movies, audiobooks, commercials, and tech. offers
• Try yourself in any genre. Embody the dream of cinema or narrate your favourite novel.
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How to record podcasts and accomplish high-quality editing
•Podcasts are a popular theme for your own project. You will become a pro and will be able to delight your listeners not only with speech, but also with interesting monologues and dialogues.
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• The course will also teach you how to promote yourself and introduce you to popular podcast platforms.
⦁ Development of a different manner of information submission.
⦁ The teacher will evaluate the result of the task and analyze it in detail with you.
Tools
Logical pauses
Diction
Customize text
Breathing dynamics
1. Acquaintance with the profession 2. Announcements 3. Placing stresses in text 4. Stamps in reading 5. Preparing text for narration 6. Customize text to fit your style 7. Speech range development exercises
1. Intonation Methods 2. The concept of a logical perspective 3. Logical and psychological intonations 4. Voice expressiveness 5. Highlighting the main thought 6. Types of intonations when reading texts 7. Intonation development exercises
⦁ Working with a microphone: methods of removing fear.
⦁ Prepare a message for radio news.
Tools
News text
Source of information
Radio-broadcast
News broadcasting
1. Building News Text 2. Specifics of vocabulary 3. News Preparation for Radio 4. Working with Information Sources 5. News broadcasting 6. Working with a microphone 7. Methods of removing fear 8. Clamp Removal Techniques
⦁ Working with a microphone: reading dialogue and monologue.
Tools
Affecting speech
Audiobooks
Reading Dialogue
Accents in text
1. Audio Book Specifics 2. The concept of "theatre at the microphone" 3. Laws of acting speech 4. Rules for preparation for artistic reading 5. Highlighting "complex" words 6. Questions When Working with Text 7. Differences in reading dialogue and monologue
⦁ Preparing material for the podcast: script and design
Tools
Naming
Scenario
Visual learner
Interview
1. Concept development 2. Find Theme for Release 3. Select Podcast Name 4. Cover Design 5. Script Writing 6. Podcast Text Description 7. Frequency of records output 8. Working with a guest: interview techniques
1. House recording equipment 2. Programs for creating a podcast 3. Record on phone and computer 4. Recording in the studio 5. Conditions for quality sound 6. Prepare location and adjust sound 7. Work on the "trailer" podcast 8. Recording of the first release
1. Programs for installation 2. Software Capabilities 3. Installation Steps 4. Record processing 5. Sound design in podcasts 6. Find music for release 7. Using sound effects 8. TA for installation
1. Hosting Platform Services 2. Hosting a podcast 3. Generating a Link for an RSS Stream 4. Platform Requirements 5. Register with and download iTunes 6. Clubhouse format 7. Podcast Promotion 8. Promotional Integrations in Release
You will practice
Monetization
How the courseis delivered
Participate in live lessons with a teacher in an online class.
Live Online Lessons
Communicate with classmates and the teacher in a closed Telegram chat room.
Homework & Support
Community & Feedback
Do your homework on the platform and get teacher comments on your work.
Face-to-face Online Lessons
Effective learning
Classes are held live in a small group. During the class, the teacher explains the topic of the lesson and answers students' questions live.
Don't worry - if you miss a lesson, it will be available in a recording on the platform.
Stay motivated with ourlive community
Live chatting with your group mates
You will not be alone through all your study. We get all our students together on group chats where you are able to post your photos, ask questions and share your success!
The best way to maintain your motivation is getting live feedback from the teacher and your group mates.
I am a former BBC Journalist, Presenter and Producer. I worked for several years on the BBC News channel before taking a break to raise my family. I hold two BA Hons Degrees, the first in Contemporary History and the second in Theology. I also hold a Post Grad Diploma in Broadcast Journalism. My current role is as Executive Producer at Kah Productions. We produce films for a wide variety of corporate clients as well as work with the charity sector to promote causes with promotional material. Our corporate client portfolio includes household names such as McDonald's, Naked Wines and Dulux. Our charity clients include several adoption charities as well as ex-services charity Heropreneurs and homeless charity Bread of Life.
«Podcasting is a great way of taking a deep dive into a subject whilst on the go. No need to set time aside to watch a video or read an article. Podcasts are for learning, developing, challenging or just simply relaxing.»
Your teacher
Victoria Hills
CEO & Founder Inspire HR Solutions
Experience
Using her 20 years of experience in HR, Victoria knows precisely how to effectively drive upgrades in the corporate world. She is always on hand to offer insight and perspective on best practice and is delighted to share her thoughts on how to increase the benefits of professional skills.
The course is accredited by HR experts
The webinar with Victoria Hills "How to update your CV and raise your income with your new skills"
The gift for our learners:
Student's testimonials
Rosalie Simmons
After the course, I was finally able to realize my dream - to create a podcast!
I wanted to start a career on the radio for a long time. At the course I gathered a portfolio for the first audition, the teacher helped pull up weaknesses in the diction, so now I feel more confident!
Xamira Taylor
Kaleb Young
I wanted to do freelance voice acting, voice commercials or participate in animated projects as a dubbing actor.
The course program helped to train my voice and clear my speech of parasite words, so now I am actively sending out my portfolio and have already received several invitations!
Wallace Baker
A Personal Certificate will be presented to you after you have completed the course.
Qualification
Personal certificate
Your CV right after the course
Key competencies:
⦁ Competent speech of professional level
⦁ Delivered Diction
⦁ Voice skills of a film or video standard
⦁ Audio Book Voice Skills
⦁ Ability to record a podcast
⦁ Working with Adobe Audition
Job opportunities
180 vacancies for podcast producers were scanned on Indeed.co.uk. After analysing the data, this course was designed to incorporate the current demands of the market. We guarantee that your skills will be up to date.
of our learners were able to find a new job or increase their income within 6 months after the course
74%
British HR-specialists recommend us
There is no doubt that the ICS is an excellent place to study. You'll be able to boost your career and raise your salary by learning skills from the ICS courses.
George Evans
HR-specialist in Digital Farm
FAQ:
Studying at International Career School is an entirely unique experience, unlike any other online course. You are personally guided by a professional teacher and provided with regular opportunities to discuss and submit your work to get expert feedback and analysis on your homework:
Live group sessions are held where the whole class is online with the teacher every week for 1.5 hours.
All live interaction is recorded for you to re-watch at your leisure, along with written content.
10 Live Group Masterclasses with your teacher and the whole class
Comprehensive course notes
30-day access to all of the above
Access to a learner chat group
Yes. The course caters for learners who have little or no prior knowledge. Learners with previous experience can also greatly benefit from ICS courses.
No. There are no academic requirements for this course. This course or programme is practical and therefore aimed at those who wish to develop their skills to a professional standard.
We recommend that you have access to the items below to make the most of your course:
A smartphone/ tablet/ laptop or PC with a stable Internet connection and the capacity to use necessary software.
The Chrome web browser
Preinstalled The Zoom app
Please note that ICS will not be liable for any costs relating to software access purchases. Therefore, we recommend that you only purchase course materials once you have confirmed that you will take the course.
Throughout your course, you will be instructed and supported by a professional teacher. You will be able to contact your teacher via the eLearning platform, raise any issues that you may encounter on your course, and receive a response. All of the teachers are highly experienced in their professional fields and will be able to offer valuable advice and guidance. You will also be able to participate in a learner chat group where you can raise specific questions related to the module you are currently taking.
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The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification* but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
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