Podcasting Essentials

Podcasting Essentials is a non-credit online certificate course that takes learners from the earliest spark of a show concept to a fully produced first episode, along with the business strategy to grow it into a sustainable platform. The on-demand video lessons in the course are taught by instructors from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute, alongside working executives across the audio production industry. In partnership with learning company Yellowbrick, the course is fully online and available worldwide. 


Whether you’re an emerging creator developing your first show, an expert building a podcast around your knowledge, or a journalist sharpening your narrative skills, this course will give you the tools and strategic foundation to move from idea to execution. The 30 to 40 hour course includes five online course modules and hands-on projects, including recording your first episode and building a 3-Year Podcast Strategic Plan. Upon completion, students earn a non-credit certificate of completion from New York University Tisch School of the Arts and Yellowbrick.

Topics discussed include:

  • Podcast Landscape and Creative Voice

  • Audio Storytelling, Scripting, and Interviews

  • Podcast Production: Recording, Editing, and Sound Design

  • Podcast Branding, Launch, and Distribution

  • Podcast Business, Monetization, and Growth

If you're interested in launching or growing a podcast, this online enrichment certificate course is a great place to start!