Here at Podcasting Ireland, we can provide a full range of podcast training.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or have experience in podcasting already, we have something for you.
Our beginner courses are aimed at those fresh to podcasting and designed for people who want to learn the basics of online content and podcasting, and become familiar with the terms, technology and potential power of podcasts. Over 43% of people in the US listen to spoken word audio every day – Podcasting has grown by 8% in the US in the last year according to NPR while Irish audio podcast listening has grown by nearly 40% in the pandemic according to podcast platform ACAST. So why not find and connect with your audience – they’re waiting to hear your stories and be a part of your community.
Thinking of starting an audio podcast? Try our taster session ‘First Steps in Audio Podcasting‘ aimed at beginner podcasters

Athena Media is an award winning digital audio agency and it’s the force behind Podcasting Ireland. We’ve been making podcasts since 2006 and have run sponsored audio podcast channels in both music and speech.
Our intermediate and advanced courses are ideal for people who have some skills but want to learn more about editing, packaging, online support and profile and to extend their audio podcasting skills to video. Broken down into both creative and technical elements, these courses will give you practical skills and tools which can be put to use immediately.

> What is podcasting?
Podcasting is a way to subscribe to audio files on the internet and have them delivered to your mobile device/computer/tablet, in much the same way as you would subscribe to your favourite magazine. The content can then be listened to whenever and wherever you like. In recent years it’s had a huge impact on how we consume audio, giving more autonomy to listeners and a lower barrier of entry to audio producers looking to get their stories heard.
> What is the difference between downloading and podcasting?
Downloading is the transfer of any file to your computer. All you need to do is save the audio file to your PC and listen to it at your leisure. However Podcasting, generally using an RSS feed, allows a subscriber to automatically receive the latest edition of their chosen programmes directly to their device and. You can then choose to download/listen as a stream from your computer or transfer to your player and listen when you want, in the gym, commuting or out walking – whatever!
> What is RSS?
Essentially RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is the technology which alerts your computer when a new podcast is available and downloads it automatically. It works on the principle that your favourite podcasts, news stories or features are be delivered directly to you.
> What do I need to do to get a podcast?
You can listen to most podcasts simply by clicking a link on the relevant website. Programs to do this are widely available free of charge. iTunes remains arguably the most popular software, with lots of new platforms coming into the fray in recent years including Spotify, and Anchor, with plenty of options within your devices app store, be it Android or iOS.
Once you have the software downloaded the fun starts! It is now that you have to decide what you want to listen to. Fret not, because Podcastingireland.ie can help you. We offer podcasts on many different topics. All you have to do is go to our podcasts page to listen to some of our recent output, browse through the programmes available and decide what programmes you would like to listen to.

What our clients say:
Ciara Heffernan, Communications Officer (Podcasting 101 Workshop, March 2020)
Peter Boyd – Arthritis Ireland, Services Support Officer (Podcasting 101 Workshop, March 2020)
Catherine Murray (Podcasting 101 Workshop, September 2019)
Stephanie Moe, Bord Bia (Podcasting 101 Workshop, September 2019)
Jonny Harvey – i’m Coming Out – The Podcast (Podcasting 101 Workshop, September 2019)
Eamon McLoughlin (Podcasting 101 Workshop, September 2019)
Suzi Button, CEO, Lorna Byrne Children’s Foundation www.foundation.lornabyrne.com (Podcasting 101 Workshop, May 2019)
Maggie, Marketing Manager (Podcasting 101 Workshop, May 2019)
Caroline Swords (Podcasting 101 Workshop, March 2019)
Joy Redmond, joyredmond.com (Podcasting 101 Workshop, March 2019)
Marie O’Sullivan (Podcasting 101 Workshop, March 2019)
Fionnuala Broughan, Communications Manager, Léargas (Podcasting 101 Workshop, February 2019)
Dr Anthea Lacchia, TCD (Podcasting 101 Workshop, February 2019)
Jacinta Murray, jacintachristy.com (Podcasting 101 Workshop, February 2019)
Esther Curiel (Podcasting 101 Workshop, November 2018)
Liz Gleeson (Podcasting 101 Workshop, November 2018) podcast: Shapes of Grief
Carissa Casey, Print Journalist (Podcasting 101 Workshop, November 2018)