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Podcasting Course for Beginners — Kenya (Record & Grow)

A practical, Kenya-first course that teaches creators how to plan, record, edit and publish podcast episodes to Spotify and YouTube, grow listeners and win local sponsors. Learn how to make professional-sounding shows on a budget, repurpose audio for social, and pitch brands using Anga with M-Pesa payouts.

Beginner~12 hours6 modules24 lessons100% free🎓 Certificate on completion

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What you'll learn

Course curriculum

Module 1

Module 1 — Foundations: Format, Niche & Episode Planning

Choose a format that fits Kenyan and African listeners, map your audience and craft episode blueprints. (Quiz at end.)

1Podcast formats and examples for Kenya20 min
2Finding your niche and audience in Kenya & Africa20 min
3Episode structure, scripting and show notes20 min
4Legal basics, music rights and local ethics20 min
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Module 2

Module 2 — Recording: Gear, Rooms & Remote Interviews

Practical, budget-first recording techniques for phones and entry-level mics, plus remote interview workflows using low-data tools. (Quiz at end.)

1Budget gear and setup: phones, mics and accessories20 min
2Room treatment and recording habits that reduce noise20 min
3Remote interviews: WhatsApp voice notes, Zoom, and lightweight tools25 min
4File naming, backups and mobile-data friendly workflows20 min
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Module 3

Module 3 — Editing & Postproduction

Hands-on editing workflow using free and low-cost tools familiar in Kenya, plus tips for noise reduction, EQ, loudness and adding jingles. (Quiz at end.)

1Choosing an editor: Audacity, GarageBand and online editors20 min
2Clean-up: noise reduction, clip gain, and pacing30 min
3Mixing basics: EQ, compression and adding intro/outro music30 min
4Exporting for platforms: formats, loudness (LUFS) and file sizes20 min
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Module 4

Module 4 — Publishing & Distribution: Spotify, RSS & YouTube

Step-by-step publishing: host selection, RSS distribution to Spotify and Apple, plus repurposing audio as a YouTube episode video. (Quiz at end.)

1Choosing a podcast host and setting up RSS (Anchor and alternatives)20 min
2Submitting to Spotify, Apple and Google (what Kenyan creators must know)20 min
3Creating a YouTube podcast upload (audio waveform, thumbnails, chapters)20 min
4Episode metadata, show art and consistent release schedules20 min
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Module 5

Module 5 — Growth: Promotion, Repurposing & Analytics

Tactics to grow listeners in Kenya: social clips, WhatsApp-forward strategies, analytics to inform content, and local collaboration tactics. (Quiz at end.)

1Repurposing episodes into short-form clips for TikTok, Instagram and YouTube Shorts30 min
2WhatsApp-first promotion and community building20 min
3Using analytics to improve content: Spotify for Podcasters & YouTube Studio20 min
4Collaborations, guest outreach and cross-promotion with local creators30 min
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Module 6

Module 6 — Monetisation: Rate Cards, Pitches & Sponsor Fulfilment

Create KES-based rate cards, use Anga to find and manage brand campaigns, write sponsor-read scripts and report results. (Quiz at end.)

1Building a clear rate card and packages in KES (with examples)20 min
2Writing sponsor pitches and proposals (Anga and direct outreach)20 min
3Deliverables, contracts, escrow and getting paid via M-Pesa20 min
4Measuring ROI for sponsors and building long-term partnerships20 min
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