--- title: Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners description: Create a blog and podcast with Blogger, WordPress, Audacity, and YouTube. Unleash creativity online. image: https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Creativity%20and%20Innovation.png --- [Home](https://aspire.loyola.edu/?hsLang=en) [Categories](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products?hsLang=en) Personal Development [Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners](https://aspire.loyola.edu/products/2463524694#) ![product_image](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Creativity%20and%20Innovation.png) # Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners #### $199 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_E2G_A_Blo_and_Pod&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) #### [ Professional Credits: ](https://aspire.loyola.edu/credit_terminology?hsLang=en) CEU: 2.4 #### $199 Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_E2G_A_Blo_and_Pod&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Completion.png) Completion Time 24 hours ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Access%20time.png) Access Time 42 Days ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Outcome.png) Outcome Individual Skill Course ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Language.png) Language English ![](https://aspire.loyola.edu/hubfs/ASPIRE%20Assets/Icons/Training%20level.png) Training Level Beginner #### Delivery Information: Online Asynchronous Self-paced #### Description Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners will teach you how to plan and create your very own blog and podcast. Through hands-on exercises, you will discover the benefits of using free web tools like Blogger, WordPress, Audacity, and YouTube. You will find that creating a blog and podcast is much easier than you ever imagined. First, you will learn how to develop a plan for the content, setup, maintenance, and how to use free blogging software like Blogger and WordPress to put that plan into action. After that, learn how to record a professional-sounding audio podcast with a very simple recording tool you already have. You will edit the file with another free software program, add music to it, and then post it online for others to enjoy. Finally, you will find out how to record a video podcast. You will edit it, add special effects, drop in a podcasting-safe music file, and then publish it online. This *Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners* course is offered in collaboration with the trusted learning partner Ed2Go. #### Learning Outcomes What you will learn: - Develop a plan for the content, setup, and long- term maintenance of a blog - Learn to use free blogging software like Blogger and WordPress to put that plan into action - Learn how to record a professional- sounding audio podcast, edit the file with a free software program, add music to it, and then post it online for others to enjoy - Find out how to successfully produce a video podcast with minimal equipment How you will benefit: - Learn everything you need to create a professional- level blog or podcast - Gain new career opportunities and/or a fun new hobby - Gain a new skill set that you can put to use on personal, business, educational, or even political projects #### Requirements ** ##### Technology Requirements Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook. Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins. - PC: Windows 8 or later. - Mac: macOS 10.6 or later. - Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled - The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ ) - Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice Other: - Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience. - E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.) #### Enroll My Team ** Are you looking to enroll your team in this training Course? You Can: ##### Option 1 Click "Add to Cart" and then update the number of seats you'd like to purchase in yout cart. [Add to Cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_E2G_A_Blo_and_Pod&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu) ##### Option 2 Contact us to explore enrollment options, including potential discounts! [Contact Us](https://aspire.loyola.edu/individuals-contact-form?hsLang=en) ### $199 ##### Start Today! [Add to cart](https://aspire-cart.loyola.edu/simple_order?catalogid=TC_E2G_A_Blo_and_Pod&return=https%3A%2F%2Faspire.loyola.edu)