This online certificate program starts May 3, 2011!

Instructor:
Jonathan Finkelstein, CSTP, Facilitator, Author, Learning in Real Time, Executive Producer, LearningTimes. 

Jonathan is host of the Real Time Minute, a regular online podcast program about synchronous collaboration and learning. He is also executive producer of numerous other podcasts, including the highly-acclaimed Green Room and several podcasts for groups like the New York City Department of Education, the New York Transit Museum and other educational and cultural institutions.

Certificate Overview:

This certificate offers concrete approaches for bringing each of the elements of a great podcast together. You will finish this certificate with your first podcast recorded, edited and posted on your own podcasting site.
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Program Details:
In this three-part live online certificate, you will learn and practice the practical skills and techniques you need to produce high-quality, highly engaging audio and video podcasts. This certificate offers concrete approaches for bringing each of the elements of a great podcast together. You'll complete the course with your first podcast recorded, edited and posted on your very own podcasting site!

In addition to basic podcasting skills, this certificate program will explore how to:

• Establish a concept and brand for your podcast series.
• Develop a sustainable format.
• Include appropriate calls to action.
• Choose and develop a persona and establish the podcast's personality.
• Use podcasts to foster a growing sense of community.
• Interact with listeners and include audience feedback .
• Includeremote guests.
• Use real-world, free and low-cost tools to produce your audio and video podcasts.
• Set up and host a home page and presence for your podcasts.

Certificate Methods:

This course is comprised of three (3) live online sessions. In addition, there will be approximately 1 hour of homework prior to each session, although some students may choose to spend more time practicing and creating podcasts in between sessions.

Who Should Participate:

This certificate program is for anyone interested in creating their first podcast, or taking their initial forays into podcasting to the next level. People from all backgrounds are encouraged to participate, including: education, corporate organizations, community facilitators, museums, healthcare, associations, libraries, publishing and government agencies. The diversity of each set of certificate participants offers great perspective to all involved.

Online Course Schedule:

Session 1: Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Session 2: Friday,  May 6, 2011
Session 3: Wednesday  May 11, 2011

Each session is 1.5 hours in length

All sessions start at 1:00 pm Eastern Time (New York time). See below for the time of the sessions listed in various time zones:

• 10:00 am - 11:30 am Pacific Time (PT)
• 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Mountain Time (MT)
• 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm Central Time (CT)
• 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Time (ET)

For times in other cities, visit this link. Live sessions will be recorded for those who wish to go back and review or who must miss a live session. Participants are expected to complete outside work between live class meetings.

Registration details:

Register for this certificate program now to reserve a virtual seat. See below.

Early-Bird Registration (On/Before April 3): $645
Registration After April 3: $795

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What Participants
Have to Say:
   
  "Thank you for offering such an important class! It is so cutting edge -- I
loved it!"
   
  "The most engaging online learning I have ever been involved in."
   
  "Jonathan is a master of effective facilitation. Interactive, creative and responsive."
   
  "This certificate is one of the best examples of practicing what you preach."