Overview

4 Modules including 4 weeks of practical training and on air radio experience. 

Learn at your own pace — live or in your own time

You can take this course live on the scheduled Saturday mornings, or complete the core learning at your own pace from home. All practice can be done using a phone, laptop or tablet microphone, and when you’re ready for on-air experience, a simple USB microphone (from around €50) is all you need. You’ll be able to train, record and voice-track entirely from home.

Ever dreamed of getting behind the mic and discovering how real radio works? Whether you’re starting a new hobby or exploring a career, this comprehensive online course gives you practical, hands-on experience in Radio Presentation & Production — with real on-air broadcasting included. You can now do it affordably as we are running the course online.

Course Dates: February – Saturdays 7th & 21st / March – Saturdays 7th & 21st, 10am–1pm via Zoom.

Alongside our core trainers, we have 2 guest hosts including the Programme Director and Presenter of a local radio station, and a Broadcaster and Executive Producer at Virgin.

Across four structured modules, you’ll learn everything from scripting and presenting to remote voice tracking and running a complete show. Training is delivered live by experienced lecturers and broadcasters, and you don’t need any previous experience. No equipment is required for the first three modules — your phone or laptop mic is perfect for getting started.

As you progress, you’ll also gain access to our training radio station, where you’ll prepare and present weekly shows from home, building real broadcast confidence, learning industry techniques, and creating material for your demo. You’ll even have direct access to apply for Christmas FM.

By the end of the course, you’ll have presented multiple shows, developed your editing and presentation skills, built a practical audio library, and learned exactly how radio shows come together behind the scenes. Whether you’re exploring radio for fun or planning a future in the industry, you’ll finish with real experience and a clear next step.

If you’re ready to begin, simply click Add to Cart to secure your place. Payment applies to the dates booked and is non-transferable. A Zoom link will be sent one week before the first class.

Module Breakdown

Module 1 – Introductory Module (3 hours)

You’ll learn:

• Basics of radio

• Basics of scripting

• Basics of presentation

• Writing scripts

• Recording and reading a script

Outcome:
You’ll prepare scripts and complete an assignment ahead of Module 2. Over the full course, you will move from scripting to recording to presenting a full radio show.

Module 2 – Presentation & Recording (3 hours, combined with Module 3)

You’ll learn:

• On-air presentation basics

• Recording voice (Part 2)

• Script review for on-air delivery

• What Remote Voice Tracking is

• How to voice track from home

• Workshop planning for a 1-hour show

Outcome:
You will be prepared and scheduled to present a 1-hour remote show on our online training station.

Module 3 – Live RVT Training

You’ll learn:

• Live remote voice tracking

• Advanced RVT techniques

• On-air scheduling

• Review of all learning

• Q&A

Outcome:
You’ll be fully ready to present a show on our in-house radio station.

Module 4 – Four Weeks of Live On-Air Radio

You’ll be assigned your own weekly 1-hour show for four weeks, broadcasting live on our training station. You’ll prepare, voice track and present entirely from home.
A USB microphone (from €50) is required for this module, and we’ll advise you on what to purchase.

You’ll also have the option to submit your demo for assessment during or after this module, helping you build a professional audio portfolio.

Progression

All students receive exclusive access to our training radio station, with optional advanced modules available. You can participate in live shows, contribute to production, and gain the experience needed to grow your skills or prepare a career-focused demo. You can find more details here.

F.A.Q.

How do I book and pay?
Click the Add to Cart button above.

Do I need radio equipment at home?
Not for the first three modules — phone, laptop or tablet microphones are fine.
For the radio station module, you’ll need a basic USB microphone. You’ll be remotely controlling our studios in Liffey Valley.

Where does the course take place?
Online via Zoom, Saturdays 10am–1pm. You’ll receive the Zoom link a week before the live date.

Who are the tutors?
Experienced broadcasters and qualified lecturers who teach both adult and under-18 courses.

Is the fee transferable?
Payment covers the booked dates and is non-transferable.