Book Layout & Typesetting Course
Learn to design and typeset professional books from first page to final export. This course covers every stage of the layout process, from grid systems and typography to images, front matter, and print-ready output. Whether you are designing novels, textbooks, or illustrated books, you will finish with the skills and files to work at a professional level.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
You will build a complete understanding of book layout, starting with page anatomy, grid systems, and trim sizes, then moving into typography, master pages, and paragraph styles. You will learn to flow and format long-form text, handle images and colour, and typeset complex elements like tables, indexes, and footnotes. The course also covers front matter and back matter design, preflight checks, and exporting print-ready PDFs and EPUBs. Supplementary chapters address cover design, children's book layouts, accessibility standards, automation tools, and client project management.
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Develop skills
- Typography & Spacing: Select and set typefaces, leading, and kerning adjustments for professional book text.
- Master Pages & Styles: Build reusable templates that enforce consistency across hundreds of pages.
- Image & Colour Management: Place, colour-profile, and preflight images for print and digital output.
- Preflight & Export: Package and deliver press-ready PDF and EPUB files that meet industry specs.
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