Book Design Course

What will I learn?

Level up your publishing career with our Book Design Course, specially designed for professionals looking to master the art of book design. Learn how to create consistent style guides, apply design principles, and make your books more engaging with interactive features. Find out how to optimise typography so it's easy to read, choose visuals that make an impact, and use colour theory effectively. Our concise, high-quality modules make sure you get real-world skills in layout, composition and more, empowering you to create publications that are visually stunning and work well together.

Apoia's Unique Benefits

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
24/7 online support
Select and organise the chapters you want to study
Customise your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet required

Build skills

Enhance your practical skills in the areas listed below

Master style guides: Make sure your design is consistent across all the pages in the book.

Apply design principles: Balance alignment, contrast, and proximity properly.

Enhance engagement: Use visuals and interactive elements to catch the readers' eye.

Optimise typography: Choose fonts and spacing so that it's super easy to read.

Utilise colour theory: Create colour palettes that look good together and make a difference.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can change the chapters and the workload.

  • Choose which chapter to start with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can add

You will be able to generate more chapters like the examples below

This is a free course, focused on personal and professional development. It is not equivalent to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate course, but it offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.