Purpose of the Course

Aimed at everyone who would like to gain an understanding of the book production process, this course helps delegates to understand the manufacturing processes, their limitations / constraints, as well as how to build communication and understanding between different departments. 

Benefits of Attending

The course will help delegates answer the eternal questions:

  • Why does it take that long and cost so much?
  • Why doesn’t the printed image look like my screen / print out?
  • What do production teams need to know?
  • Why do we use that paper / that provider?
  • Why do eBooks take so long to produce?

Course Level 

No prior experience or knowledge in this field is necessary in order to attend.

Course Outline

This seminar-based course will cover the following topics:

  • Things to consider at the concept stage
  • Introduction to pre-press
  • Print
  • Paper, binding and cover finishes
  • Shipping and warehousing
  • The practicalities of production

Read the full course outline here.

The Trainer

Heather O‘Connell, Consultant. (Read about BIC Trainers, here).

Feedback for this Course

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Date & Frequency of this Course 

This course is currently not scheduled; for the latest updates, contact us or join the BIC Training Course mailing list

To register your interest in attending this course on an unspecified date in future, please see the ‘Registration’ section, below.

Course Location

Online / Virtual Training.

Course Length

This is a full day course which will be provided online, 9:30am-5pm (UK time).

Prices

BIC Members £295 + VAT
Friends of BIC £350 + VAT
Non Members £400 + VAT

NB: Travel and accommodation costs are not included in the ticket price.

Discounted rates apply to BIC members only. Not sure if your organisation is a BIC member? Check our members list here.

Registration

Register your interest in attending this course
For further information, please see the ‘Frequency of this Course’ section, above.

Once a date has been agreed for this course, registration will be carried out via Eventbrite. Payment on Eventbrite is accepted via VISA, Mastercard and American Express.

Alternative Payment Option: If you would prefer BIC to invoice your organisation directly, please contact us. Please note that this process will incur a £25.00 administration fee.

Read BIC’s Course Cancellations & Refund Policy.