Printed training book

Frequently asked questions about printing training books

Why print a hard copy of a training manual? 

It is true that nowadays, many training courses take place online and when they are organised face-to-face, the note-taking is done on the computer.

However, studies have shown that training conducted in a physical way makes it easier for learners to learn and better understand what is being taught. Similarly, note-taking on a computer presents a significant risk of loss of concentration.

By choosing to print a professional training booklet to be completed on a daily basis, you ensure that you keep the participants' full attention. Similarly, handing out a training manual at the end of the session can allow people with note-taking difficulties to leave with a good foundation to work on later. later on.

The little extra: they can easily be sent by post to the distance learners. 

Why entrust the printing of a book to a professional printer?

Although the printing of training books can be done in-house, it is very time-consuming and can quickly become expensive, particularly because of the cost of ink. Using a professional printing company allows you to save time while ensuring an optimal result.

In addition, a professional printer such as COPYMAGE will be able to offer you different customisation options for your book in terms of finishes, choice of paper, formats, etc. 

Finally, it is a good way to ensure that the binding is done properly with a professional binding machine. 

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How to customise the cover page? 

The cover page of your training manual is essential as it will allow the reader to directly identify the content of the manual and its source. 

By opting for visually appealing visually appealing options when ordering your training book printing. Show your professionalism and and highlight your expertise with the various customisation options we offer for the cover page.

We suggest you choose a different paper weight or colour for the cover page, as well as several laminations: 

• matt laminationideal for dark colours, gives a prestigious and more modern look
• glossy laminationThe glossy lamination allows the images to be highlighted with perfect colour rendition
• soft touch laminationwith a soft touch peach skin coating

If you wish to highlight one or more elements, you can opt for selective varnish or 3D selective varnish. The first option, selective varnish, allows you to highlight an element such as the company name The first option, selective varnish, allows you to highlight an element such as the name of the company or the title of the course in order to make it more impactful. The 3D selective varnish will allow to play on the relief of the document by adding thickness to the element you wish to highlight.

Finally, you can decide whether or not to add a transparent cover to the training book binding to protect the document while still allowing your personalised cover page to appear. 

What margins should be added to the document for a perfect binding? 

In order to be able to insert the sheets of your training manual into the spiral you have chosen, we will perforate them with professional machines. 

To prevent the perforation from obscuring some of the information on the pages of your document, we strongly advise you to to check that you have a margin of 1.5 cm 1.5 cm margin on the left-hand side of each page.

To ensure that we deliver documents that meet your expectations, we check each file free of charge before before we send it to print. If in doubt, you can also contact our customer advisors by phone from Monday to Friday from 9am to 6.30pm.

How to prepare your print training book? 

Consider customising the cover of your training booklet for each student to engage them in their learning journey. The direct mail and digital printing offer you the opportunity to take personalisation to the next level.

Reading comfort should not be neglected, as it is at the root of your training. Within your training booklet itself, integrate visuals and diagrams to make the text easier to read, better spaced out and, above all, illustrated to facilitate attention and understanding.

Don't forget to to include a summary to simplify the transition from one topic to another as the programme progresses. Usually, training books are structured starting with an introduction, followed by a development of the different modules covered, and ending with a conclusion summarising all the key notions that have been taught throughout the programme.

Last but not least, it is important to legally protect your training materials! There are several options available to you for this:

• Add a copyright
• Watermark your name or the name of your training organisation
• Distribute your training book in PDF format to prevent tampering

Developing a comprehensive learning programme takes time and investment: by properly protecting your work from duplication you prevent someone else from using it without getting credit for it.