Training

ALPSP training is devised and delivered by publishers for publishers. All courses are proposed and directed by our Training Committee to help organizations develop skilled, informed and motivated staff who are better able to deal with the rapidly changing landscape of scholarly and professional publishing.

Discount for ALPSP Member organizations in Low and Low Middle Income countries.

ALPSP is pleased to offer a discount on training course fees to member organizations that are based primarily in Low Income/ Low Middle-Income Countries (LIC/LMIC).  This is based on staff numbers and is in line with the discount on membership fees..

2024 Training Course Programme

Discounts and early bird rates for ALPSP members on 2024 training courses. 

Members early bird  £265 (+VAT if applicable)
Members full price   £315 (+VAT if applicable)
Non members         £525 (+VAT if applicable)

Not an ALPSP member?  Find out how your organization can join ALPSP

For an overview, you can also download our training leaflet.

Please see our Careers Hub for videos and podcasts on a wide variety of topics

Courses are suitable across different organization sizes and disciplines and feature:

  • Expert publisher trainers with up-to-date  knowledge and experience to share
  • Small group tuition to ensure a hands-on, practical experience, with time for networking
  • Pre-course questionnaires to ensure the content is tailored to delegate needs
  • Relevant content that reflects current trends. Programmes are monitored by our expert Training Committee
  • Comprehensive course materials and further reading.

Funding

The Book Trade Charity offers help to anyone who has worked in the trade (employed, self-employed or freelance) in a range of roles across publishing, distribution and bookselling and who has a problem, whether personal, financial or health related. 

If you are unemployed, you can also contact your local Jobcentre Plus

Contact Melissa Marshall if you have any questions about selecting or booking a course.

If you are an ALPSP member, we can also run an in-company version of a course. See our In-House Training page for details or contact Melissa Marshall to discuss your requirements.