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LaTeX Complete Course
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LaTeX Complete Course

Learn LaTeX: Create professional documents with equations, tables, images & clean formatting from scratch
Created byRobert Ryan
Last updated 1/2026
English
English [Auto],

What you'll learn

  • Install LaTeX on your computer
  • Create professional-looking documents from scratch
  • Use core LaTeX features like sections, lists, tables, images, and mathematical equations
  • Explore popular LaTeX editors and tools, including Overleaf and TeXmaker etc

Course content

8 sections98 lectures19h 30m total length
  • Course Introduction3:52

    Welcome to the Course, This video lesson will provide a brief overview of the course.

  • Online LaTeX Editor - Overleaf7:15

    The goal of this lesson is to create an overleaf account, and be able to create a simple article using overleaf as our online LaTeX editor.

  • Local Install Overview2:18
  • Windows Install2:29
  • Mac OS Install1:52

    Install the Mac tech distribution on macOS and set up the Tech Studio LaTeX editor, then create a simple LaTeX article to verify the setup.

  • Linux Install1:22

    Install Tech Live on a Linux system using OS-specific commands, then install the LaTeX editor Tech Studio and launch it to compile a simple document to verify the setup.

  • Test Installation7:02

    The main.tex file used in this tutorial is available to download in the resources

  • MCQ
  • Title Page13:39

    In the following lectures we will walk through various tutorials which cover the core features of LaTeX, please follow along in your own LaTeX editor.

  • Bullet Points3:39

    Learn to add bullet points in LaTeX by creating an introduction section with the itemize or enumerate environments and updating the table of contents.

  • MCQ (Title Page and Bullet Points)
  • Text Styling18:41

    Learn to stylize text in LaTeX with bold, italic, underline, small caps, sans serif, and typewriter fonts, adjust sizes, and apply color and highlights using xcolor and colorbox.

  • MCQ (Text Styling)
  • Sections4:48

    Organize a LaTeX document by adding sections, subsections, and subsubsections, including unnumbered variants, and learn how the table of contents updates across multiple builds.

  • Figures11:33

    Please download the BearLearnsLaTeX.png from the additional resources to complete the lesson.

  • MCQ (Sections & Figures)
  • Tables14:00

    Learn to create and customize tables in LaTeX, using the tabular and table environments, align columns, add lines and captions, and define custom commands for styling with colors.

  • MCQ (Tables)
  • Math23:53
  • MCQ (Math Mode)
  • Labelling and Referencing24:16
  • MCQ (Labelling and References)
  • Internal Bibliography9:42
  • External Bibliography15:50

    You can download any of the files we have worked on in the previous lectures and this final lectures from the additional resources.

  • Section Recap0:03
  • Section Final Test

Requirements

  • No experience needed

Description

Want to create beautifully formatted documents without fighting your computer? Welcome to An Introduction to LaTeX.


This course is a hands-on, beginner-friendly introduction to LaTeX designed to get you creating professional-quality documents fast. Through focused sections — including a LaTeX Crash Course, Document Architecture, Tables, Figures, Maths and a full walkthrough on building a custom thesis — you'll learn by doing, not just watching. Every concept is paired with practical, real-world examples, so you’ll immediately apply what you learn. By the end, you’ll be confidently typesetting everything from simple documents to academic-grade theses — all with clean formatting, perfect structure, and zero frustration.


Learn Essential Skills - Get up and running with LaTeX from scratch. You'll learn how to install LaTeX, write your first document, and confidently use essential elements like sections, bullet points, lists, images, tables, and math equations. No prior experience or programming knowledge is needed.


Build a Skill That Sets You Apart - LaTeX proficiency is a standout skill in academia, STEM fields, publishing, and beyond. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the ability to produce elegant, reliable documents that make a strong impression — whether you’re submitting a paper, applying for a job, or teaching others.


Create Beautiful Documents - Discover how to build beautifully formatted documents with precise control over layout and styling. You'll create research papers, reports, CVs, and more — all with professional typesetting, perfect alignment, and consistent formatting. You’ll also learn to manage bibliographies, references, and cross-links with ease.


By the end of the course, you'll be able to create clean, organized, and professional documents from scratch—confidently and efficiently.

No prior experience is needed. If you’re ready to take control of your documents and level up your formatting skills, this course is the perfect place to start.

Who this course is for:

  • Students and academics
  • Researchers and scientists
  • Anyone new to LaTeX who wants a fast-track introduction to creating beautifully formatted documents.