Why would you use Illustrator to create content pages for a training book? Depending on your requirements, Indesign would probably be a better choice.
Heck, you may even want to try Publisher or Word, terrible programs for those of us in the graphics arts world, but way more intuitive for a novice.
If you want, PM me exactly what you are trying to accomplish, I can probably steer you in the best direction. I own a print shop and have been in the business for over 17 years.