The FileMaker Training Series is the official training curriculum from FileMaker, Inc. It offers a series of 12 training modules that cover a comprehensive set of topics designed to help you master the essentials of FileMaker solution development. This new series incorporates the many new features of the FileMaker 9 product line throughout the modules.
This course will allow you to:

• Learn best practices for developing professional database solutions with FileMaker 9 products.
• Get results more quickly than using self-teaching methods.
• Work with certified FileMaker experts who can answer your most technical questions.
• Network with others and learn what they are doing and how they accomplish it.
• Share your ideas and tips.

You should consider taking this course if you are:

• Familiar with the basics and want a solid grounding in key FileMaker development principles.
• Comfortable with FileMaker Pro and want to advance your development skills.
• An expert developer and want to fill in any gaps in your knowledge.
• Planning to become a FileMaker 9 Certified Developer.

Course materials:

• In-depth course manual with 12 modules and over 500 pages of content.
• A CD that includes demo files, exercises, videos, and PDFs of the manual.

Module description

1. Using FileMaker
   Approach FileMaker Pro 9 from the perspective of users: learn techniques for working with FileMaker data, printing and exporting, performing Find requests, and accessing features for working with email, Adobe PDF and Microsoft Excel documents.
2. Working with Fields
   Learn practical skills required to define FileMaker Pro 9 data tables and fields. This module explores data types and options for auto-entry, validation, and field storage. Discover how to manage images and other objects in container fields and work with the Database Design Report in FileMaker Pro Advanced.
3. Data Modeling
   Learn how to construct different types of data relationships, ensure data integrity, and implement multiple-table solutions. This module also covers lessons in building layouts using related data fields and portals.
4. Working with Layouts
   Review new features in FileMaker Pro 9, such as conditional formatting and auto-resize, while learning how to work with layout objects. Understand how field behavior and tab orders are controlled, learn to create different kinds of value lists, and work with the Web viewer object, tab control object, and tool tips.
5. Calculation Functions
   Learn how functions work in the calculation engine in FileMaker Pro 9. Study how custom functions are built and how to best apply them to database solutions.
6. Scripts
   User controls and interface elements are generally driven through scripts in FileMaker Pro 9. Explore best practices in scripting, learn how to build navigation and window controls, and study logical branching and looping routines.
7. Reporting
   Practice creating reports in FileMaker Pro 9, using a variety of techniques. Explore sub-summary reports that group information by break fields. Learn how to build a cross-tab report (with data-driven columns) and an HTML report that is displayed via the Web viewer object.
8. Security
   Study the account-based security features of FileMaker Pro 9 and learn how to implement privilege sets, tie access to database solutions to external authentication servers, control both access and authoring rights to systems, and extend security controls with scripting.
9. Intermediate & Advanced Techniques
   Work with relational value lists, write scripts that leverage object naming, and explore custom menus in depth. Learn advanced techniques with portals that include dynamic sorting, filtering, row highlights and preview panes.
10. FileMaker Server
    Learn the best practices for setting up and maintaining FileMaker Server 9 and FileMaker Server 9 Advanced. Review hardware and networking requirements, learn proper backup routines, and be trained in configuration processes.
11. Connectivity
    Learn how to integrate FileMaker 9 with SQL systems, both through ODBC connections and with the new External SQL Data Source capabilities in FileMaker Pro 9. Review configuration processes and learn to use other data systems in tandem with your FileMaker Pro databases.
12. Web Publishing
    Understand the capabilities of both Instant Web Publishing (IWP) and Custom Web Publishing in FileMaker Pro 9 and learn how to develop solutions to publish via the Web. Review the PHP Site Assistant and gain hands-on experience with IWP.

FileMaker says:

As a FileMaker Authorized Trainer, The Computer Workshop, Inc. has undergone training directly from FileMaker, Inc. to deliver the FileMaker Training Series programs and has extensive knowledge of FileMaker best practices and solutions. The courses are highly customized to accelerate learning and increase individual productivity. FileMaker recognizes and recommends The Computer Workshop, Inc. as a qualified trainer.

Register now by clicking the button next to the appropriate class or call 800-639-3535 to register by phone.