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What is the FileMaker Pro Training Series?

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 10 product line throughout the modules.

FileMaker Training Series

This training will allow you to:

  • Learn best practices for developing professional database solutions with FileMaker 10 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 training 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 10 Certified Developer.

Course materials:

  • In-depth course manual with 12 modules and over 700 pages of content.
  • A CD that includes demo files, exercises, videos, and PDFs of the manual.

How does uLearnIT deliver the FileMaker Pro Training Series?

uLearnIT is delivering the FileMaker Training Series as a sequence of three courses. Each course will cover a selected set of modules from the training materials. See module descriptions below.

Building FileMaker Pro Solutions (two days)

  • 1: Using FileMaker Pro
  • 2: Working with Fields
  • 3: Data Modelling
  • 4: Working with Layouts
  • 7: Reporting

Advanced FileMaker Pro Solutions (two days)

  • 5: Calculation Functions
  • 6: Scripts
  • 8: Security
  • 9: Intermediate & Advanced Techniques
  • 10: FileMaker Server

Connecting FileMaker Pro Databases (one day)

  • 11: Connectivity
  • 12: Web Publishing

Course attendance costs AU$540 per day.
uLearnIT offer a discount of $50 per day for any person who attends three or more days.
Save up to $250.

Places are limited for each course.
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All participants will require the FileMaker Training Series materials.

FileMaker says:

As a FileMaker Authorised Trainer, uLearnIT 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 customised to accelerate learning and increase individual productivity. FileMaker recognises and recommends uLearnIT as a qualified trainer.

Your Trainer - David Head

David began using FileMaker in 1989. Since then he has developed hundreds of databases in all versions of FileMaker Pro. He is a FileMaker Certified Developer in versions 7, 8 and 9. He is an Authorised Trainer and has presented at the FileMaker Developer Conference and many FileMaker Business Alliance seminars.

David's extensive experience with FileMaker Pro and his excellent teaching skills will allow you to get the most from your training. You will also have access to post-course email support for when you get stuck.

Module descriptions

  1. Using FileMaker Pro
    Approach FileMaker Pro 10 from the perspective of users: learn techniques for working with FileMaker data, printing and exporting, performing and saving 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 10 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
    Discover tools and techniques for creating layouts in FileMaker Pro 10, including conditional formatting, auto-resize, web viewers, tab controls, and tooltips. Understand how field behavior and tab orders are controlled, and learn to create and use different kinds of value lists
  5. Calculation Functions
    Learn how functions work in the calculation engine in FileMaker Pro 10 and how to apply them in various contexts. Study how custom functions are built and how to use them in database solutions.
  6. Scripts
    Explore the new Script Trigger features of FileMaker Pro 10, as well as best practices for writing scripts. Learn how to build navigation and window controls, and study logical branching and looping routines.
  7. Reporting
    Practice creating reports in FileMaker Pro 10 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 10 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 10 and FileMaker Server 10 Advanced. Understand how and why to use server-side scripts. Review hardware and networking requirements, learn proper backup routines, and be trained in configuration processes.
  11. Connectivity
    Learn how to integrate FileMaker 10 with SQL systems, both through ODBC connections and with the External SQL Data Source capabilities. 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 10 and FileMaker Server 10 Advanced, and learn how to develop solutions to publish via the Web. Review the PHP Site Assistant and gain hands-on experience with IWP.

 

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