FileMaker Pro Beginning: Getting Started as a Developer

❝ This was the best training class that I've ever attended. The material was excellent, the presentation quality and pacing were perfect. I highly recommend this class to anyone who is interested in learning how to use FileMaker to develop database solutions.
- Lisa Dahm, Ph.D., Director, Research Computer Services
City of Hope National Medical Center

There are no dates currently on the public training schedule for this course. However, we can provide this training to your group of three or more people either remotely or at your business location. Please contact us for more information on our corporate training rates and availability by calling (562) 291-3291 or filling out this contact form.

Cost

Price per person: $595
Length of class:two days
Version covered:2024
Delivery format:live over Zoom


Description

By the end of this two-day class by FileMaker Certified Developer Tim Jones, you will have built two simple database solutions from scratch, learning to plan and build database structures that implement one-to-many relationships, create Entity-Relationship diagrams, define tables, fields, and relationships, import data, create basic layouts, find and sort records, and write simple calculations. In the process, you will have gained a solid foundation of knowledge to use in developing your own FileMaker database solutions.


Prerequisites

This class requires only basic computing skills, such as using a mouse and opening and closing windows. No prior FileMaker Pro or database experience is required.


Outline

Plan a Database Solution
- overview of the FileMaker platform
- plan database solutions and create E-R Diagram
- create new empty database file
- define tables and fields
- set auto-enter options and validation rules
- create simple calculation fields

Understand Relationships
- understand and diagnose relationship types
- resolve many-to-many relationships
- define relationships between tables

Work with Data
- create, edit and delete records
- import data from Excel and other sources
- import a batch of images
- convert Excel sheet into a new database
- place portals and related fields on layouts

Design Layouts
- create layouts optimized for Desktop and mobile
- use themes and styles to update formatting on all layouts
- display related data
- define data-driven value lists and drop-down menus

Find and Sort Records
- find records using multiple criteria and requests
- constrain and extend the found set
- sort records by multiple fields
- printing records


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  • After many years of working with you and your company, I wanted to express my appreciation. Since taking your FileMaker Pro training classes, we have a better understanding of the program, allowing us to solve real-world issues in-house.
    - William Sheridan, President, Special Operations Group, Cody, WY
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    I wish I would have taken this class years ago. I definitely will share Accelerate Computer Training with my colleagues. Looking forward to taking more classes.
    - Elizabeth D. Anguiano, CALTRANS, Information Technology
  • Tim Jones - I must say that you are a great instructor. This was my first time at Devcon and new to FileMaker. I have to give mad props for instructing a beginners class and doing a high class job at that. I came out of that training with a wealth of knowledge and a new path to travel thanks to your great instructions. I can't say enough, pleasure to have met and learned from you.
    - Sean Miller, FileMaker DevCon attendee
  • Since we left your class, we've taken the FileMaker program and made it the centerpiece of our processing system. On our old system we would process one mailing project in about six to seven minutes, plus another minute or two for printing.  So each project took an average of 7:30.  After deploying FM and writing a ton of scripts, we were able to get total time down to under two minutes for processing and about 10 seconds for printing. Whereas, everyday we would struggle to get the mail out by the deadline, with FM, we are done by 12:30 p.m. with the daily processing. Printing finishes about 15 minutes later and all the mail is sorted and out the door by 2:00 p.m.

    Learning FM has allowed us to expand our business significantly and we've spent the past several months increasing our advertising and business promotion because now, our system is entirely scalable.
     
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    Your class gave us the knowledge to revolutionize our business and the truth of the matter is, there are no limits to what we can do.  It is one of the most impressive programs I have ever used.
    - Jay S. Jump, BK Attorney Services, LLC
  • I just wanted you to know I learned a tremendous amount about FileMaker Pro in your class. You gave great, easy to understand explanations for how/why things work the way they do. And the handout is great. I can recreate what we did and have already referenced it a couple of times.
    - Libby S., Vice President and Manager of Business Services
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    - Maureen K. Martin, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, CED, CAMI, Director, DuBard School for Language Disorders, Univ of Southern Mississippi
  • Best software class I've ever taken. Tim did a great job of allowing us to deviate from the initial format but did a great job of bringing us back to the intended topics to cover.
    - Holly H., City of Hope
  • Taking your classes has given me quite the edge in the workplace. I commonly hear my coworkers refer to me as the FileMaker Goddess as they ask me for help within their own database solutions. Thank you and know that I constantly recommend your FileMaker course to all my friends!
    - B.A., Freelance, Visual FX for Film
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    - Angelo Oliverio, EPLRS Program Manager, Raytheon Company
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    - Aarin S.
  • What a great class! You are a really wonderful patient instructor. I do plan on coming back. Our creative director is really excited about the training I received and your generous re-take policy, so I suspect that a few of my compatriots may be showing up in Long Beach. I am very grateful to have met you and been a lucky recipient of your FileMaker prowess!
    - Elizabeth S., City of Hope
  • Your professionalism, knowledge of the material, ease with the class and humor were spot on. I can say that this was one of the best, if not the best, training courses I have taken. Many others who I have talked with today at the Huntington say the same thing. You were fantastic.
    - Mario Einaudi, The Huntington Library
  • Tim's course in FileMaker Pro benefitted from his thorough knowledge of the package. But not only that, his teaching style was patient and empathetic, while ensuring the students completely absorbed every strategy he was teaching. I would not hesitate to recommend this course to anyone.
    - Accelerate student
  • Accelerate Computer Training's Filemaker Pro series is a must for anyone who needs to learn database design. Tim Jones is a thorough and patient instructor who demystifies the inner workings of FileMaker. I learned more in one week with Tim than I did in 18 months of self-paced training with videos and books. An invaluable experience!
    - Accelerate student