An introduction
to FileMaker
Course Description
Intro to FileMaker Pro is a hands-on class where students use FileMaker
Pro 8 to learn about its new features. By the end of the day students
will have built a basic database and understand how to apply the concepts
to their own projects.
Who should attend?
This class is aimed at beginning and intermediate users who want
to learn the general concepts of how to build and use a FileMaker
Pro database. It is ideal for both students who have been using FileMaker
for years and never had formal FileMaker training or have never used
FileMaker before. This class offers step-by-step training and foundation
skills needed to work more efficiently.
Curriculum
Intro to FileMaker Pro is a hands-on class where students use
FileMaker Pro 8 to learn about its new features. By the end of
the day students will have built a basic database and understand
how to apply the concepts to their own projects.
The class walks students through the basics of FileMaker Pro
8 including its various modes and how to navigate among records,
layouts, tables and files. In the process of creating their database,
students will learn how to work other file types such as images
and external documents, organize data within the database and
create printable reports.
The class concludes with an overview of the help features and
online resources for FileMaker Pro 8. Students will be well equipped
to address many of the challenges they will face when they return
to their organization.
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