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FileMaker Pro Introduction

We attended the FileMaker course with Nick. He was very through and patient with our questions or when we couldn't make something work properly. Really looking forward to redesigning our database.
Mondrian Investment Partners Limited
March 2025
FileMaker Pro Introduction

The set up was very professional and my trainer was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Bladeroom
February 2025
FileMaker Pro Introduction

I was very impressed. Nick was very reassuring and patient. Really delighted with the content we managed to get through and am now feeling more confident with my new learned skills and abilities.
Beaulieu Motor Museum
February 2025
FileMaker Pro Introduction

My Transmedia consultant was incredibly patient and thorough and after just a few days of his tutelage, it's clear we have been shown enough to give us all many hours of our lives back with a more efficient system!
The White Wall Company
February 2025
FileMaker Pro Advanced

The course was excellent - exactly to my company's needs. All questions were answered and concepts explained very clearly.
Hannah Griffiths
March 2025
I just wanted to say a big thank you for yesterday. I really enjoyed the training and we got a lot done. The database looks really amazing, specially with the starter page and the logo.
Paresh Dudhaiya
March 2025
FileMaker Pro Advanced

We had a fantastic session with Tony focused on designing for print. Tony tailored the day to our needs and left us feeling confident with a lot of new knowledge.
Rebecca F
March 2025
I just wanted to let you know that I've managed to replicate the steps you showed me in FileMaker on my organisation's database. My invoicing layouts now work perfectly. Thank you very much!
Julian Support
March 2025
FileMaker Pro Advanced

I cannot recall meeting a trainer with the combination of teaching skill and subject knowledge that you showed this week. The time I spent learning FileMaker properly was so worth the money and time!
Trinitas Consulting
February 2025
Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go

Outstanding bespoke training delivered by Nick at Transmedia. Nick's level of knowledge on FileMaker Pro teamed with his incredible teaching skills have set my colleague and I up for success.
Techedology
February 2025
Thank you for organising my FileMaker training day. I learned so much with my trainer, Nick, and have come away with such a great database. Thank you Transmedia for being so helpful!
Lucie M
February 2025
An enjoyable and productive day. A flexible content and pace of work which suited our needs.
Guardian News & Media
February 2025
Great delivery, enjoyable training session.

February 2025
An excellent trainer with extreme depth of knowledge in the product. Also some really good and helpful shortcuts.

February 2025

Course Facts

2 day course
Our Trainers are Authorised Professionals
Live Online or Classroom-based
Certificate of completion
Maximum class size of 6 for scheduled courses
Unlimited support after your course
Courses at all levels: Introduction, Intermediate, Advanced and Masterclasses

Course Outline

Creating and modifying layouts
Simple Button actions
Comprehensive searching techniques
Controlling entry of data into fields
Calculation fields
Updating record sets
Summary fields and summarised reports
Merge Fields and Layout Calculations

FULL OUTLINE

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FileMaker Pro Introduction

We attended the FileMaker course with Nick. He was very through and patient with our questions or when we couldn't make something work properly. Really looking forward to redesigning our database.
Mondrian Investment Partners Limited
March 2025
FileMaker Pro Introduction

The set up was very professional and my trainer was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Bladeroom
February 2025
FileMaker Pro Introduction

I was very impressed. Nick was very reassuring and patient. Really delighted with the content we managed to get through and am now feeling more confident with my new learned skills and abilities.
Beaulieu Motor Museum
February 2025
FileMaker Pro Introduction

My Transmedia consultant was incredibly patient and thorough and after just a few days of his tutelage, it's clear we have been shown enough to give us all many hours of our lives back with a more efficient system!
The White Wall Company
February 2025
FileMaker Pro Advanced

The course was excellent - exactly to my company's needs. All questions were answered and concepts explained very clearly.
Hannah Griffiths
March 2025
I just wanted to say a big thank you for yesterday. I really enjoyed the training and we got a lot done. The database looks really amazing, specially with the starter page and the logo.
Paresh Dudhaiya
March 2025
FileMaker Pro Advanced

We had a fantastic session with Tony focused on designing for print. Tony tailored the day to our needs and left us feeling confident with a lot of new knowledge.
Rebecca F
March 2025
I just wanted to let you know that I've managed to replicate the steps you showed me in FileMaker on my organisation's database. My invoicing layouts now work perfectly. Thank you very much!
Julian Support
March 2025
FileMaker Pro Advanced

I cannot recall meeting a trainer with the combination of teaching skill and subject knowledge that you showed this week. The time I spent learning FileMaker properly was so worth the money and time!
Trinitas Consulting
February 2025
Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go

Outstanding bespoke training delivered by Nick at Transmedia. Nick's level of knowledge on FileMaker Pro teamed with his incredible teaching skills have set my colleague and I up for success.
Techedology
February 2025
Thank you for organising my FileMaker training day. I learned so much with my trainer, Nick, and have come away with such a great database. Thank you Transmedia for being so helpful!
Lucie M
February 2025
An enjoyable and productive day. A flexible content and pace of work which suited our needs.
Guardian News & Media
February 2025
Great delivery, enjoyable training session.

February 2025
An excellent trainer with extreme depth of knowledge in the product. Also some really good and helpful shortcuts.

February 2025

We offer FileMaker Pro Introduction as a private course, which means the course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements and run on your preferred dates.

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Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

FAQs about the FileMaker Pro Introduction course

Is this FileMaker Pro Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to FileMaker Pro or have been using FileMaker Pro for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in the fundamentals of FileMaker Pro.

How is the content taught throughout the FileMaker Pro Introduction course?

Our FileMaker Pro Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using FileMaker Pro throughout the day, working through examples and projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

Should I attend the FileMaker Pro Introduction course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my FileMaker Pro Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our FileMaker Pro Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

How many people are likely to be in the class when I attend the FileMaker Pro Introduction course?

For private classes in FileMaker Pro Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

What support is available after I attend the FileMaker Pro Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our FileMaker Pro Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. While we cannot promise to solve any particular problem you may have, our trainer will always do their best to explain the theory and help you with any issues you encounter.

What you will learn

Understanding the fundamentals of FileMaker Pro, including databases, tables, records and fields.
How to create and manage databases from scratch or by importing data from Excel.
Designing and customising layouts, including Form, List and Report views, to present data effectively for various purposes.
Applying advanced search techniques, such as multiple criteria and QuickFind, to locate and organise information quickly and efficiently.
Controlling data entry using Value Lists, Calendar Popups and validation rules to ensure consistency and accuracy in your databases.
How to use calculation fields for automating tasks with arithmetic operations, logical functions and text formatting for dynamic data management.
Creating summarised reports with summary fields and sub-summary parts to analyse and present complex datasets with clarity.
How to streamline your data management, enabling you to manage data more effectively.
How to build custom database solutions that enhance productivity across your organisation.

Overview of FileMaker Pro Introduction

Claris FileMaker Pro is the relational database used by professional developers who value speed and precise layout control in a rapid development tool that allows you to deploy to multi-platform, mixed device environments with ease. With its rich library of functions and a powerful scripting language that's accessible to coders and non-coders alike. Claris FileMaker is almost unique in its versatility. Our introductory course teaches the key techniques needed to build relational apps, from scratch. We cover table structure, layout design, comprehensive search techniques and ways to control the consistency and validity of data. The course introduces good practise in relational database design, showing you how to share information across layouts, and the basics of simple automation using buttons. Topics covered include Getting started, Creating and modifying layouts, Simple button actions, Comprehensive searching techniques, Controlling data entry, Conditional formatting, Calculations, Updating record sets, Summary fields and summarised reports, Merge fields, Other layout objects and Introduction to relational databases in theory and practise.

Course Outline for FileMaker Pro Introduction

Getting started

Definitions: databases, tables, records and fields; field types
Creating a database from scratch and from an Excel spreadsheet
Modes and Views
Creating, modifying and editing records
Sorting records and Finding records using different search criteria

Creating and modifying layouts

What are layouts?
Creating new layouts
Form, List and Report layouts
Applying and editing layout themes and styles
Using the Field picker to add fields to a layout
Using the target device stencils
Placing date and page number codes
Using Tab controls
Applying field, border, text, number and Conditional formatting

Simple Button actions

The principles of database automation with buttons and scripts
Creating simple buttons
Attaching button icons

Comprehensive searching techniques

Include and Omission searches
Using multiple search criteria
Using multiple requests
Using Saved Finds
Using QuickFind

Controlling entry of data into fields

Using Value Lists and Calendar Popups
Auto-entry of data and calculated values; validation of values
Formatting the data in fields
Using In-Field labels

Calculation fields

Calculation types including Number, Date and Text calculations
Using arithmetic and formulae
Introduction to some popular functions including Text, Number and Logical functions

Updating record sets

Using the Replace Field Contents command
Updating with a fixed value
Updating Serial Numbers
Updating according to a calculated formula

Summary fields and summarised reports

Understanding Summary fields
Creating a Summarised Report
The Sub-summary Part
The Sort field for Sub Summaries

Merge Fields and Layout Calculations

What is a merge field?
Placing merge fields on the layout
Using Layout Calculations for more powerful layout data displays

Other layout objects

Charts
Popovers
Slide controls
Webviewers

Introduction to Relational Databases

Defining relationships between tables and understanding the concept of key fields
Understanding one-to-many and other forms of table joins
Using Portals
Using Lookups

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