The Philosophy of FileMaker - Part 1

🎉 Master FileMaker Pro with Expert John Mark Osborne 🎉

Course Instructor: John Mark Osborne - The Author of "Scriptology: FileMaker Pro Demystified"

Your guide through the complexities of Intermediate FileMaker Pro scripting, calculations, relationships, and reporting.

Course Title: 🚀 The Philosophy of FileMaker - Part 1 🚀

Unlock the full potential of FileMaker Pro 15 with this comprehensive online course.

Course Description:

Dive into the intricate world of FileMaker Pro 15 and elevate your skill set with our expertly crafted online course, designed to take you from intermediate to advanced in key areas of scripting, calculations, relationships, and reporting.

Why Choose This Course?

• Expert Instruction: John Mark Osborne is not just a teacher; he's an authority on FileMaker Pro, with over 20 years of experience under his belt. His book, "Scriptology: FileMaker Pro Demystified," is a testament to his expertise.
• Real-World Application: We'll build a practical invoicing solution from the ground up, providing you with a hands-on learning experience that you can apply to other solutions.
• Step-by-Step Learning: Every aspect of FileMaker, from its core principles to its more advanced techniques, will be thoroughly explained and demonstrated.
• Complete Files Provided: To aid your learning journey, the completed FileMaker file at each stage is included, so you can follow along and see exactly how each element is constructed.

What You Will Learn:

• 🎞️ Scripting Mastery: Write scripts that automate tasks and streamline operations within FileMaker Pro.
• 🧮 Calculations Wizardry: Perform complex calculations with precision and ease, enhancing your data analysis capabilities.
• 🔗 Relationships Expertise: Design robust relationship models to ensure your databases are organized, scalable, and maintainable.
• 📊 Reporting Skills: Create insightful and visually appealing reports that bring clarity to your data.

Course Outline:

1. Introduction to FileMaker Pro 15: Get acquainted with the latest features and interface updates in FileMaker Pro 15.

2. Advanced Scripting Techniques:

   • Writing conditional scripts
   • Managing script parameters
   • Using custom functions within scripts
   • Error handling and logging

3. Complex Calculations:

   • Working with FileMaker calculations
   • Using the new calculation functions in FileMaker 15
   • Advanced math operations
   • Creating set-based calculations for large datasets

4. Relationships & Data Modeling:

   • Designing efficient and scalable relationship graphs
   • Utilizing one-to-many, many-to-one, and many-to-many relationships
   • Ensuring data integrity with primary keys and foreign keys
   • Building and optimizing portal relationships

5. Reporting & Data Visualization:

   • Designing layouts for optimal report viewing
   • Utilizing FileMaker's reporting features to generate detailed reports
   • Summarizing complex data with charts and graphs
   • Sharing reports within your organization or with clients

Your Learning Journey: As we build our invoicing solution from scratch, you'll gain a deep understanding of how each component interacts within FileMaker Pro. You'll learn best practices for designing databases that are not only functional but also user-friendly and scalable.

Enroll Now & Transform Your FileMaker Skills! 📢

Take the next step in your FileMaker journey with John Mark Osborne's "The Philosophy of FileMaker - Part 1." Whether you're a business professional, a developer, or a data enthusiast, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in database design and development using FileMaker Pro 15.

Join Us and Become a FileMaker Expert! 🎓

Sign up today and embark on a learning adventure that will set your FileMaker skills apart from the rest. Let's unlock the full potential of FileMaker Pro together!