About the Training Videos

 

The titles listed below are Beginners Advanced Filemaker tutorials. These lessons are aimed towards the novice and the author assumes the user as no prior experience with the application. The simplistic step-by-step format of the free Advanced Filemaker training videos will ensure you quickly gain a level of competence and will be able to use Advanced Filemaker in a commercial environment. Should a title be marked as Advanced it's recommended that the user have a solid working knowledge of the application before taking the training or have watched the beginners videos first.

For more information on each title and to watch the free Advanced Filemaker tutorials just click the corresponding link of the title that interests you.

Advanced FileMaker 10 Tutorial Video

(Tutor: John Osborne, Number of Videos : 150, Training Duration: 12 hours)
Level: Advanced
Version: FileMaker 10

This Advanced Filemaker tutorial video takes off where the beginner and intermediate courses ended, extending this instructional series into areas that will help you truly get the most out of your database solutions. In this final installment, Osborne helps users set up a fully functional invoicing solution and includes tips and techniques that leverage the power of an efficient configuration. Topics covered in this advanced FileMaker video series include Ultimate Find, Text Style Manipulation, Cross-Tab Reports, Change Logs, Script Triggers, Deployment Issues and more. While it is recommended that users see the prior Filemaker tutorials, those with a strong Filemaker background can likely begin with this series.

FileMaker Pro Security Tutorial Video

(Tutor: Steven Blackwell, Number of Videos : 87, Training Duration: 7 hours)
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Version: FileMaker 9 / 10 / 11

Because FileMaker is a popular database solution for businesses small and large, securing your data is of the utmost importance. In this special FileMaker tutorial series, instructor Steven Blackwell shows users how to keep their sensitive data confidential and secure, even in diverse networked environments. Implementing FileMaker's security features correctly and effectively will ensure more efficient operation and less stress as troubleshooting and last-minute fixes become increasingly rare. The training video includes not only practical instructions for protecting FileMaker data but also tips on Risk Analysis for a more comprehensive view of security. Other featured topics include Custom Privileges, File References Printing, UI Integrity, Database Visibility, Encryption-Data in Transit, and more.

FileMaker Pro Instant Web Publishing Tutorial Video

(Tutor: David Wheelock, Number of Videos : 87, Training Duration: 6 hours)
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Version: FileMaker 9 / 10 / 11

FileMaker's Instant Web Publishing feature, or IWP, is a perfect way to share high volumes of data with users who may not be able to access the information from a local network and let them access the data within a native FileMaker-styled interface. Professional developer and small business owner David Wheelock draws from his experience as a consultant and user to provide an expert led tour of advanced FileMaker features. As you are taken step by step through the creation of an training enrollment solution, you are able to see how interface design, scripting and security all take on special roles when developing for IWP. Topics featured in the course include Creating IWP Layouts, Importing Data, Hosting with FileMaker Client, Testing Graphic Formats, Separating Data and more.

Advanced FileMaker 9 Tutorial Video

(Tutor: John Osborne, Number of Videos : 115, Training Duration: 10 hours)
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Version: FileMaker 9

This Advanced FileMaker Tutorial video explores a broad range of functionality by using a real project to help you get your bearings within the application interface. Though the training covers FileMaker 9, which is not the most recent release, this version is still in wide use by businesses and individuals worldwide. At the center of the tutorial is the development of a robust invoicing solution. As it is a continuation of an earlier FileMaker course, it is recommended that users first look at the prior installments, though more experienced users may be comfortable enough with the application to start with this advanced video based course. Lessons are include instruction in Parsing Text, Deleting Duplicates, Creating a Recursive Phone Filter, Producing Custom Form Letters from Filemaker data and more.

FileMaker Pro 8 Advanced Tutorial Video

(Tutor: John Osborne, Number of Videos : 104, Training Duration: 9 hours)
Level: Intermediate - Advanced
Version: FileMaker 8

This FileMaker Pro 8 Advanced Tutorial Video addresses an older release and it is recommended only for users who have not upgraded to a newer edition. For those who are using FileMaker 8, this hands-on course is a great way to learn advanced features and functionality. Instructor John Osborne draws from his professional experience as a Filemaker-based developer to give you tips and ideas you cannot find anywhere else. Topics include Saving a Found Set, Visual Interface Cues, Print Layouts and Scripts, Creating Dynamic PDFs and more.