Free FileMaker Training Series

Free FileMaker Training Classes

We’re pleased to announce our Free FileMaker Training Series taught by platform expert, Matt Navarre. Matt is a Claris FileMaker Evangelist and Trainer at Direct Impact Solutions, and has been a certified FileMaker developer for over 30 years. Matt teaches several FileMaker training classes throughout the year, including classes for FileMaker users, beginners, intermediate and advanced developers, as well as the FileMaker Certification path, for developers seeking certification.

Our Free FileMaker Training Series is entirely free to attend, with each session lasting roughly 50 minutes. Each installment will focus on a different topic in FileMaker 19, including introductions to scripting, calculations, layout design, and more. Classes will be taught on Microsoft Teams, and will be available only as a live webinar; there will be no recordings distributed after each class.

Class Schedule

Searching for Data

This class will cover the principles of basic search, scripted searches, and vs. or searches, and more. Join us to learn what is meant by ‘starts with,’ how to use QuickFind and other quandaries that leave you searching for answers.

Intro to Layout Design

Learn the basics of layout design in this quick overview class that covers the hidden power of button bars, the difference between Form View and List View, how to use portals, tab panels, and more.

Intro to Calculations

This class will explain basic calculated fields, such as full name, as well as basic math calculations, such as those used in invoicing. Matt will explain when and where to use calculations, and where you’ll want to put calculations on layouts.

Intro to Scripting

Scripting may be the most powerful part of FileMaker. This class will cover the tenets of basic navigation, automation and reporting scripts, including the creation of an invoice.

Class Details & More Information

Join us for this fun, low-stakes way to brush up on your FileMaker knowledge. Participants must sign up for our mailing list in order to receive class details, topics and date information.

We hope to see you at our Free FileMaker Training classes!

Update: Thanks to all that attended! To view our current training schedule, click here.