FileMaker Pro 9: Level 1 (Macintosh)

FileMaker® Pro 9: Level 1 (Macintosh)

Course Specifications

Course number: 084284
Course length: 1.0 day(s)

Course Description

Course Objective: You will use FileMaker® Pro 9 to create and use databases to store and organize information.

Target Student: The target students for this course are office personnel or business owners with little or no experience using FileMaker Pro, with a need to build a database for storing, organizing, and sharing resource information. Students may have experience using office productivity applications, such as a word processor or spreadsheet program, but may have little or no experience using a robust database.

Prerequisites: Students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer’s operating system. Students should also have basic word processing skills, such as copying, pasting, formatting text, and so on. Experience with an earlier version of FileMaker Pro or other database software is recommended, but not required.

Hardware Requirements

PowerPC G3, G4, G5 or Intel-based Mac
256 MB of RAM
A CD-ROM drive
VGA or higher video adapter and monitor
Keyboard and mouse or other input device
Network cards and cabling for local network access
Printer
Projection system to display the instructor's computer screen

Software Requirements

Each computer requires the following software:

FileMaker® Pro 9
Microsoft® Office® 2008

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

explore the various elements of the FileMaker Pro 9 environment.
set up a database.
modify a database.
format layouts for a database.
create columnar reports.
finalize a database.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Exploring the FileMaker Pro Environment: Topic 1A: Explore the FileMaker Pro Interface; Topic 1B: Customize the Interface; Topic 1C: Access FileMaker Pro Help

Lesson 2: Setting Up a Database: Topic 2A: Create a Database; Topic 2B: Import Data into a Database

Lesson 3: Modifying a Database: Topic 3A: Find Records; Topic 3B: Edit Records; Topic 3C: Calculate Field Data Automatically; Topic 3D: Create Automated Fields; Topic 3E: Validate Fields; Topic 3F: Sort Records

Lesson 4: Formatting Layouts for a Database: Topic 4A: Position and Resize Fields; Topic 4B: Modify Field Control; Topic 4C: Add Objects; Topic 4D: Apply Conditional Formatting; Topic 4E: Create Repeating Fields; Topic 4F: Set the Tab Order

Lesson 5: Creating Columnar Reports: Topic 5A: Create a Columnar Report Layout; Topic 5B: Create Summary Data; Topic 5C: Create Sub-Summary Data

Lesson 6: Finalizing a Database: Topic 6A: Spell Check a Database; Topic 6B: Create a Personalized Form Letter; Topic 6C: Export a Database; Topic 6D: Print Database Records

SKU	084284S3
Weight	0.9800
Coming Soon	N/A
Days of Training	1
Audience	Student
Product Family	Select
Product Type	Print Courseware
Electronic	No
ISBN	1424614252
Language	English
Page Count	164
Curriculum Library	No
Year	N/A
Manufacturer's Product Code	N/A

Current Revision	0
Revision Notes	No Revision Information Available
Original Publication Date	2010-12-01 00:00:00

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