Claris and Productive Computing have teamed up to help developers earn a free FileMaker Pro certification.

The revised Claris Certification program, launched in 2023, allows you to obtain the FileMaker Pro Associate certification for free through Claris Academy.

Claris FileMaker Pro Associate is one in a series of certification courses offered through Claris Academy and provides you with the basic skills to build a starter app from the ground up. The course is taught by Productive Computing CEO Marc Larochelle, who is the lead instructor of Productive Computing University.

Have a look at the following excerpts videos:

Find out how to plan your custom app:

• Understand the requirements for your new app.
• Learn how to plan for system changes or create an app from scratch.
• Translate those requirements into a list of tables and fields needed in your app.

See how to work in layout mode:

• Learn to navigate to Layout Mode
• Explore the various options and parts
• View your fields and sample data

Discover how to use container fields effectively to enhance your database application. You’ll learn:

• the basics of container fields and their role in your FileMaker solution
• how to add container fields to your layout
• when you should use interactive container fields and how they can transform the way you work with PDFs and multimedia content

Taking this course and getting your certification is a great way to enhance your professional credibility in the FileMaker marketplace and increase your understanding of Claris FileMaker Pro – one part of the Claris platform. If you’re interested in getting your certification, sign up here for free.

After you complete the Associate level courses, you can move on with the additional certification levels and explore the certifications for Claris Connect and FileMaker Server.

Other products and services we offer:

• What can PCI do for you? – overview of our services
• Health Assessment – a comprehensive report on the condition of
  your FileMaker system and server
• Consulting and Development – services billed by the hour
• Maintenance and Support – services billed monthly
• Packaged Services – flat fee for Health Assessment, Server Installation, etc.
• Plug-ins – tools to integrate with QuickBooks, Outlook, Google, etc.
• Solutions – customizable, scalable, and free CRM template
• Claris and FileMaker Licensing – discounts on new seats and renewals
• FileMaker and QuickBooks Hosting – options to host your files in the cloud
• Productive Computing University – online video training courses for
  beginner to advanced users and developers

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