QuickToolKit Lite 2.1 is a great option for the majority of novice FileMaker users. It will give you a major productivity boost while only taking a few hours learning. Please have a look at the fully functional Trial version which you can download from here: http://olive.forest.net/coretech/downloads/qtk/QTK_LiteTrial.zip
QuickToolKit Lite contains all that is required to build any type of small to medium sized FileMaker solution in 25 - 40% less time. Furthermore, a number of additional learning tools surround the QuickToolKit ensuring that you are off to a flying start.