Overview

You have probably used a computer to gather, process, and share information. For example, you may have searched for product information on the Internet, totalled expenses using a spreadsheet application, or typed and printed a memo using a word processing application. You may now need to store a large amount of information in an organized manner so that you can quickly and easily sort the information in various ways, and locate specific pieces of information efficiently. In this course, you will use FileMaker Pro 9 to create and use databases for storing and organizing information so that it is available for efficient retrieval. Course Objectives

You will use FileMaker Pro 9 to create and use databases to store and organize information. 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. Previous experience with an earlier version of FileMaker Pro or other database software is recommended, but not required. 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. Certification

This course is one of a series of courseware titles that addresses Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS) skill sets. The MCAS program is for individuals who use Microsoft’s business desktop software and who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Microsoft products. Certification candidates must pass one or more proficiency exams in order to earn Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist certification. Performance-Based 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.