Learn practical FileMaker development skills. We offer FileMaker training and certification designed to help you build, customize, and support real-world solutions. These articles cover FileMaker development techniques, integrations, automation, AI features, and best practices, with many posts including free lessons, demo files, and course previews. Whether you are new to FileMaker or expanding advanced skills, you’ll find training resources you can apply immediately.
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Try the first of 3 certification programs If you are looking to learn FileMaker in a structured, practical way, Productive Computing University’s Beginner Certification Program provides a clear starting point. … Read More
If you are looking for free JSON training for FileMaker developers, we offer a course designed to help you build practical, real-world skills you can use immediately. JSON plays a … Read More
Connecting FileMaker with QuickBooks Online does not have to involve trial and error or rebuilding accounting systems inside FileMaker. The Connect FileMaker to QuickBooks Online course is a free, practical … Read More
An Overview for FileMaker Users If you are familiar with FileMaker, you may be curious about how the Claris platform expands on what you already know. With multiple tools designed … Read More
Searching in FileMaker has traditionally required users to understand field names, layouts, and how to build multi-step find requests. For smaller teams and non-technical users, that learning curve can slow … Read More
Creating barcodes and QR codes in FileMaker is easier than ever. Using the free demo file from Productive Computing University, you will be able to use a single script step … Read More
If your team collects field notes, service updates, support comments, or quick entries from mobile devices, you know how inconsistent and unstructured text can be. Misspellings, shorthand, scattered thoughts, and … Read More
See how FileMaker can use AI to perform live internet searches and return real-time company data, news, and insights. Explore how to connect FileMaker to OpenAI to gather and organize … Read More
A Claris Community Live Recap On September 11, 2025, the Claris Community gathered for another Community Live event during which Marc Larochelle, Productive Computing CEO, discussed artificial intelligence and FileMaker. … Read More
If you’ve ever wished your FileMaker solution could “look” at an image and tell you what’s in it, you’ll be interested in this lesson from the AI Essentials for FileMaker … Read More
With new script steps and functions designed specifically for AI-powered interaction, the FileMaker 2025 release gives you the tools needed to build intelligent, data-aware features directly into your solutions. In … Read More
Introducing A Free FileMaker Download File You Can Use If you’ve ever wanted to visualize address data inside a FileMaker solution, this free demo file shows you exactly how it’s … Read More