FileMaker Press Release
FileMaker 9 certification now available
Become a certified FileMaker Pro 9 expert and generate new business opportunities!
SANTA CLARA, Calif., – Feb. 12, 2008 –
FileMaker, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of
certification testing for the award-winning FileMaker 9 product
line (go to http://www.filemaker.com/9cert_pr for test
details).
FileMaker 9 Certification helps developers gain recognition as a
database industry expert. In addition to receiving a FileMaker 9
Certified Developer certificate, those who pass the test may use
the FileMaker Certified Developer logo on business cards and
marketing collateral. Members of the FileMaker Business Alliance
who receive certification are listed as certified developers on the
FileMaker website.
Although there are no prerequisites for the Developer Essentials
for FileMaker 9 certification exam, FileMaker recommends that test
candidates take the FileMaker Training Series, the most
comprehensive self-paced training for FileMaker 9. The FileMaker
Training Series with full-color manual and CD is available for $99
at
https://store.filemaker.com/product/viewfamily/family/FMPT
.
The series includes 12 in-depth training modules, demo files,
exercises and videos. Trainer-led courses are available through
FileMaker authorized trainers (see U.S. listings at
http://www.filemaker.com/support/training/authorized_trainers.html
).
In addition to the FileMaker Training Series, FileMaker offers a
variety of educational resources, including its upcoming FileMaker
Developer Conference, July 13 to 16, 2008, at the J.W. Marriott
Resort & Spa in Phoenix, Ariz. (
www.filemaker.com/devcon/
).
The conference offers a number of sessions designed to help prepare
candidates for certification testing. The FileMaker Technical
Network offers access to technical briefs and resources only
available to members. Membership is $99 per year
www.filemaker.com/technet
.
Developers can also use the FileMaker Knowledge Base at
www.filemaker.com/kb
.
FileMaker, Inc. develops award-winning database software. Its
products include the legendary FileMaker Pro product line for
Windows, Mac and the Web, and the new Bento personal database for
Mac. Millions of customers, from individuals to large
organizations, rely on FileMaker, Inc. software to manage, analyze
and share information. FileMaker, Inc. is a subsidiary of Apple
Inc.
“The FileMaker 9 family offers many new features that
make development times shorter and enable developers to add more
value to their FileMaker solutions,” FileMaker president
Dominique Goupil said. “Becoming certified enables
developers to deploy more advanced solutions based on the unique
capabilities of FileMaker 9 and also helps them transform their
skills into competitive and career advantages.”
Get on the road to certification with the FileMaker Training
Series
FileMaker Pro 9 certification testing is available in English and
Japanese only (Japanese certification testing available in March
2008).
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