SolutionMakers, Inc. invites you to get your FileMaker skills in ship-shape with this one-of-a-kind FileMaker Training Series cruise! This four day spring event pushes off April 29 to May 2, 2008 the ship, MV Island Spirit will cruise leisurely up and down the Columbia River, bordering Washington and Oregon. Scheduled stops on this Pacific Northwest cruise include; Washougal, WA, St. Helens, OR, Astoria, OR and Portland, OR. This cruise offers students a truly unique opportunity and experience, not found in any other FileMaker Training Series course.

This cruise provides students not only opportunity learn in an effective, fun and relaxing environment, they also have the ample time for discussion, questions and networking about FileMaker development in multiple settings. Peers and instructors will interact over superb cuisine and evening cocktails, all the while taking in the sights and sounds of the majestic Columbia River. , said Laura Bowyer, SolutionMakers, Inc. President.

The FileMaker Training Series is the official training curriculum from FileMaker, Inc. It offers a series of 12 training modules that cover a comprehensive set of topics designed to help you master the essentials of FileMaker solution development. This new series incorporates the many new features of the FileMaker 9 product line throughout the modules. Below is a list of the modules that will be covered:

1. Using FileMaker
2. Working with Fields
3. Data Modeling
4. Working with Layouts
5. Calculation Functions
6. Scripts
7. Reporting
8. Security
9. Intermediate & Advanced Techniques
10. FileMaker Server
11. Connectivity
12. Web Publishing

Consider this Course if You Are:
Familiar with the basics, but want a solid grounding in key FileMaker development principles.
Comfortable with FileMaker Pro and want to advance your development skills.
An expert developer and want to fill in any gaps in your knowledge.
Planning to become a FileMaker Certified Developer.

The FileMaker Training Series Columbia River Cruise features two of the nations leading FileMaker instructors for this event. Jason Young and Alexei Folger. Jason is a FileMaker Authorized Trainer, Developer and Project Manager for SolutionMakers, Inc. Alexei is a Senior Systems Engineer for FileMaker, Inc., a very experienced FileMaker trainer and has presented many sessions at DevCon and FMPug groups.

The MV Island Spirit
The MV Island Spirit is a 130-foot vessel featuring two double staterooms on the Upper Deck, and 14 double staterooms on the Main Deck. Onboard, you can expect to be thoroughly pampered by the Captain, the chef, and the crew, while enjoying both scenic vistas and the comforts of home. It s as close to having your own yacht as you can, except the food and the maintenance is provided for you, says Captain Jeff Behrens.

While on this cruise attendees will have the opportunity to take off-shore excursions to places like Mount St. Helens Visitor Center, the Columbia River Maritime Museum, the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and much, much more!

If you are interested in finding out more about this and other training opportunities that SolutionMakers offers, please visit http://www.solutionmakers.com. There you will find a cruise itinerary, registration information and other detailed information.

Headquartered in Seattle, WA, SolutionMakers, Inc. SolutionMakers IS integrated business management solutions.  Our outstanding team of certified developers and authorized trainers are ready to assist with you!