Natick, Massachusetts - Just in time for the back-to-school season, The Support Group, Inc. today is proud to announce a new Student Stimulus Package for their professional FileMaker training. The Support Group specializes in providing high-quality introductory, intermediate, and advanced FileMaker training classes taught in modern, comfortable, easily accessed training facilities in Boston, Los Angeles, New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Perfect for new users and experienced developers alike, each class is specifically tailored to offer a rich learning experience for all students and taught by expert instructors who are also active database developers. Users may register before October 31, 2009 for any one-, or two-day class held through the remainder of the year, and take advantage of the company's "Student Stimulus Package" discount pricing to receive $50 off all one-day classes, and $100 off all two-day classes. And even bigger savings are available for the company's Support Group alumni. Anyone who has taken a class prior to August 15, 2009 will receive $75 off all one-day classes, and $150 off all two-day classes.

"We've trained over 4,000 professionals on FileMaker, from the basics all the way to advanced programming techniques." said Jeff Turner, General Manager of The Support Group, Inc. "Our Student Stimulus Package is designed to show more people how they can take FileMaker to a whole new level. That's especially true now that FileMaker 10 is shipping. It's incredibly powerful."

For over twenty years, The Support Group has taught hundreds of classes and thousands of students. The Support Group has leveraged their collective experience to develop a top-notch curriculum that is meaningful, detailed, interactive and fun. As one of a small number of companies worldwide recognized as a FileMaker Authorized Trainer, The Support Group's instructors are dedicated database experts with a passion for teaching as well as technology.

The discount may be used on any of the following FileMaker classes:
* Introduction to FileMaker - 1 day class
* Intermediate FileMaker - 2 day class
* Relational Database Design - 2 day class
* Scripting and Calculations - 2 day class
* What's Next: Power Scripting with FileMaker 10 - 2 day class
* FileMaker Server - 1 day class
* FileMaker Web Publishing - 1 day class

Pricing and Availability:
Prices are good for registrations received by October 31, 2009. Classes must be attended by December 31, 2009. Classes generally run from 9 am to 4 pm, except where otherwise noted. Check course schedules and locations and learn more online or call toll free in the U.S. at (866) 940-8400 x225.

http://www.supportgroup.com/

Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, The Support Group, Inc. is a privately held corporation founded in 1985 by long-time FileMaker author, developer and trainer, Rich Coulombre. An acknowledged FileMaker expert, Rich has written the bestselling book "Special Edition Using FileMaker Pro" from Que Publishing, and the recipient of two FileMaker Excellence Awards. The Support Group has offices in Boston, Los Angeles, New York and the San Francisco Bay Area and leads the field in FileMaker design, development and training for both Windows and Macintosh environments. The company provides services throughout the U.S. and Canada to clients, large and small, in business, industry, education and government. The Support Group offers intro, intermediate and advanced FileMaker training in classrooms at all their locations and onsite. Copyright (C) 1985-2009 The Support Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. FileMaker, and the FileMaker logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of FileMaker Incorporated in the U.S. and/or other countries.

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Jeff Turner
General Manager
508-653-8400

jturner@supportgroup.com