CARPINTERIA, Calif. -- lynda.com, the award-winning online training provider of computer skills education for consumers, businesses and schools, announces the release of the FileMaker Pro 11 New Features course to support the launch of FileMaker Pro 11.

With the release of the updated database software, lynda.com has released a 2.5 hour course exploring the new tools and features with database professional and Authorized FileMaker Professional Trainer Cris Ippolite. Mr. Ippolite reviews many new features of the software including the Favorite File Manager that allows for quick access to regularly used files, a Quick Find application for better search capabilities, a Manage Layout window allowing for easy value filtering to access layouts, and the Inspector tool for efficiently designing a database.

"FileMaker Pro 11 is flexible database creation software, built for business users who are not developers," says Bonnie Bills, Associate Program Director for Business at lynda.com. "We are committed to showing those new to the program and those making upgrade decisions its new and enhanced database development features."

To view the free segments of File Maker Pro 11 New Features Course, and for more detailed product information, please visit http://www.lynda.com/home/DisplayCourse.aspx?lpk2=61686. Online Training Library® membership plans start at $25 a month.

About lynda.com

Founded in 1995 by Lynda Weinman and Bruce Heavin, lynda.com is an award-winning provider of computer-skill educational materials, including the Online Training Library®, Hands-On Training® instructional books, and CD- and DVD-based video training spanning more than 752 courses for designers, instructors, students, and hobbyists. The lynda.com Online Training Library® is also available via the free lynda.com iPhone App.

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