Microsoft and Office Tools
Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go
Build and deploy custom iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and Go. Learn interface design, data synchronisation and App Store deployment techniques.
Format
Live instructor-led
Hands-on, question-led sessions
Location
London NW10 or online
9 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT
Level
All levels
Small groups, hands-on, expert-led
Upcoming dates
Wed 23 – Thu 24 September 2026
Live Online
£585
Thu 8 – Fri 9 October 2026
Classroom
£585
Fri 23 – Sat 24 October 2026
Live Online
£585
Mon 9 – Tue 10 November 2026
Classroom
£585
Mon 23 – Tue 24 November 2026
Live Online
£585
Tue 8 – Wed 9 December 2026
Classroom
£585
Tue 22 – Wed 23 December 2026
Live Online
£585
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Who this course is for
This course is for FileMaker developers with existing database development experience who want to extend their skills to create and deploy mobile applications for iPhone and iPad using FileMaker Go.
Prerequisites
You should be comfortable with the fundamentals of FileMaker Pro database development, or have attended our FileMaker Introduction course.
What you'll learn
Exploring the process of designing and developing custom iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go.
How to create layouts and user intuitive interfaces optimised for iOS, for engaging mobile experiences.
Understanding data management and scripting techniques, helping you build robust and efficient FileMaker Go applications.
How to integrate with device features like location and camera, to create apps that leverage the full power of iOS.
Exploring deployment options for distributing your apps to users, helping you reach your target audience effectively.
How to secure your apps and protect sensitive data, empowering you to deliver reliable and trustworthy mobile solutions.
Understanding best practices for performance optimisation and troubleshooting, helping you maintain the quality and stability of your FileMaker Go applications.
Course outline
What you’ll cover
Introduction to FileMaker Go
- Purpose, Introduction and Overview
- Transferring files to your iOS device (iPhone or iPad)
- The Go Home Screen
- The Go Application Settings
- Using the File Browser; opening a local file; opening a Hosted File; deleting a local file
- The Go application settings
Operational differences
- Modes supported and not supported in Go/iOS
- Menu Commands missing, in different locations or differently presented
- iOS gestures - tapping to zoom and pinching to zoom
- Avoiding the opening of multiple windows
- Sorting differences
- Other differences
Working with Data
- iOS input styles - using the virtual keyboard
- Typing inside a text field
- How numbers are presented
- How dates are entered
- How images and other file types are inserted into Container fields
- iOS specific benefits for container fields e.g. entering signatures and using the built in camera
- Exporting options under iOS for container fields
- Importing and exporting data and the differences from FileMaker Pro
- Moving from field to field without a Tab key
Security and Background Behaviour
- Security modules supported
- Coping with interruptions - what happens in your Go app when the user presses the iPad or iPhone Home button
- Script suspension
- Restoring the previous state
- Losing connectivity
- Re-authentication options and the fmreauthenticate Extended Privilege
Designing Layouts for Mobile Use
- Introduction and basics
- Using the screen stencils
- Using the Touch themes specifically designed for Go
- Optimisation techniques - removing unnecessary fields e.g. fields for Quick Find, unnecessary calculation fields
- Screen dimensions for iPad and iPhone
- Suitable buttons sizes
- Using FileMaker functions to determine the orientation of the iOS device
- How to use the Autosize feature in Layout mode
- Some differences in the display of value lists
Calculations and Scripting for FileMaker Go
- Helpful Calculation Functions when designing Go solutions
- Scripting with Go in mind - unsupported script steps you need to avoid
- Detecting the Go platform through a script
- Directing Go users to Go-appropriate layouts
- The Allow User Abort script step in Go
- Error Trapping For Unsupported Script Steps; Command is Unknown error; Command is Unavailable error
- Useful features available in Go - dialling phone numbers and sending SMS text messages
Advanced Techniques
- Introduction
- Handing off complex routines
- Transactional Scripting - how to cope with interruptions
- Dealing cleanly with record creation and editing- committing all or zero related records rather than only some
- Passing data between FileMaker Go and other iOS applications
Introduction to Data Synchronisation
- Overview of the issues
- Developing a sync strategy; using a connector file to link the deployed file in Go and the hosted file
- What to do in the deployed FileMaker Go file
- What to do in the connector file
- What to do in the hosted file
- Exchanging data
- Processing changes
- Coping with interrupted connectivity
- Identifying records for synching
- Opening and closing hosted files
Included
- Live expert-led instruction
- Practical exercises and workflow examples
- Live Q and A and troubleshooting with the trainer
- Follow-up support guidance
Frequently asked questions
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
Is this Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to FileMaker Pro or have been using FileMaker Pro for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in FileMaker Pro. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go course?
Our Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go course is extremely interactive. You will be using FileMaker Pro throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go course?
For private classes in Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
Should I attend the Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
What support is available after I attend the Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go course?
We offer ongoing support to our Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
Reviews
Outstanding bespoke training delivered by Nick at Transmedia. Nick's level of knowledge on FileMaker Pro teamed with his incredible teaching skills have set my colleague and I up for success.
Techedology · Creating and deploying iOS apps using FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Go — September 2023
Just finished a bespoke course in Photoshop and AI. Learned an awful lot. My trainer was very knowledgeable and was very happy to answer lots of questions that I had throughout. Highly recommend.
Rachel P — June 2026
Gorgeous premises and lovely, knowledgeable team. I really enjoyed my course - the tutor was friendly and professional and happy to answer any questions and tailor the course.
Quadrotech — June 2026
The trainer was excellent. He kept the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get clarifications. The pleasant office is well situated, so easy to find and get to.
UNICEF — June 2026
Fantastic and super valuable training! Our trainer shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples.
Adobe — June 2026
Fantastic and super valuable training! Fantastic and super valuable training! Tony shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples Tony provided.
Adobe — June 2026
The trainer, Lee, was excellent. He rattled through the key elements of Premiere Pro while keeping the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get 1:1 support or clarifications. The pleasant and well equipped office is well situated in Kensal Rise, so easy to find and get to. I learnt a alot - and now feel up to date with latest Premiere Pro options and AI integrations.
UNICEF — June 2026
The training was great, thank you. My trainer was very thorough with everything and I definitely left with new knowledge and skills. And thanks for sending the materials across.
Live Union — June 2026
Hi Brook, Sorry for the delay - I was on AL yesterday! The training was great, thank you. Tony was very thorough with everything and I definitely left with some new knowledge and skills. I'll leave a review later today. Thanks for sending the materials across. Have a lovely rest of your day!
Live Union — June 2026
One of the better training sessions I've had in years. I highly recommend anyone who wants to learn more about Figma, but also any other Adobe Creative Cloud application, to take courses here.
Adobe — June 2026
Our trainer was great. Very knowledgeable and also flexible with adjusting to our very specific questions and scenarios. I learned loads and look forward to using my new Figma skills.
Adobe — June 2026
I wish all training courses were run this well!
RPS Design — June 2026
The Design and Development areas of Clarks shoes has been using Transmedia as a training partner for eight years now, mainly in the 'creative' Adobe applications - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere. In that time we have built an excellent working relationship with the management and admin teams and several of their core trainers. This has had a major influence in raising the skill levels and quality of our artwork across our design teams- recently extending across the Atlantic, delivering training to our US based designers. Staying with Transmedia has given us continuity and enabled the trainers to really come to understand what Clarks require and thus able to deliver real value for money. The staff are always friendly and a pleasure to deal with - whilst being efficient and professional throughout. Nothing is ever too much trouble. I really can't recommend Transmedia highly enough.
Clarks International — June 2026
The course was excellent - exactly to my company's needs. All questions were answered and concepts explained very clearly.
Hannah Griffiths — June 2026
First class - The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
MOD — June 2026
We found the course very useful and wished that we had more time. I was really impressed by our trainer's expertise in software that's being updated very frequently.
Baillie Gifford — May 2026
Wonderful trainer Lisa - fun, friendly, informative and comprehensive course! Thank you very much indeed.
Structural Soils Ltd — May 2026
Very much appreciated and enjoyed the introductory course. It was very in-depth and Tony did a fantastic job of covering each individual section of Figma in great detail; no stone was left unturned. Tony is clearly passionate about what he does, which made the course that much more enjoyable and valuable. Looking forward to the advanced course next month - eager to continue learning more from him.
Wren Kitchens — May 2026
Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs.
NVIDIA — May 2026
I really enjoyed my course. Tony is a really good trainer and tailored the day according to my level and needs.
Delegate — May 2026
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