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The FileMaker Technical Network (FileMaker TechNet) is for individuals looking for technical resources from FileMaker. The FileMaker Business Alliance (FBA) is for organizations seeking sales and marketing support from FileMaker. They are completely separate programs with different sets of benefits. FBA members are highly encouraged to have at least one member of their company in the FileMaker TechNet.

30-Seat Educational Software Grant for Training Center

FBA Trainer Level members can apply to copy selected FileMaker, Inc. software for up to 30 classroom machines at a training site. This is available only to FBA Trainer level members and is subject to separate license.

Solution Bundle Agreement Program (North America)

The Solution Bundle Agreement is a software discount program designed for FileMaker Business Alliance members who want to distribute FileMaker software bundled with their professionally developed solutions. FileMaker Pro and FileMaker Server are available for special volume discounts in this program.

Eligibility requirements

  1. Available only to FileMaker Business Alliance members in good standing
  2. Minimum initial order is 50 units of FileMaker Pro. FileMaker Server may also be purchased at a discount, but do not count toward minimum order.
  3. Solutions to be considered for the SBA program must be submitted to FileMaker for review and approval.
  4. FileMaker software purchased under SBA program cannot be sold separately from the bundled solution.
Benefits FileMaker TechNet FBA
Technical Resources    
Members only web site with technical briefs, white papers and how-to articles Available  
Members-only web seminars Available  
Product news and updates Available  
TechNet Resource Library - over 150 example files of scripts, calculations, custom functions and more. Available  
Community    
Tech Talk online discussion forum Available  
Software    
FileMaker Server Advanced Development License Available  
FileMaker Applications (Work Requests, Donations, Meetings, Tasks & Recruiter) Available  
Database graphics and templates Available  
Pre-release software Available  
Educational Software Grant*   Available
Marketing Support    
Listing on FileMaker web site (Example)   Available
Co-marketing opportunity in the FileMaker e-catalog   Available
Opportunities to participate in special events, case studies and speaking engagements   Available
Member logo   Available
Sales Support    
Sales Kit – presentations,datasheets, reviewers guides, FileMaker logos   Available
Biz Talk online discussion forum   Available
Invitations to special meetings with the FileMaker sales team   Available
Product Discounts**    
Preferred VAR pricing   Available
50% off FileMaker products for internal use   Available
Eligibility for Solution Bundle Agreement Program   Available
FileMaker Training Series - 50% discount Available Available
Third-party discounts on products and training courses Available  
Annual Membership Fee $99/individual $499/company
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* Applies only to members that qualify as trainers in the FBA program
** Certain restrictions apply

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FileMaker Training Series

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Master the Essentials of FileMaker 10

The FileMaker Training Series is the official training curriculum from FileMaker, Inc. These self-paced learning materials consist of 12 training modules that cover a comprehensive set of topics designed to help you master the essentials of FileMaker solution development. You'll get over 700 pages of detailed step-by-step instructions on key FileMaker development topics. Plus, you'll receive a CD with demo files, exercises and videos to enhance your learning experience.

FileMaker TechNet members-only price*: Book and CD - $49.50 (regularly $99)

Purchases must be made from the FileMaker TechNet members-only site to receive discount.

* Limit one (1) set of materials per membership