Access Level 1
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Course Overview
  In this course, you will be introduced to the concept of the relational database and the Microsoft Office Access 2002/2003 relational database application, and information management tools. Also, you will learn how to design and create a new Access database.



Objectives
  

This Course Includes:
  Six months of access to Online Learning Resources for the topics covered in your class. Online Learning Resources is a convenient, on-demand way of helping you retain what was taught in your class.

Sixty days of access to Post Class Support for instant help regarding the topics and tasks covered in your class. Post Class Support provides you with 24/7 support from certified experts via chat, phone and multimedia, including live demonstration, collaborative learning and step-by-step instruction.

Audience
  This course is designed for students who wish to learn the basic and intermediate-level operations of the Microsoft Access Database program to perform their day to day responsibilities, and to understand the advantages that using a relational database program can bring to their business processes. The first day addresses job responsibilities that include working with tables to create and maintain records, locate records, and produce reports based on the information in the database. It also provides the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed to advance to more technical Access responsibilities, such as creating and maintaining new databases and using programming techniques that enhance Access applications. The second day addresses job responsibilities that include creating new databases, tables, and relationships, as well as working with and revising intermediate-level queries, forms, and reports. It also introduces integrating Access data with other Microsoft applications.

In addition, this course is intended for persons interested in pursuing Microsoft Office Specialist certification in Microsoft Office Access.

This course is suited for those using Office 2003 or Office 2002. The course will be taught using MS Office Access 2003.

Prerequisites
  Windows XP Level 1 and Excel Level 1.
Course Number
  EKEUACCL1
Course Length
  2 Days

Course Price
  $550.00
Category
  1
Topics
  Lesson 1: An Overview of Microsoft Access
  • Relational Databases
  • The Access Environment
  • The Database Environment
  • Examine an Access Table

Lesson 2: Managing Data
  • Examine an Access Form
  • Add and Delete Records
  • Sort Records
  • Display Record Sets
  • Update Records
  • Run a Report

Lesson 3: Establishing Table Relationships
  • Identify Table Relationships
  • Identify Primary and Foreign Keys in the Relationships Window
  • Working with Subdatasheets

Lesson 4: Querying the Database
  • The Select Query
  • Add Criteria to a Query
  • Add a Calculated Field to a Query
  • Perform a Calculation on a Record Grouping

Lesson 5: Designing Forms
  • Form Design Guidelines
  • Create AutoForms
  • Create a Form Using the Form Wizard
  • Modify the Design of a Form

Lesson 6: Producing Reports
  • Create an AutoReport
  • Create a Report by Using the Wizard
  • Examine a Report in Design View
  • Add a Calculated Field to a Report
  • Modify the Format Properties of a Control
  • AutoFormat a Report
  • Adjust the Width of a Report

Lesson 7: Planning a Database
  • Design a Relational Database
  • Identify Database Purpose
  • Review Existing Data
  • Determine Fields
  • Group Fields into Tables
  • Normalize the Data
  • Designate Primary and Foreign Keys

Lesson 8: Building the Structure of a Database
  • Create a New Database
  • Create a Table Using a Wizard
  • Create Tables in Design View
  • Create Relationships between Tables

Lesson 9: Controlling Data Entry
  • Restrict Data Entry with Field Properties
  • Create an Input Mask
  • Create a Lookup Field

Lesson 10: Finding and Joining Data
  • Find Data with Filters
  • Create Query Joins
  • Join Unrelated Tables
  • Relate Data Within a Table

Lesson 11: Creating Flexible Queries
  • Set Select Query Properties
  • Create Parameter Queries
  • Create Action Queries

Lesson 12: Improving Your Forms
  • Enhance the Appearance of a Form
  • Restrict Data Entry in Forms
  • Add Command Buttons
  • Create a Subform

Lesson 13: Customizing Your Reports
  • Organize Report Information
  • Set Report Control Properties
  • Control Report Pagination
  • Summarize Information
  • Add a Subreport to an Existing Report
  • Create Mailing Labels

Lesson 14: Expanding the Reach of Your Data
  • Publish Access Data as a Word Document
  • Analyze Access Data in Excel
  • Export Data to a Text File
  • Merge Access Data with a Word Document