Training on Microsoft Access

By training on Microsoft Access, you can build a database without writing code or being a database expert.

Well-designed templates help you quickly build databases. Easily find just the data you want with queries. Instantly create forms for simple data entry. Summarize data in grouped and summary reports. Dozens of Wizards make it easy to get started and get productive.

A relational database application such as Microsoft Office Access can help you and your organization collect and manage large amounts of data. Access is a versatile tool. You can use it as a personal data management tool (for your use alone) or you can use it as a construction set to develop applications for an entire department or organization. In this course, you will use Access to manage your data, including creating a new database; constructing tables; designing forms and reports; and creating queries to join, filter, and sort data.

Objectives

• Identify the terminology and functions common to most database management systems.
• Identify the qualities of valuable information.
• Identify the elements of good database design.
• Create and use tables.
• Create and use queries.
• Create simple reports and forms.
• Use the Access online Help feature.
• Discuss ethical issues connected to the use of databases.
  Target Student
  This course is designed for students who wish to establish a foundational training on Microsoft Access, including the skills necessary to create a new database, construct data tables, design forms and reports, and create queries.
  
  Prerequisites
  To ensure your success in this course on training on Microsoft Access, you should have end-user skills with any current version of Windows, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, close programs, and use a browser to access websites. For example, you can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking either of the following Logical Operations courses, or any similar courses in general Microsoft Windows skills.
  
  Course Content
  Lesson 1: Getting Started with Access
  Orientation to Microsoft Access
  Create a Simple Access Database
  Get Help and Configure Options in Microsoft Access
  
  Lesson 2: Working with Table Data
  Modify Table Data
  Sort and Filter Records
  
  Lesson 3: Querying a Database
  Create Basic Queries
  Sort and Filter Data in a Query
  Perform Calculations in a Query
  
  Lesson 4: Using Forms
  Create Basic Access Forms
  Work with Data on Access Forms
  
  Lesson 5: Generating Reports
  Create a Report
  Add Controls to a Report
  Enhance the Appearance of a Report
  Prepare a Report for Print
  Organize Report Information
  Format Reports
  
  Lesson 6 Designing a Relational Database
  Relational Database Design
  Create a Table
  Create Table Relationships
  
  Lesson 7: Sharing Data Across Applications
  Import Data into Access
  Export Data to Text File Formats
  Export Access Data to Excel
  Create a Mail Merges