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Access 2003 - Level 1

Duration: 2 Days

Overview:

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

Pre-requisites:

This course requires a basic understanding of computers, such as basic mouse and keyboard operations, point and click, double-click operations.

Outline:

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, Analyse Access Data in Excel, Export Data to a Text File, Merge Access Data with a Word Document

Next Steps

Access 2003 - Level 2

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