Microsoft Access 2003 Level 1,
Introduction and Beyond
| Duration: | 1 day |
| Prerequisite: | Basic knowledge of the windows environment, basic keyboard skills |
| Course Materials: | Course manual with CD containing exercises, 144 pages |
| Prices: | $195 for 1 student (one-on-one training) $160 each for 2 to 3 students $130 each for 4 to 6 students $130 for the first 6 students, $100 for each additional student |
| Description: | This class covers the basic concepts of Microsoft Access 2003 with managing database objects, creating macros and graphic reports, understanding modules, and maintaining databases. The manual is recognized as a Microsoft Approved Study Guide for the Microsoft Office Specialist Program Certification Exam. The manual is also a great reference for after the class. |
The Fundamentals
Introduction to Databases
Understanding the Access Program Screen
Using Menus
Using Toolbars
Filling Out Dialog Boxes
Keystroke and Right Mouse Button Shortcuts
Opening and Modifying Database Objects
Working with Multiple Windows
Tour of a Table
Adding, Editing, and Deleting Records
Tour of a Form
Tour of a Query
Tour of a Report
Previewing and Printing a Database Object
Selecting Data
Cutting, Copying, and Pasting Data
Using Undo
Checking Your Spelling
Getting Help
Changing the Office Assistant and Using the Help Button
Using the Zoom Box
Creating and Working with a Database
Planning a Database
Creating a Database Using the Database Wizard
Creating a Blank Database
Creating a Table Using the Table Wizard
Modifying a Table and Understanding Data Types
Creating a New Table from Scratch
Creating a Query in Design View
Modifying a Query
Sorting a Query Using Multiple Fields
Developing AND and OR Operators
Creating a Form with the Form Wizard
Creating a Report with the Report Wizard
Creating Mailing Labels with the Label Wizard
Database Object Management
File Management
Compacting and Repairing a Database
Converting an Access Database
Finding, Filtering, and Formatting Data
Finding and Replacing Information
Sorting Records
Filtering by Selection
Filtering by Form
Creating an Advanced Filter
Adjusting Row Height and Column Width
Rearranging Columns
Changing Gridline and Cell Effects
Freezing a Field
Hiding a Column
Changing the Datasheet Font
Working with Tables and Fields
Understanding Field Properties
Indexing a Field
Adding a Primary Key to a Table
Inserting, Deleting, and Reordering Fields
Changing a Field's Data Type
Using Field Descriptions
Adding a Caption
Changing the Field Size
Formatting Number, Currency, and Date/Time Fields
Formatting Number, Currency, and Date/Time Fields by Hand
Formatting Text Fields
Setting a Default Value
Requiring Data Entry
Validating Data
Creating an Input Mask
Creating a Lookup Field
Creating a Value List
Modifying a Lookup List