Microsoft Access 2007
Class 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 |
| 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: | Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful ways of managing data is by using relational databases. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a single relational database application and its associated tools. In this course, you will examine the basic database concepts, and create and modify databases and their various objects using the Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007 relational database application. |
Exploring the Access Environment
- Examine Database Concepts
- Explore the User Interface
- Explore the Ribbon
- Customize the Access Environment
- Obtain Help
- Use an Existing Access Database
Designing a Database
- Describe the Relational Database Design Process
- Define Database Purpose
- Review Existing Data
- Determine Fields
- Group Fields into Tables
- Normalize Data
- Designate Primary and Foreign Keys
- Determine Table Relationships
Building a Database
- Create a New Database
- Create a Table
- Manage Tables
- Create a Table Relationship
Managing Data in a Table
- Modify Table Data
- Sort Records
- Work with Subdatasheets
Querying a Database
- Filter Records
- Create a Query
- Add Criteria to a Query
- Add a Calculated Field to a Query
- Perform Calculations on a Record
- Grouping
Designing Forms
- View Data Using an Access Form
- Create a Form
- Create a Form Using the Form Wizard
- Modify the Design of a Form
Generating Reports
- View an Access Report
- Create a Report
- Create a Report Using the Report
- Wizard
- Add a Custom Calculated Field to a Report
- Format the Controls in a Report
- Apply an AutoFormat to a Report
- Prepare a Report for Print