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Microsoft Access Introduction

Course Duration: One Day

Target Audience:

Aimed at users who are new Microsoft Access and want to set up their own databases.

Course Objectives:

To plan, design, create, manipulate, and query databases. Use Access to generate reports, understand terminology and produce input user forms

Course Outline:

Introduction and Overview

  • Course Objectives
  • Course Programme Overview
  • Accessing Access
  • Exploring the User Interface and Ribbon

Introduction to Databases

  • Database Concepts
  • Features and Terminology
  • Planning and Designing a Database

Introduction to Access

  • Access Environment
  • Access Components - Tables, Queries, Forms, and Reports

Creating a Database

  • Creating a New Database
  • Setting up a Table
  • Table Terminology
  • Table Design
  • Field Data Types
  • Field Properties
  • Setting the Primary Key
  • Modifying a Table Design

Working with a Table

  • Adding Records to a Table
  • Moving through Records
  • Finding Records
  • Editing Records
  • Deleting Records
  • Sorting Records
  • Filtering Records

Creating a Query

  • Creating a Simple Query
  • Using the Query Design Grid
  • Naming a Query for Future Use
  • Modifying an Existing Query

Creating Complex Queries

  • Creating a Complex Query
  • Using Arithmetic Operators
  • Using Logical Operators
  • Creating Queries with Multiple Criteria
  • Sorting the Query Dynaset
  • Hiding Fields in a Query

Other Query Types

  • Creating a Parameter Query
  • Creating a Calculated Query
  • Creating a Totals Query

Access Forms

  • Using Automatic Forms
  • Using the Form Wizard
  • Using the Form Design Feature
  • Modifying Forms
  • Adding Controls to a Form
  • Formatting Forms

Using Forms

  • Displaying Records through a Form
  • Adding Records through a Form
  • Finding Records through a Form

Access Reports

  • Creating Automatic Reports
  • Using the Report Wizard
  • Using the Report Design Feature
  • Grouping and Sorting Records on a Report
  • Adding Calculations to a Report
  • Modifying a Report Design
  • Formatting a Report
  • Creating Labels in Access
  • Printing Reports

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