Course Length: 12 hours (2 days)
Access is Microsoft’s flagship database application that allows you to create and manage databases for all sorts of different purposes. Access incorporates many features and connectivity options in order to make databases more accessible to the everyday user.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this 2-day course, you will be comfortable with navigating the Access interface, creating a new database from scratch, querying a database, performing calculations, generating reports, sharing data, and much more. You will:
- Learn the Access interface
- Create an Access database
- Work with tables and records
- Sort and filter records and create lookups
- Query a database and perform calculations in a query
- Create parameter queries and action queries
- Generate reports and add controls
- Design a relational database
- Organize report information, format reports, and include charts and calculated fields
- Import and export data to other applications
Target Student:
All computer users who would like to get up to speed quickly and become familiar with using Access to create and query a database, perform calculations, organize information, generate reports, and share data with others effectively.
Course Outline:
Section 1: Getting Started with Access
What is a Database?
Opening a Database
Tables
Queries
Forms
Reports
Review the Ribbon Interface
Section 2: Designing a Relational Database
Relational Database Design Process
Relationship Guidelines
Fields and Tables
Primary Keys, Foreign Keys, and Composite Keys
Table Relationships
Relationship Types
Rules of Normalization
Section 3: Working with Tables and Records
Navigate through Records
Add New Records
Sort and Filter Data
Datasheet Totals
Subdatasheets
Print Records
Section 4: Creating Tables
Table Creation Options
Table Views
Data Types
Insert Fields
Move, Edit, and Delete Fields
Table Properties
Field Size
Field Captions
Default Values
Input Masks
The Lookup Wizard
Renaming a Table
Section 5: Creating Table Relationships
The Relationships Window
Referential Integrity
Edit Relationships
Join Lines
Relationships Report
Section 6: Creating Queries
Simple Query Wizard
Create a Query from Scratch
Types of Queries
Query Views
Save, Rename, and Delete Queries
Sort Queries
Multi-table Queries
Query Criteria
Comparison Operators
Logical Operators
Wildcards
Formatting Query Fields
Section 7: Creating Advanced Queries
Parameter Queries
Wildcards in a Parameter Query
Query Joins
Group Query Results
Add Calculated Fields
Arithmetic Operators
Subqueries
Find Duplicates Query Wizard
Find Unmatched Query Wizard
Crosstab Queries
Section 8: Creating Forms
Forms Wizard
Form Views
Form Sections
Add Controls to Forms
Form Design Tools
Field List Pane
Section 9: Creating Reports
Report Wizard
Report Views
Report Sections
Add Controls to Reports
Report Design Tools
Group and Sort Reports
Add Background Images to Reports
Format Reports
Include Charts in a Report
Add a Calculated Field to a Report
Add a Subreport to an Existing Report
Add Headers and Footers
Section 10: Sharing Data Across Applications
Import Data into Access
Export Data to Excel
Create a Mail Merge
Venue: LIVE Online
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Description:
Live Online Training
Get the same training you expect in the classroom without leaving your office or home. These are NOT recorded classes. They are LIVE sessions with an expert instructor. We use the latest in video conferencing technologies and audio so you can confidently participate in any class just like being right there in person. We guarantee the effectiveness of our online training delivery approach that we will give you your money back if you are not totally satisfied. Ask us for a demo.
Online class requirements:
- Moderate to fast Internet
- A phone or computer headset is required in order to hear the instructor/moderator). You can use Computer Audio (VoIP) or you can dial in from a regular phone. For convenience, we recommend a hands-free headset or phone.
- Training software must be installed on your computer (trial versions are acceptable)
- RECOMMENDED: Dual Monitors or computers. For optimal online learning experience, we recommend participants have dual monitors or two computers. Your online classroom credentials allow you to join multiple times from multiple computers. Participants should use one monitor or computer to view the instructor’s shared screen and another monitor or computer to work with the software.
What happens when you enroll in an online class
When you register for an online class, you will receive a welcome email followed by login access to the Citrix GoToTraining virtual classroom. A workbook (printed copy or eBook) will be sent to you prior to the start of class.
Online Training Advantages
Convenience: You don’t have to travel and can attend from your home, office or anywhere with an internet connection. Our online classes are conducted using GoToTraining, a more robust version of the popular GoToMeeting screen sharing and conferencing platform. To accommodate multiple time zones, courses are typically scheduled from 10am – 5pm Eastern with a one-hour lunch break at 12:30 – 1:30 pm Eastern and a 10-minute break in the morning and afternoon. When conducting custom online course for your group, class times can be modified to accommodate your timezone.
Interactive Learning: Our online training is fully interactive. You can speak and chat with the instructor and classmates at any time. Various interactive techniques are used in every class. Our small class sizes (typically 4 – 8 students), allow our instructors to focus on individual performance and issues and to work closely with you to meet your unique needs. Classes are designed to be a hands-on learning experience, providing opportunities for you to try your new skills while the instructor is available for review, questions, and feedback. You have the option to give the instructor permission to view your computer to provide one-on-one assistance when needed.
