In this introductory course, you will discover the capabilities of Microsoft Access®, a relational database application that can help you and your organization manage your complex data.
In this course, you will create and manage an Access database. You will: Navigate within the Access application environment, create a simple database, and customize Access configuration options. Organize and manage data stored within Access tables. Use queries to join, sort, and filter data from different tables. Use forms to make it easier to view, access, and input data. Create and format custom reports.
Pre-requisite
Audience:
This course is designed for students looking to establish a foundational understanding of Microsoft Access for Office 365, including the skills necessary to create a new database, construct data tables, design forms and reports, and create queries.
Outline:
Module 1 – WORKING WITH AN ACCESS DATABASE
- Topic A: Launch Access and Open a Database
- Topic B: Use Tables to Store Data
- Topic C: Use Queries to Combine, Find, Filter, and Sort Data
- Topic D: Use Forms to View, Add, and Update Data
- Topic E: Use Reports to Present Data
- Topic F: Get Help and Configure Options in Microsoft Access
Module 2 – CREATING TABLES
- Topic A: Plan an Access Database
- Topic B: Start a New Access Database
- Topic C: Create a New Table
- Topic D: Establish Table Relationships
Module 3 – CREATING QUERIES
- Topic A: Create Basic Queries
- Topic B: Add Calculated Columns in a Query
- Topic C: Sort and Filter Data in a Query
Module 4 – CREATING FORMS
- Topic A: Start a New Form
- Topic B: Enhance a Form
Module 5 – CREATING REPORTS
- Topic A: Start a New Report
- Topic B: Enhance Report Layout
Module 6 – PROMOTING QUALITY DATA INPUT
- Topic A: Restrict Data Input through Field Validation
- Topic B: Restrict Data Input through Forms and Record Validation
Module 7 – IMPROVING EFFICIENCY AND DATA INTEGRITY
- Topic A: Data Normalization
- Topic B: Associate Unrelated Tables
- Topic C: Enforce Referential Integrity
This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.
Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.
