Learn Access from basic through advanced in this intensive 5 day class. Learn foundational skills during day 1 and 2, then move on to intermediate and advanced topics on days 3 and 4. Put your skills to work in the day 5 Access workshop.
Training Class Goal
Students will learn skills to design a new database or edit an existing one including database management concepts and the ability to develop complex detailed databases.
Prerequisite
Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.
Access Training Topics Covered –
Database Concepts
Design vs. Datasheet View
Database wizard
Creating blank databases
Creating tables
Working with Fields
Adding fields
Identifying primary key fields
Adding records
Changing table designs
Modifying field names
Deleting and inserting fields
Records
Finding and editing records
Sorting and filtering records
Setting field properties
Input Masks
Validation Rules
Indexes
Queries
Creating Queries
Filtering Queries
Modifying query results
Operations in Queries
Using Calculators
Average and Count functions
Creating forms to enter data
Formatting and customizing forms
Using forms to find, sort, and filter records
Creating reports through the report wizard
Field properties
Relational databases
Database normalization
Table Relationships
Referential integrity
Related Tables
Creating lookup fields
Modifying lookup fields
Sub-datasheets
Complex queries
Joining tables in a query
Using calculated fields
Summarizing and grouping values
Advanced form design
Adding unbound controls
Graphics
Adding combo boxes
Reports and printing
Customized headers and footers
Calculated values
Labels
Charts in forms and reports
Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts
Querying with SQL
SQL and Access
Writing SQL statements
Attaching SQL queries to controls
Advanced Queries
Creating Crosstab queries
Creating parameter queries
Using Action queries
Macros
Creating, running, and modifying macros
Attaching macros to the events of database objects
Advanced Macros
Creating macros to provide user interaction
Creating macros that require user input
Creating the AutoKeys and AutoExec macros
Creating macros for data transfer
Importing, Exporting, and Linking
Importing objects
Exporting objects
Interacting with XML documents
Linking Access objects
Working with Windows SharePoint Services
Database Management
Optimizing resources
Protecting databases
Setting options and properties
Internet Integration
Hyperlink fields
Working with Outlook
Navigation Forms
Tabbed Forms
Switchboards
Splash Screens
Read-Only Forms
Workshop – Instructor led assistance on individual student databases
