Course Description
Overview:
In the course, students create and modify new databases and their various objects. They learn how to maintain data consistency and integrity; improve queries, forms, and reports; and also integrate Access™ 2007 with other applications. (Second Edition)
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for students who wish to learn the operations of the Microsoft Access Database program to perform their day-to-day responsibilities, and to understand the advantages that using a relational database program can bring to their business processes. The first part of the course is for the individual whose job responsibilities include designing and creating new databases, tables, and relationships; creating and maintaining records; locating records; and producing reports based on the information in the database. The second part of the course is for individuals whose job responsibilities include maintaining data integrity; handling complex queries, forms, and reports; and sharing data between Access and other applications. It also provides the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed to advance to more complex Access responsibilities such as maintaining databases and using programming techniques that enhance Access applications.
At Course Completion:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- examine the basic database concepts and explore the Microsoft Office Access 2007 environment.
- design a simple database.
- build a new database with related tables.
- manage the data in a table.
- query a database using different methods.
- design forms.
- generate reports.
- modify the design and field properties of a table to streamline data entry and maintain data integrity.
- retrieve data from tables using joins.
- create flexible queries to display specified records, allow for user-determined query criteria, and modify data using queries.
- enhance the capabilities of a form.
- customize reports to organize the displayed information and produce specific print layouts.
- share Access data across other applications.
Agenda
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Lesson 1: Exploring the Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007 Environment |
Examine Database Concepts Explore the User Interface Explore the Ribbon Customize the Access Environment Obtain Help Use an Existing Access Database
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Lesson 2: 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
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Lesson 3: Building a Database |
Create a New Database Create a Table Manage Tables Create a Table Relationship Save a Database as a Previous Version
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Lesson 4: Managing Data in a Table |
Modify Table Data Sort Records Work with Subdatasheets
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Lesson 5: 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
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Lesson 6: Designing Forms |
View Data Using an Access Form Create a Form Modify the Design of a Form
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Lesson 7: Generating Reports |
View an Access Report Create a Report 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
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Lesson 8: Controlling Data Entry |
Restrict Data Entry Using Field Properties Establish a Pattern for Entering Field Values Create a List of Values for a Field
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Lesson 9: Joining Tables |
Create Query Joins Join Unrelated Tables Relate Data Within a Table
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Lesson 10: Creating Flexible Queries |
Set Select Query Properties Create Parameter Queries Create Action Queries
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Lesson 11: Improving Forms |
Design a Form Layout Enhance the Appearance of a Form Restrict Data Entry in Forms Add a Command Button to a Form Create a Subform
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Lesson 12: Customizing Reports |
Organize Report Information Format the Report Set Report Control Properties Control Report Pagination Summarize Report Information Add a Subreport to an Existing Report Create a Mailing Label Report
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Lesson 13: Sharing Data Across Applications |
Import Data into Access Export Data Analyze Access Data in Excel Export Data to a Text File Merge Access Data with a Word Document
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*Content, days, and times vary depending on your location. Please view the outline on the checkout page prior to purchase or
contact the local center for more information.
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Virtual Access 2007 - Level 1 Online Live training option
Imagine an industry-leading classroom training experience from wherever you have access to the Internet.
The Virtual Online Live events listed here gives you an effective and proven online virtual learning experience with the freedom to attend virtually from anywhere.
There is also an option of experiencing Online Live from one of the many national partner centers where a computer and headset will be provided for you.
This rich and engaging virtual classroom environment lets you conveniently interact with instructors and other students.
You will hear and see your instructor as they teach the course and answer your questions via voice or text.
Choose the online live virtual training option and you can access the recorded version even after the class has finished.
The onDemand labs give you access to the same client and server technologies covered in class so you can test, apply and hone your skills by accessing the labs before and even after the class.
Technical Requirements: a computer or laptop with a modern browser and high speed internet access along with one or two monitors.