Microsoft Access (Introduction)

During this hands-on beginner course, students will learn to create and edit Microsoft Access databases with tables, queries, forms, and reports. First, tables will be designed with various types of fields and properties, including fields with text, numbers, dates, and other types of data.

Students will learn to create drop-down menus and then use the menus in tables and forms. Queries will be created, including select, delete, and update queries to extract, change, delete, or even calculate data with basic calculated fields.

Simple relationships between tables will be set to be used in other Access objects. Students will also design and run basic forms and reports, which can then be exported to Excel or PDF (portable document format). Each student will receive a full course manual, including tips, tricks, and shortcuts.

• Comprehensive course manual

• Keyboard shortcuts quick reference

• Sample and exercise files

• Refreshments (for classes conducted in Avantix Learning classrooms)

• Certificate of completion

• Follow-up email support

Course Topics

Working in the Microsoft Access Environment

• Creating and saving a new database

• Working with the Ribbon

• Using the Quick Access Toolbar and adding buttons

• Creating database objects, including tables, queries, forms and reports

• Displaying objects using the Navigation pane

Designing Tables

• Designing tables with different data types, including text, number, date and hyperlink

• Specifying properties for fields

• Creating drop-down menus in fields

• Entering and editing records in Datasheet View

• Saving a table

• Navigating between Design and Datasheet Views

Designing Data Entry Forms

• Creating a simple form based on a table for user entry

• Moving between Form View and Design View

• Formatting a form in Design View

• Working with bound and unbound controls

• Setting properties for controls and objects

• Understanding control layouts and removing controls from control layouts

• Saving forms

Setting up a Simple Relationship

• Creating a relationship between tables based on a key field

• Understanding and using referential integrity

• Using related fields in different database objects

Creating Select Queries to Extract Records

• Creating select queries and working in Design View

• Using wildcards and operators as criteria

• Running a query in different ways

• Saving a query

Creating Simple Calculations in Queries

• Creating a query with basic calculations

Designing and Running Reports

• Creating and running a report in Microsoft Access

• Grouping data in a report using the Report Wizard

• Moving between different views in a report

• Formatting a report in different ways