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Access 2003, Introduction

Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful information management, computer based applications is the relational database. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a single relational database application and its associated tools. In this course, you will be introduced to the concept of the relational database and the Microsoft® Office Access 2003 relational database application and its information management tools.

Audience

This course is designed for students who wish to learn the basic 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 Introduction course is for the individual whose job responsibilities include working with tables to create and maintain records, locate records, and produce reports based on the information in the database. It also provides the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed to advance to more technical Access responsibilities, such as creating and maintaining new databases and using programming techniques that enhance Access applications.

Prerequisites
  • Windows 2000/XP, Introduction

Course Contents
  • An Overview of Access 2003
    • Relational Databases
    • The Access Environment
    • The Database Environment
    • Examine an Access Table
  • Managing Data
    • Examine an Access Form
    • Add and Delete Records
    • Sort Records
    • Display Record Sets
    • Update Records
    • Run a Report
  • Establishing Table Relationships
    • Identify Table Relationships
    • Identify Primary and Foreign Keys in the Relationships Window
    • Working with Subdatasheets
  • Querying the Database
    • The Select Query
    • Add Criteria to a Query
    • Add a Calculated Field to a Query
    • Perform a Calculation on a Record Grouping
  • Designing Forms
    • Form Design Guidelines
    • Create AutoForms
    • Create a Form Using the Form Wizard
    • Modify the Design of a Form
  • Producing Reports
    • Create an AutoReport
    • Create a Report by Using the Wizard
    • Examine a Report in Design View
    • Add a Calculated Field to a Report
    • Modify the Format Properties of a Control
    • AutoFormat a Report
    • Adjust the Width of a Report

Student Responsibilities
In order for a class to be successful, all students should share the same general level of knowledge and experience. If a participant does not demonstrate these, the instructor will take the necessary steps either to prepare the participant or place him/her in a more appropriate course. This policy is intended to maintain the high level of quality control that you have come to expect.
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