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Access 2007, Introduction

Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful ways of managing data is by using relational databases. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a single relational database application and its associated tools.

In this course, you will examine the basic database concepts, and create and modify databases and their various objects using the Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007 relational database application.

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 designing and creating new databases, tables, and relationships; creating and maintaining records; locating records; and producing reports based on the information in the database. 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.

Prerequisites
  • Windows 2000/XP, Introduction

Performance-Based Objectives

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.

Course Contents
  • Exploring the Access Environment
    • Examine Database Concepts
    • Explore the User Interface
    • Explore the Ribbon
    • Customize the Access Environment
    • Obtain Help
    • Use an Existing Access Database
  • Designing a Database
    • Describe the Relational Database Design Process
    • Define Database Purpose
    • Review Existing Data
    • Group Fields into Tables
    • Normalize Data
    • Designate Primary and Foreign Keys
    • Determine Table Relationships
  • Building a Database
    • Create a New Database
    • Create a Table
    • Manage Tables
    • Create a Table Relationship
  • Managing Data in a Table
    • Modify Table Data
    • Sort Records
    • Work with Subdatasheets
  • 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
  • Designing Forms
    • View Data Using an Access Form
    • Create a Form
    • Create a Form Using the Form Wizard
    • Modify the Design of a Form
  • Generating Reports
    • View an Access Report
    • Create a Report
    • Create a Report Using the Report Wizard
    • 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

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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