Access 2003 - Level 1

You Will Learn To

Use relational database concepts, and design and build an Access database.

Who Should Attend

This course will benefit those who use, build, or maintain Microsoft Access databases.  Basic Windows skills are required.

Course Content

An Overview of Microsoft Access

• 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

Planning a Database

• Design a Relational Database

• Identify Database Purpose

• Review Existing Data

• Determine Fields

• Group Fields into Tables

• Normalize the Data

• Designate Primary and Foreign Keys

Building the Structure of a Database

• Create a New Database

• Create a Table Using a Wizard

• Create Tables in Design View

• Create Relationships between Tables

Controlling Data Entry

• Restrict Data Entry with Field Properties

• Create an Input Mask

• Create a Lookup Field

Finding and Joining Data

• Find Data with Filters

• Create Query Joins

• Join Unrelated Tables

• Relate Data Within a Table

Creating Flexible Queries

• Set Select Query Properties

• Create Parameter Queries

• Create Action Queries

Improving Your Forms

• Enhance the Appearance of a Form

• Restrict Data Entry in Forms

• Add Command Buttons

• Create a Subform

Customizing Your Reports

• Organize Report Information

• Set Report Control Properties

• Control Report Pagination

• Summarize Information

• Add a Subreport to an Existing Report

• Create Mailing Labels

Expanding the Reach of Your Data

• Publish Access Data as a Word Document

• Analyze Access Data in Excel

• Export Data to a Text File

• Merge Access Data with a Word Document