Microsoft Access 2007 Level 1

Duration: 1 day
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of the windows environment, basic keyboard skills
Course Materials: Course manual (084481S3)
Prices: $195 for 1 student (one-on-one training)
$160 each for 2 to 3 students
$130 each for 4 to 6 students
$130 for the first 6 students, $100 for each additional student
Description: 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.

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
Determine Fields
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

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