Microsoft Access 2003 Advanced

	You will create complex Access databases using forms, reports, and macros.
	Duration: 1.0 day(s) Price: £218.00 + VAT	Download Course Content   Download Course Files

Locations

Infero Ltd is based in the Lace Market in Nottingham. Training courses take place at the following locations including Nottingham, Derby, Loughborough, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Burton-on-Trent, Lincoln, Leicester, Sheffield, Stoke-on-Trent, Tamworth, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Birmingham, Solihul, Coventry, Nuneaton, Peterborough, Grantham.

Target Students

This course is designed for the student who wishes to learn intermediate and advanced operations of the Microsoft Access 2003 database program. The Advanced course is for the individual whose job responsibilities include working with heavily related tables; creating advanced queries, forms, and reports; writing macros to automate common tasks; and performing general database maintenance.

It is also designed as one in a series of courses for students pursuing the Microsoft Office Specialist Certification for Microsoft Access 2003, and it is a prerequisite to taking more advanced courses in Microsoft Access 2003.

Prerequisites

Before taking this course, students are recommended to take the following courses, or have equivalent knowledge (familiarity with basic and intermediate features of Access tables, relationships, queries, forms, and reports):

• Microsoft Access 2003 Introduction
• Microsoft Access 2003 Intermediate

Delivery Method

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Certification

This course is one of a series of courses that addresses Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (Microsoft Business Certification) skill sets. The Microsoft Certified Application Specialist program is for individuals who use Microsoft's business desktop software and who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Microsoft products. Certification candidates must pass one or more proficiency exams in order to earn Microsoft Certified Application Specialist certification.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Restructure an existing set of data to improve the design of a database.
• Use a variety of techniques to summarize and present data with queries.
• Create and revise basic Access macros.
• Create macros that improve data entry efficiency and integrity.
• Improve the effectiveness of data entry in forms.
• Improve the effectiveness of data displayed in reports.
• Maintain an Access database by using various utility tools.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Structuring Existing Data

Topic 1A: Import Data
Topic 1B: Analyze Tables
Topic 1C: Create a Junction Table
Topic 1D: Improve Table Structure

Lesson 2: Writing Advanced Queries

Topic 2A: Create Unmatched and Duplicates Queries
Topic 2B: Group and Summarize Records Using the Criteria Field
Topic 2C: Summarize Data with a Crosstab Query
Topic 2D: Create a PivotTable and a PivotChart
Topic 2E: Display a Graphical Summary on a Form

Lesson 3: Simplifying Tasks with Macros

Topic 3A: Create a Macro
Topic 3B: Attach a Macro to a Command Button
Topic 3C: Restrict Records Using a Where Condition

Lesson 4: Adding Interaction and Automation with Macros

Topic 4A: Require Data Entry with a Macro
Topic 4B: Display a Message Box with a Macro
Topic 4C: Automate Data Entry

Lesson 5: Making Forms More Effective

Topic 5A: Change the Display of Data Conditionally
Topic 5B: Display a Calendar on a Form
Topic 5C: Organize Information with Tab Pages

Lesson 6: Making Reports More Effective

Topic 6A: Cancel Printing of a Blank Report
Topic 6B: Include a Chart in a Report
Topic 6C: Arrange Data in Columns
Topic 6D: Create a Report Snapshot

Lesson 7: Maintaining an Access Database

Topic 7A: Link Tables to External Data Sources
Topic 7B: Back Up a Database
Topic 7C: Compact and Repair a Database
Topic 7D: Protect a Database with a Password
Topic 7E: Determine Object Dependency
Topic 7F: Document a Database
Topic 7G: Analyze the Performance of a Database