Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 Training (3 days)

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 Training Overview

This Microsoft Access training course is designed for students new to working with Microsoft Access 2007. On the first day, students will learn to create reports in Microsoft Access and manage data in existing databases and to create their own new databases. On the second day of training, students will learn to maintain data consistency, to customize database components, and to share Access data with other applications. On the third day of training, students learn some of the more specialized and advanced capabilities of Microsoft Access by structuring existing data, writing advanced queries, working with macros, enhancing forms and reports, and maintaining a database.

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 Training Course Goals

• Examine the basic database concepts and explore the Microsoft Office Access 2007 environment.
• Learn to design a simple database in Microsoft Access.
• Learn to build a new Access database with related tables.
• Learn to manage data in a table.
• Learn to query an Access database using different methods.
• Learn to design Microsoft Access forms.
• Learn to generate reports in Microsoft Access.
• Learn to modify the design and field properties of a table to streamline data entry and maintain data integrity.
• Learn to retrieve data from tables using joins.
• Learn to create flexible queries to display specified records, allow for user-determined query criteria, and modify data using queries.
• Learn to enhance the capabilities of a form.
• Learn to customize reports to organize the displayed information and produce specific print layouts.
• Learn to share data across different applications.
• Learn to restructure data into appropriate tables to ensure data dependency and minimize redundancy.
• Learn to write advanced queries to analyze and summarize data.
• Learn to create and revise Access macros.
• Learn to display data more effectively in a form.
• Learn to customize reports by using various Access features, thus making them more effective.
• Learn to maintain your database using tools provided by Access.

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 Training Course Outline

1. Exploring the Microsoft Office Access 2007 Environment
   1. Examine Database Concepts
   2. Explore the User Interface
   3. Use an Existing Access Database
   4. Customize the Access Environment
   5. Obtain Help
2. Designing a Database
   1. Describe the Relational Database Design Process
   2. Define Database Purpose
   3. Review Existing Data
   4. Determine Fields
   5. Group Fields into Tables
   6. Normalize Data
   7. Designate Primary and Foreign Keys
   8. Determine Table Relationships
3. Building a Database
   1. Create a New Database
   2. Create a Table
   3. Manage Tables
   4. Create a Table Relationship
   5. Save a Database as a Previous Version
4. Managing Data in a Table
   1. Modify Table Data
   2. Sort Records
   3. Work with Subdatasheets
5. Querying a Database
   1. Filter Records
   2. Create a Query
   3. Add Criteria to a Query
   4. Add a Calculated Field to a Query
   5. Perform Calculations on a Record Grouping
6. Designing Forms
   1. View Data Using an Access Form
   2. Create a Form
   3. Modify the Design of a Form
7. Generating Reports
   1. View an Access Report
   2. Create a Report
   3. Add a Custom Calculated Field to a Report
   4. Format the Controls in a Report
   5. Apply an AutoFormat Style to a Report
   6. Prepare a Report for Print
8. Controlling Data Entry
   1. Restrict Data Entry Using Field Properties
   2. Establish a Pattern for Entering Field Values
   3. Create a List of Values for a Field
9. Joining Tables
   1. Create Query Joins
   2. Join Unrelated Tables
   3. Relate Data Within a Table
10. Creating Flexible Queries
    1. Set Select Query Properties
    2. Create Parameter Queries
    3. Create Action Queries
11. Improving Forms
    1. Design a Form Layout
    2. Enhance the Appearance of a Form
    3. Restrict Data Entry in Forms
    4. Add a Command Button to a Form
    5. Create a Subform
12. Customizing Reports
    1. Organize Report Information
    2. Format the Report
    3. Set Report Control Properties
    4. Control Report Pagination
    5. Summarize Report Information
    6. Add a Subreport to an Existing Report
    7. Create a Mailing Label Report
13. Sharing Data Across Applications
    1. Import Data into Access
    2. Export Data
    3. Analyze Access Data in Excel
    4. Export Data to a Text File
    5. Merge Access Data with a Word Document
14. Structuring Existing Data
    1. Analyze Tables
    2. Create a Junction Table
    3. Improve the Table Structure
15. Writing Advanced Queries
    1. Create Subqueries
    2. Create Unmatched and Duplicate Queries
    3. Group and Summarize Records Using Criteria
    4. Summarize Data Using a Crosstab Query
    5. Create a PivotTable and a PivotChart
16. Simplifying Tasks with Macros
    1. Create a Macro
    2. Attach a Macro
    3. Restrict Records Using a Condition
    4. Validate Data Using a Macro
    5. Automate Data Entry Using a Macro
17. Making Effective Use of Forms
    1. Display a Calendar on a Form
    2. Organize Information with Tab Pages
    3. Display a Summary of Data in a Form
18. Making Reports More Effective
    1. Include a Chart in a Report
    2. Print Data in Columns
    3. Cancel Printing of a Blank Report
    4. Create a Report Snapshot
19. Maintaining an Access Database
    1. Link Tables to External Data Sources
    2. Manage a Database
    3. Determine Object Dependency
    4. Document a Database
    5. Analyze the Performance of a Database

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 Training Course Materials

In addition to a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the programming examples, each student will also receive a one-year subscription to Webucator's online reference library, which contains hundreds of the most current electronic technology books - a $149.95 per student value.

Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 Training Technical Requirements

1. Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2007 (includes Microsoft Access 2007)

Class Files for Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 Training

The class files for this course are included on a CD that is shipped with the manual.