Comprehensive Microsoft Access 2007 Training

Delivery Options

• Customized Onsite Training (4 days): Request a Proposal

Class Description

Class Overview

Class 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 an existing set of data to improve the design of a database.
• Learn to use a variety of techniques to summarize and present data with queries.
• Learn to create and revise basic Access macros.
• Learn to create macros that improve data entry efficiency and integrity.
• Learn to improve the effectiveness of data entry in forms.
• Learn to improve the effectiveness of data displayed in reports.
• Learn to maintain an Access database by using various utility tools.
• Learn to share Access data with other applications.
• Learn to use VBA to automate a business process.
• Learn to create and modify a database switchboard, and set the startup options.
• Learn to secure databases.
• Learn to share databases using a SharePoint site.

Class 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
20. Integrating Access into Your Business
    1. Import XML Data into an Access Database
    2. Export Access Data to XML Format
    3. Export Data to the Outlook Address Book
    4. Collect Data Through Email Messages
21. Automating a Business Process with VBA
    1. Create a Standard Module
    2. Develop Code
    3. Call a Procedure from a Form
    4. Run the Procedure
22. Managing Switchboards
    1. Create a Database Switchboard
    2. Modify a Database Switchboard
    3. Set the Startup Options
23. Distributing and Securing Databases
    1. Split a Database
    2. Implement Security
    3. Set Passwords
    4. Convert an Access Database to an ACCDE File
    5. Package a Database with a Digital Signature
24. Sharing Databases Using a SharePoint Site
    1. Export a Table to a SharePoint List
    2. Import Data from a SharePoint List
    3. Publish a Database to a SharePoint Site
    4. Move a Database to a SharePoint Site
    5. Work Offline

Class Materials

All students receive a course manual or book and all the class examples.

Students in private onsite classes will also receive:

• Technical Reference Library

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• Course technical requirements and setup instructions.