Introduction to Microsoft Access 2007 Training

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Class Date and Time	Price Volume Discounts Students Discounts 2 5% 3-4 10% 5 or more 15% GSA Price: $641.25	Register
Mar 29 - 31, 2010 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET	$675.00 or 3 vouchers	Register
May 3 - 5, 2010 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET	$675.00 or 3 vouchers	Register
May 19 - 21, 2010 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET	$675.00 or 3 vouchers	Register

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.

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

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

Technical Requirements

Our computer technical requirements and setup process is easy, with support just a click away.

• Course technical requirements and setup instructions.

Potential Follow-on Classes

• Advanced Microsoft Access 2007 Training