MS Access 2013/2016 Introduction

MS Access 2013/2016 Introduction Course Information

Duration: Two Day: 9am – 4:30pm Price: $800

Software and Version	Course Length	June 2021	July 2021	August 2021	September 2021	October 2021	November 2021	December 2021
Access 2013/2016 Introduction	2 Day Course	3 & 10 June	2 & 9 July	3 & 10 August	3 & 10 September	7 & 14 October	5 & 12 November	9 & 16 December

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Target Audience & Purpose

Access Introduction is for people new to databases, & for self-taught users to enhance their knowledge. It is a pre-requisite for the Intermediate & Advanced courses.

Objectives

By the end of this course participants should be able to:

Design and create a database
Create tables and set the primary key
Define the fields and properties for a table
Enter data and modify the layout of a table
Find data in tables
Create queries
Create table relationships
Design and create forms and reports
Print reports

Course Inclusions

Comprehensive learning materials incl. exercise files
Post course telephone support
‘Certificate of Attendance’
on completion of course
Morning & afternoon tea

Course Prerequisites

Participants should already:

Be competent in using a mouse and keyboard
Have an understanding of Windows

MS Access 2013/2016 Introduction Course Content

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Exploring Access
Start Access, Open & Close a Database, Use the Ribbon, Use the Contextual Tabs, Use Toolbar, Use Database Objects, Use Navigation Pane, Open a Database Object, Use & Close All Tabbed Documents, Use the Status Bar, Use the Options Dialog Box, Exit Access

Creating Tables
Use Database Templates, Create a Database, Design Tables, Create a Table in Datasheet View, Create a Table in Design View, Add Field Names, Assign Data Types, Save a Table, Add a Field Description, Set a Primary Key, Use Multi-valued Fields

Working with Tables
Use Datasheet View, Navigate Fields in Tables, Add & Move through Records, Select, Editing, Save, Delete Records

Editing Tables
Change Row Height & Column Width, Change Font Attribute, Change Cell Effect, Use Alternate Background Colors, Select, Move, Hide, Unhide & Freeze a Column

Finding & Filtering Data
Sort Records, Find Specific Records, Find Records using Wildcards, Use Replace, Use Filter By Selection, Apply/Remove a Filter, Use Filter Exclude Selection, Use the Search Box, Use Quick Filter, Use AutoFilter

Printing Data
Change Page Setup, Use Print Preview, Print Selected Records

Creating Relationships
Use Related Tables, Create a Relationship between Tables, Set Referential Integrity, View Subdatasheets, Delete a Join Line

Using Simple Queries
Use Queries & Recordsets, Simple Query Wizard, Create Query in Design View, Open a Query, Add a Table, Join Tables, Run a Query

Modifying Query Results
Sort a Query, Add Criteria to a Query, Hide a Field in a Query, Display a Totals Row in a Query, Add a Record using a Query, Print a Query

Creating Basic Forms
Use Form Button, Add a Record using a Form, Use the Calendar for Date Picking, Use the Form Wizard, View Records in a Form, Print Records in a Form, Base a Form on a Query

Creating Basic Reports
Use Report Button, Use Print Preview, Print Pages of a Report, Report Wizard, Change Views in a Report, Group & Summarize Report Data, Base a Report on a Query

Modifying Tables
Insert a Column into a Table, Insert a Lookup Column, Insert a Hyperlink Column, Create a Many-to-Many Relationship

Setting Field Properties
Limit Field Size, Set Number Formats, Set Date/Time Formats, Setting Yes/No Formats, Set Default Values, Set Validation Rules, Create an Input Mask – Wizard, Create an Input Mask Manually, Create a Custom Input Mask, Lookup List, Modify Lookup Properties

Using Operators in Queries
Use Comparison Operators, Use an & Condition, Use an Or Condition, Use the Between & Operator, Use a Wildcard Character

Designing Advanced Queries
Set Top Values in a Query, Create a Calculated Field, Format a Calculated Field, Create a Function Query, Create a Parameter Query, Multivalued Fields, Create a Concatenation in a Query, Filter a Query

Using Advanced Query Wizards
Use the Crosstab Query Wizard, Find Duplicates Query Wizard, Find Unmatched Query Wizard

Manipulating Form Controls in Design View
Select, Delete, Size Controls, Set Control Margins & Padding, Hide the Ruler, Disable Snap to Grid Feature, Display Field List, Add a Field, Move Part of a Paired Control, Align & Space Controls

Using Design View
Add a Label, Add an Image, Add a Rectangle, Add a Line, Edit an Unbound Control, Use Multiple Undo/Redo in Design View

Using Editing Tools
Change the Font, Change Character Format, Change Fill & Background Colors, Format Lines & Borders, Apply Special Effects, Conditional Formatting, Use Format Painter, Use AutoFormat, Use Error Checking, Run Spelling Checker, Set AutoCorrect Options, Add AutoCorrect Entries

Using Advanced Form Design
Use Forms in Design View, Create a Combo Box, Edit List Items, Create a List Box, Create an Option Group, Add a Logic Control, Set the Tab Order Automatically, Set the Tab Order Manually, Add a Form Header & Footer, Create a Blank Form

Using Advanced Report Design
Add Report Sections in Design View, Create a Calculated Control, Create a Running Summary, Insert a Date/Time Control, Insert a Page Break, Chang the Report Margins, Use the Label Wizard, Create a Report without Using a Wizard

MS Access 2013/2016 Introduction

MS Access 2013/2016 Introduction Course Information

Course Booking

Target Audience & Purpose

Objectives

Course Inclusions

Course Prerequisites

MS Access 2013/2016 Introduction Course Content

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