COURSE NAME: Access 2007 - Level 1 and Level 2 (4060)

Course length: 3 days

Overview:

Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful ways of managing data is by using relational databases. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a single relational database application and its associated tools. In this course, you will examine the basic database concepts, and create and modify databases and their various objects using the Microsoft Office Access 2007 relational database application. In day two of this course, student will consider how to maintain data consistency, how to customize database components, and how to share Access data with other applications.

Prerequesite Courses:

• Windows XP Professional - Level 1 (4060) or equivalent knowledge

Performance-based Objectives:

Student will create and modify new databases and their various objects and will maintain data consistency and integrity; improve queries, forms, and reports; and also integrate Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007 with other applications.

• modify the design and field properties of a table to streamline data entry and maintain data integrity.
• retrieve data from tables using joins.
• create flexible queries to display specified records, allow for user-determined query criteria, and modify data using queries.
• enhance the capabilities of a form.
• customize reports to organize the displayed information and produce specific print layouts.
• share Access data across other applications.

Course content:

Lesson 1: Exploring the Microsoft Office Access 2007 Environment

• Examine Database Concepts
• Explore the User Interface
• Use an Existing Access Database
• Customize the Access Environment
• Obtain Help

Lesson 2: Designing a Database

• Describe the Relational Database Design Process
• Define Database Purpose
• Review Existing Data
• Determine Fields
• Group Fields into Tables
• Normalize Data
• Designate Primary and Foreign Keys
• Determine Table Relationships

Lesson 3: Building a Database

• Create a New Database
• Create a Table
• Manage Tables
• Create a Table Relationship
• Save a Database as a Previous Version

Lesson 4: Managing Data in a Table

• Modify Table Data
• Sort Records
• Work with Subdatasheets

Lesson 5: Querying a Database

• Filter Records
• Create a Query
• Add Criteria to a Query
• Add a Calculated Field to a Query
• Perform Calculations on a Record Grouping

Lesson 6: Designing Forms

• View Data Using an Access Form
• Create a Form
• Modify the Design of a Form

Lesson 7: Generating Reports

• View an Access Report
• Create a Report
• Add a Custom Calculated Field to a Report
• Format the Controls in a Report
• Apply an AutoFormat Style to a Report
• Prepare a Report for Print

Lesson 8: Controlling Data Entry

• Restrict Data Entry Using Field Properties
• Establish a Pattern for Entering Field Values
• Create a List of Values for a Field

Lesson 9: Joining Tables

• Create Query Joins
• Join Unrelated Tables
• Relate Data Within a Table

Lesson 10: Creating Flexible Queries

• Topic 3A: Set Select Query Properties
• Topic 3B: Create Parameter Queries
• Topic 3C: Create Action Queries

Lesson 11: Improving Forms

• Design a Form Layout
• Enhance the Appearance of a Form
• Restrict Data Entry in Forms
• Add a Command Button to a Form
• Create a Subform

Lesson 12: Customizing Reports

• Organize Report Information
• Format the Report
• Set Report Control Properties
• Control Report Pagination
• Summarize Report Information
• Add a Subreport to an Existing Report
• Create a Mailing Label Report

Lesson 13: Sharing Data Across Applications

• Import Data into Access
• Export Data
• Analyze Access Data in Excel
• Export Data to a Text File
• Merge Access Data with a Word Document