COURSE NAME: Access 2007 - Level 4 (4060)

Course length: 2 days

Overview:

In previous levels, you were introduced to the various features of Microsoft Office Access 2007 that dealt with local database management. However, effective database management calls for mastering the advanced administrative and collaborative features of Access. In this course, you will exchange data with other applications, automate business processes by using VBA code, and secure and share databases.

Prerequesite Courses:

• Access 2007 - Level 1 and Level 2 (4060) or equivalent knowledge
• Access 2007 - Level 3 (4060) or equivalent knowledge

Performance-based Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Share Access data with other applications.
• Use VBA to automate a business process.
• Create and modify a database switchboard, and set the startup options.
• Secure databases.
• Share databases using a SharePoint site.

Course content:

Unit 1: Integrating Access into Your Business

• Topic 1A: Import XML Data into an Access Database
• Topic 1B: Export Access Data to XML Format
• Topic 1C: Export Data to the Outlook Address Book
• Topic 1D: Collect Data Through Email Messages

Unit 2: Automating a Business Process with VBA

• Topic 2A: Create a Standard Module
• Topic 2B: Develop Code
• Topic 2C: Call a Procedure from a Form
• Topic 2D: Run the Procedure

Unit 3: Managing Switchboards

• Topic 3A: Create a Database Switchboard
• Topic 3B: Modify a Database Switchboard
• Topic 3C: Set the Startup Options

Unit 4: Distributing and Securing Databases

• Topic 4A: Split a Database
• Topic 4B: Implement Security
• Topic 4C: Set Passwords
• Topic 4D: Convert an Access Database to an ACCDE File
• Topic 4E: Package a Database with a Digital Signature

Unit 5: Sharing Databases Using a SharePoint Site

• Topic 5A: Export a Table to a SharePoint List
• Topic 5B: Import Data from a SharePoint List
• Topic 5C: Publish a Database to a SharePoint Site
• Topic 5D: Move a Database to a SharePoint Site
• Topic 5E: Work Offline