Microsoft Access Masterclass

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Microsoft Access Masterclass training course provides the delegates with the knowledge to help them create and manage databases and their components. The users get to learn about tables, queries, forms, reports their data without having to consider the intricacies involved in doing so. Reports help them to get the data they wish to analyse, and Macros are used to automate certain tasks they wish to perform again and again. Delegates are also taught the uses of Sub-Forms and Sub-Reports i.e. when the user has to enter data in Master-Child form or retrieve data from multiple tables.

Data can be analysed and summarized using Pivot Tables, and also integrated with the web. The course will allow the delegates to learn various aspects related to the Microsoft Access database such as Designing databases, managing databases, performing backup and recovery, designing the graphical interfaces using Forms and reports and automating tasks with Macros and other utilities.

  • Learn to work with Tables and Queries in MS Access

  • Understand the various types of Queries

  • Learn how to build a Graphical Interface for entering data into Access tables

  • Automate Tasks using Access Macros

  • Perform Administrative tasks in MS Access to safeguard your data

  • Perform Administrative tasks in MS Access to safeguard your data

WHAT'S INCLUDED ?

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Key Learning Points

Clear and concise objectives to guide delegates through the course.

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Courseware

Courseware will also be provided to the delegates so that they can revise the course after the training.

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Certificate

Delegates will get certification of completion at the end of the course.

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Tutor Support

A dedicated tutor will be at your disposal throughout the training to guide you through any issues.

PREREQUISITES

A basic knowledge of working in the windows environment is required though not mandatory.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Anybody having the basic skills to work with windows applications can attend this course. The following are liable to sit for the course:

  • Data Analysts
  • Data Administrators
  • Individuals who are new to the Access Database

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • Learn to Navigate the Microsoft Access environment
  • Understand the various ways to write queries
  • Know about the various query types
  • Build Forms and Reports based on Queries
  • Automate tasks using Macros
  • Understand how to create a Master-Child relationship in Access Forms
  • Learn to embed Sub-Reports in a report
  • Share data with other Microsoft native applications
  • Retrieve data from unrelated tables

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The delegates, during the course, are introduced to managing databases using MS Access. They learn about the various features of MS Access such as Tables, Relationships, Queries, Forms, Reports, and Macros. Besides they are also introduced to tools that help them to administer the database for purposes such as backup and recovery. The delegates also learn how to protect their data from unauthorised access by the use of encryption techniques.  With this course the delegates gain the knowledge required of them to design relational databases, write complex queries, customise reports, perform validations, and modify existing data effectively whenever and wherever required.


PROGRAM CONTENT

Fundamentals of MS Access

  • Why use a database?
  • Database Designing Approaches
    • Top-Down
    • Bottom-Up
  • Collecting Information
    • Data mapping
    • Sample data map
  • Normalisation – The three Normal Forms
  • Naming Conventions
  • Relationships in a Database
  • Normalisation of Data

The Microsoft Access User Interface

  • The Ribbon
  • Quick Access Toolbar
  • Object Navigation Pane
  • Work Surface
  • Access Options Dialog Box
  • Database Creation Wizard

Microsoft Access Reports

  • Generating reports
  • Add controls to a report
  • Improve the appearance of a report
  • Preparing to Print a report
  • Organise report information
  • Formatting reports

Tables

  • Creating an access database from a Template
  • Create a new blank database
  • Understand the different data types in Microsoft Access
  • Determine data types
  • Designing Tables

Handling Queries

  • Building simple queries
  • Understanding About Dynasets
  • Specifying Criteria for Queries: exact match and range operators
  • The AND and OR operators in a Query
  • Wildcard Characters
  • Using keywords
  • Sorting and hiding fields
  • Basing Queries on Multiple Tables

Forms

  • Forms
  • Altering Forms
  • Add Records in Form View
  • Navigating Records using Forms
  • The Layout
  • The Design View
  • One-Click Forms

Advanced Query Techniques

  • Create query joins to return data
  • Create Find Unmatched and Find Duplicate Queries
  • Create Parameterized Queries
  • Using LIKE, and IN in Queries
  • Extracting TOP X records using a query
  • Review calculated query fields
  • Summarise query data with totals
  • Using a WHERE statements in Summary queries
  • Creating a Cross Tab Query

Share Data with other Applications

  • Export table and queries to Excel
  • Import records from Excel
  • Import from a Text file
  • Export to a Text file
  • Link external sources
  • Using Merge in an SQL Query

Maintaining the Access Database

  • Perform Backup and Recovery
  • Compact a Database
  • Repairing a Database
  • Templating Databases
  • Protecting A Database using Encryption
  • Configure Database Options
  • Assign A Form to Open At Start Up
  • Use Database Tools

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