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Access Training | Chicago
Access 2003 - Level 2
Course Description
Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful methods for storing data is a relational database. In this course, you will cover the intermediate features of Microsoft Access 2003 - a powerful relational database application and all its information management tools.
Target Audience
This Access course is primarily designed for people who need to know how to work with data in existing databases. Students should have completed the Access Level 1 course or have a basic knowledge of Microsoft Access, especially building a database file and data tables.
Leaning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this Access training course students will be able to:
- Follow the steps required to properly design a simple Database.
- Create a new Database design with related Tables.
- Control Data entry by modifying the design of a Table to streamline Data entry and maintain Data integrity.
- Find and retrieve desired Data by using Filters and Joins between Tables and within a single Table.
- Create flexible Queries to display specified records; allow for user-determined Query criteria; and add, update, and delete Data with queries.
- Enhance the appearance, Data entry, and Data access capabilities of your Forms.
- Customize Reports to better organize the displayed information and produce specific Print layouts such as Mailing labels.
- Use Access data in other applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Upcoming Classes
Chicago |
Aug, 2008 | Sep, 2008 | Oct, 2008 | Nov, 2008 |
| Access 2003 - Level 2 | Sep 25 | Oct 28 |
Course Outline
Planning a Database
- Design a Relational Database
- Identify Database Purpose
- Review Existing Data
- Determine Fields
- Group Fields into Tables
- Normalize the Data
- Designate Primary and Foreign Keys
Building the Structure of a Database
- Create a New Database
- Create a Table Using a Wizard
- Create Tables in Design View
- Create Relationships between Tables
Controlling Data Entry
- Restrict Data Entry with Field Properties
- Create an Input Mask
- Create a Lookup Field
Finding and Joining Data
- Find Data with Filters
- Create Query Joins
- Join Unrelated Tables
- Relate Data Within a Table
Creating Flexible Queries
- Set Select Query Properties
- Create Parameter Queries
- Create Action Queries
Improving Your Forms
- Enhance the Appearance of a Form
- Restrict Data Entry in Forms
- Add Command Buttons
- Create a Subform
Customizing Your Reports
- Organize Report Information
- Set Report Control Properties
- Control Report Pagination
- Summarize Information
- Add a Subreport to an Existing Report
- Create Mailing Labels
Expanding the Reach of Your Data
- Publish Access Data as a Word Document
- Analyze Access Data in Excel
- Export Data to a Text File
- Merge Access Data with a Word Document
Meet the Instructors

Rich
Rich has been creating custom software programs, and delivering tailored training classes for the past 13 years. His passion for instruction and his pursuit of all things technical, combine with his outgoing personality to provide an engaging and enthusiastic exchange of knowledge and ideas with his trainees. Software training for Rich is a labor of love. As he puts it, "When you love what you do, it's really not work after all!"


















