Access 2007
Access 2007 Beginning Level

Full Day
In this course you will learn the basic operations of the Microsoft Access database application to perform your day-to-day responsibilities, and to understand the advantages that using a relational database application can bring to your business processes.

Exploring the Access 2007 Environment

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

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

Building a Database

• Create a New Database
• Create a Table
• Manage Tables
• Create a Table Relationship
• Watch and Evaluate Formulas
• Save a Database as a Previous Version

Managing Data in a Table

• Modify Table Data
• Sort Records
• Work with Subdatasheets

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

Designing Forms

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

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

Access 2007 Intermediate Level

Full Day
In this course you will learn how to maintain data consistency and integrity; improve queries, forms and reports; and also how to share Access with other applications.

Controlling Data Entry

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

Joining Tables

• 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 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

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

Sharing Data Across Applications

• Import Data into Access
• Export Data
• Analyze Access Data in Excel
• Export Data to a Text File

Access 2007 Advanced Level

Full Day
In this course you will extend your knowledge into some of the more specialized and advanced capabilities of Access by structuring existing data, writing advanced queries, working with macros, enhancing forms and reports, and maintaining a database.

Structuring Existing Data

• Analyze Tables
• Create a Junction Table
• Improve the Table Structure

Writing Advanced Queries

• Create Subqueries
• Create Unmatched and Duplicate Queries
• Group and Summarize Records Using Criteria
• Summarize Data Using a Crosstab Query
• Create a PivotTable and a Pivot Chart

Simplifying Tasks with Macros

• Create a Macro
• Attach a Macro
• Restrict Records Using a Condition
• Validate Data Using a Macro
• Automate Data Entry Using a Macro

Making Effective Use of Forms

• Display a Calendar on a Form
• Organize Information with Tab Pages
• Display a Summary of Data in a Form

Making Reports More Effective

• Include a Chart in a Report
• Print Data in Columns
• Cancel Printing of a Blank Report
• Create a Report Snapshot

Maintaining an Access Database

• Link Tables to External Data Sources
• Manage a Database
• Determine Object Dependency
• Document a Database
• Analyze the Performance of a Database