Access Advanced Course Outline
Overview
Your training and experience using Microsoft® Access® has given you basic database management skills such as creating tables, designing forms and reports, and building queries. In this course, you will expand your knowledge of relational database design, write advanced queries, structure existing data, share data across applications, and customize reports. Extending your knowledge of Microsoft Access will result in a robust, functional database for your users.
You can also use this course to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist MOS) Certification exams for Microsoft Access.
*** Version Note ***
This course is for those using Access 365, 2019 or 2016 because there are very few differences between the versions from the end-user's perspective. The class is taught using Access 2019 software. Our instructors have used all versions and will be able to quickly highlight small changes in the user interface. Users of any of the versions of Access will have no problem learning in the 2019 software environment.
Target Student
This course is designed for students wishing to gain intermediate-level skills or individuals whose job responsibilities include constructing relational databases, performing database maintenance, creating advanced queries and reports, or integrating Access with other programs.
Prerequisites
To ensure your success, it is recommended you have completed the
Access Introduction Course or posses equivalent knowledge.
Course Content
Lesson 1: Organizing a Database for Efficiency
Topic A: Data Normalization
Topic B: Create a Junction Table
Topic C: Improve Table Structure
Lesson 2: Joining Tables
Topic A: Create Query Joins
Topic B: Relate Data Within a Table
Topic C: Work with Subdatasheets
Lesson 3: Creating Advanced Queries
Topic A: Create Parameter Queries
Topic B: Summarize Data
Topic C: Create Subqueries
Topic D: Create Action Queries
Topic E: Create Unmatched and Duplicate Queries
Lesson 4: Using Advanced Reporting Techniques
Topic A: Include Control Formatting in a Report
Topic B: Add a Calculated Field to a Report
Topic C: Add a Subreport to an Existing Report
Lesson 5: Implementing Advanced Form Design
Topic A: Add Controls to Forms
Topic B: Enhance Navigation and Organization of Forms
Topic C: Apply Conditional Formatting
Lesson 6: Using Data Validation
Topic A: Use Field Validation
Topic B: Use Form and Record Validation
Lesson 7: Using Macros to Improve User Interface Design
Topic A: Create a Macro
Topic B: Restrict Records Using a Condition
Topic C: Validate Data Using a Macro
Topic D: Automate Data Entry Using a Macro
Lesson 8: Using Advanced Database Management
Topic A: Manage a Database
Topic B: Determine Object Dependency
Topic C: Document a Database
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