Microsoft Access Introduction to Designing a Database
Course Outline
Duration
2 day Course
Course Aims
This course will provide users with the skills to develop and maintain a relational database.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
• design a database • create and print reports
• design tables for use in the database • create a main menu
• enter data into the tables • create macros and attach them to buttons on forms
• use form wizards • mail merge
• create a variety of different queries
Training Method
Training is conducted by professional trainers, using hands on exercises and user practise to consolidate concepts.
Prerequisite
Access – Using a database course or equivalent experience. Windows XP Getting Started course or equivalent. Participants must have good mouse skills.
Course Content
Getting Started
• Revision of the Basics • Designing a Database
• Planning the Design • The Training Scenario
• Normalisation • Naming Conventions
Designing the Tables
• Table Design • Setting Field Properties
• Defining Field Properties • Table Relationships
• Creating the Relationships
Entering Data
• Overview of Data Entry • Importing Data
• Finding Records • Changing Field Settings
Queries
• Introduction • Query Design View
• Creating a Query and Adding Tables • Joining Tables
• Queries Using Criteria • Parameter Queries
• Calculated Fields
Forms
• Introduction to Forms • Form Wizards
• Form Design
Reports
• Introduction • Creating a Report with a Wizard
• Print Preview and Sample Preview • Print a Report
• Mailing Labels
Creating the Main Menu
• The User Interface
Macros
• Using Macros • Planning Macros
• Creating Macros • Placing Macros on forms
The Application
• Combo Boxes • Combo Boxes Powered by Queries
• Mail Merge