Microsoft Access Using a Database - Course Outline
Duration
1 day Course
Course Aims
This course will provide new users with the skills to USE an existing database.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to:
• open and close Access • use shortcuts to move around a table
• identify parts of the Access screen • delete records
• identify parts of a Database • create basic queries
• analyse an existing Database • create basic reports
• add and modify records • print reports
Training Method
Training is conducted by professional trainers, using hands on exercises and user practise to consolidate concepts.
Prerequisite
Windows XP Getting Started course or equivalent. Participants must have good mouse skills.
Course Content
Getting Started
• What is a Database • What is a Relational Database
• Starting Access • Exiting Access
• Database Window • Opening a Database
• Closing a Database • Database container;
• Tables • Queries • Forms • Reports
• Macros • Modules
Analysing an Existing Database
• Discovering the structure • Relationships (an overview)
• The Relationship Window • Commonly used Database terminology
Data Entry
• Adding records • Adjusting column width
• Moving around tables • Editing records
• Delete records • Moving columns
• Showing and hiding columns • Finding records
• Filtering by selection • Automatic saving
Creating Basic Queries
• Creating Basic Reports