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Microsoft Access - Essentials

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Why study this course

Learn the basics of Microsoft Access for effective database management in this 2-day, hands-on training course.

Microsoft Access is a versatile database management system, designed for both individual and small business use. It allows users to store, manage, and retrieve data efficiently, making it ideal for creating custom databases tailored to specific needs. With the ability to design queries, forms, and reports, Access provides a user-friendly environment for data management without requiring extensive programming knowledge.

In this course, you'll be introduced to core Access features, helping you build, manage, and optimise relational databases with confidence. You'll learn practical skills to create tables, manage data, design queries, and generate professional reports, enabling you to organise and analyse information effectively. Ideal for beginners, this Access course provides a solid foundation for managing databases in any business or organisation.

Note: Access 2016, Access 2019, Access 2021, and Access 365 are all desktop application versions of Microsoft Access. Access 2016, Access 2019, and Access 2021 are the perpetual, bought-outright, stand-alone versions of the software; Access 365 is the subscription-based version. Anyone working with any of these versions will be able to successfully complete this course. Throughout this course you will be using the desktop app; the course does not cover use of the web/online app.

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What you’ll learn

After completing this training course, you should be able to:

  • Create tables with appropriate fields, data types, and properties

  • Establish relationships between tables for efficient data management

  • Design user-friendly forms for streamlined data entry

  • Generate and print professional reports to present key insights


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Who is the course for?

This Microsoft Access training course is designed for users who are new to Access and its features. You may already be familiar with other Microsoft applications.


Course subjects

Introduction to Microsoft Access

  • Understanding the Microsoft Access Interface

  • Starting and Exiting Microsoft Access

  • Overview of Database Fundamentals

Table Design and Data Entry

  • Designing Tables with appropriate fields and properties

  • Understanding field properties and data types

  • Entering and modifying table data

Working with Lookup Lists

  • Creating Tables for Lookup Lists

  • Setting up and managing Lookup Lists

Sorting, Finding, and Filtering Data

  • Sorting data within tables

  • Finding and filtering records

  • Using the Replace function for data management

Creating Simple Queries

  • Introduction to Query Design

  • Creating basic queries to extract specific data

  • Applying criteria to queries for focused results

Normalisation Techniques

  • Understanding 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Normal Forms

  • Normalising data to ensure database efficiency

  • Structuring tables to eliminate redundancy

Managing Table Relationships

  • Defining relationships between tables

  • Understanding primary and foreign keys

  • Implementing relationship types (One-to-Many, Many-to-Many)

Importing and Linking Data

  • Importing data from other applications

  • Linking Access Tables from other Access files

  • Using the Database Splitter for data management

Applied Queries and Calculations

  • Creating Multi-Table Queries

  • Working with Parameter Queries

  • Performing calculations within queries

Creating Forms

  • Introduction to Form Design

  • Customising forms for data entry and navigation

Report Design and Printing

  • Designing reports to present data effectively

  • Setting default margins for reports

  • Generating and printing reports from your database


Prerequisites

This course assumes little or no knowledge of Microsoft Access.

It is recommended that you have a basic understanding of Windows and experience with a Microsoft application, such as Word or Excel.


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