Access 2007 - Level 1

You Will Learn To

Use relational database concepts, and design and build an Access database.

Who Should Attend

This course will benefit those who use, build, or maintain Microsoft Access databases.  Basic Windows skills are required.

Course Content

Exploring the Microsoft Office Access 2007 Environment

• Examine Database Concepts

• Explore the User Interface

• Explore the Ribbon

• Customize the Access Environment

• Obtain Help

• Use an Existing Access Database

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

• 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 to a Report

• Prepare a Report for Print

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

• Merge Access Data with a Word Documen