Access 2003: Advanced

Course Specifications:

Courseware: Microsoft Office Access 2003: Level 3

Software: Microsoft Office 2003 Professional

Course length: 1 day

Course times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Course Description:

Your training in and use of Access 2003 has provided you with a solid foundation in the basic and intermediate skills for working in Access. You're now ready to extend your knowledge into some of the more specialized and advanced capabilities.

Course Objective:

You will create complex Access databases using forms, reports, and macros.

Target Student:

This course is designed for the student who wishes to learn intermediate and advanced operations of the Microsoft Access 2003 database program. The Advanced course is for the individual whose job responsibilities include working with heavily related tables; creating advanced queries, forms, and reports; writing macros to automate common tasks; and performing general database maintenance.

Prerequisites:

To ensure the successful completion of Access 2003: Advanced, we recommend completion of the following MicroAssist courses, or equivalent knowledge from another source:

1. Access 2003: Introduction
2. Access 2003: Intermediate

Delivery Method:

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. Each student is provided with a computer and a Manual. The manual is the student's to keep and makes an excellent reference guide.

Course Content:

Lesson 1: Structuring Existing Data

1. Topic 1A: Import Data
2. Topic 1B: Analyze Tables
3. Topic 1C: Create a Junction Table
4. Topic 1D: Improve Table Structure

Lesson 2: Writing Advanced Queries

1. Topic 2A: Create Unmatched and Duplicates Queries
2. Topic 2B: Group and Summarize Records Using the Criteria Field
3. Topic 2C: Summarize Data with a Crosstab Query
4. Topic 2D: Create a PivotTable and a PivotChart
5. Topic 2E: Display a Graphical Summary on a Form

Lesson 3: Simplifying Tasks with Macros

1. Topic 3A: Create a Macro
2. Topic 3B: Attach a Macro to a Command Button
3. Topic 3C: Restrict Records Using a Where Condition

Lesson 4: Adding Interaction and Automation with Macros

1. Topic 4A: Require Data Entry with a Macro
2. Topic 4B: Display a Message Box with a Macro
3. Topic 4C: Automate Data Entry

Lesson 5: Making Forms More Effective

1. Topic 5A: Change the Display of Data Conditionally
2. Topic 5B: Display a Calendar on a Form
3. Topic 5C: Organize Information with Tab Pages

Lesson 6: Making Reports More Effective

1. Topic 6A: Cancel Printing of a Blank Report
2. Topic 6B: Include a Chart in a Report
3. Topic 6C: Arrange Data in Columns
4. Topic 6D: Create a Report Snapshot

Lesson 7: Maintaining an Access Database

1. Topic 7A: Link Tables to External Data Sources
2. Topic 7B: Back Up a Database
3. Topic 7C: Compact and Repair a Database
4. Topic 7D: Protect a Database with a Password
5. Topic 7E: Determine Object Dependency
6. Topic 7F: Document a Database
7. Topic 7G: Analyze the Performance of a Database