Access 2007: New Features

Course Specifications:

Courseware: Microsoft Office Access 2007: New Features

Software: Access 2007

Course length: 0.5 days

Course times: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Course Description:

You have worked with Microsoft Access and you now need to be aware of the additional features in the latest release of the software for improving the management, presentation, and distribution of your databases. In this course, you will be introduced to the new features available in Access 2007.

Course Objective:

You will explore and use the new and enhanced features of Microsoft Access 2007.

Target Student:

This course is designed for Access users who have worked with earlier versions of Microsoft Access and who have upgraded to Microsoft Access 2007.

Prerequisites:

Students enrolling in this course should understand how to use a previous version of Access and have some familiarity with the Internet. This course covers the commonly used new features for a typical user.

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: Exploring the Access Environment

  1. Topic 1A: Explore the User Interface
  2. Topic 1B: Work with the Ribbon
  3. Topic 1C: Work with Contextual Tabs
  4. Topic 1D: Customize the Access Environment

Lesson 2: Creating Tables and Forms

  1. Topic 2A: Create a Table
  2. Topic 2B: Create a Form
  3. Topic 2C: Design a Form Layout

Lesson 3: Creating Queries and Reports

  1. Topic 3A: Query a Database
  2. Topic 3B: Generate Reports
  3. Topic 3C: Format a Report

Lesson 4: Working with External Data

  1. Topic 4A: Import Data
  2. Topic 4B: Export Data