Upcoming Course Start Date: May 3

About this Course

Data is everywhere. Most job roles today involve some form of data management. Virtually everyone is affected in some way by the need to manage data. A relational database application such as Microsoft® Office Access® can help you and your organization with this task. This level 1 course is the first part of a three-course series that covers the skills needed to perform database design and development in Access. Microsoft® Office Access® Part 1 focuses on the design and construction of an Access database —viewing, navigating, searching, and entering data in a database, as well as basic relational database design and creating simple tables, queries, forms, and reports.

Audience Profile

This course is designed for students looking to establish a foundational understanding of Microsoft Office Access 2019, including the skills necessary to create a new database, construct data tables, design forms and reports, and create queries.

At Course Completion

Through the completion of this course, you will:

• Navigate within the Access application environment, create a simple database, and customize Access configuration options.
• Organize and manage data stored within Access tables.
• Use queries to join, sort, and filter data from different tables.
• Use forms to make it easier to view, access, and input data.
• Create and format custom reports.

Outline

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Access

• Topic A: Launch Access and Open a Database
• Topic B: Use Tables to Store Data
• Topic C: Use Queries to Combine, Find, Filter, and Sort Data
• Topic D: Use Forms to View, Add, and Update Data
• Topic E: Use Reports to Present Data
• Topic F: Get Help and Configure Options in Microsoft Access

Lesson 2: Creating Tables

• Topic A: Plan an Access Database
• Topic B: Start a New Access Database
• Topic C: Create a New Table
• Topic D: Establish Table Relationships

Lesson 3: Creating Queries

• Topic A: Create Basic Queries
• Topic B: Perform Calculations in a Query
• Topic C: Sort and Filter Data in a Query

Lesson 4: Creating Forms

• Topic A: Start a New Form
• Topic B: Enhance a Form

Lesson 5: Creating Reports

• Topic A: Start a New Report
• Topic B: Enhance Report Layout

Prerequisites

To ensure your success in this course, you should have end-user skills with any current version of Windows, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, close programs, and use a browser to access websites.