Access 2003 - Level 3 Advanced

Course Code: AC03L3
Duration: 1 Day

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Overview

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

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

Prerequisites

  • Understand the steps required to properly design a database
  • Create a database
  • Create tables and table relationships
  • Control data entry with field properties
  • Create queries and understand query joins
  • Create forms and subforms
  • Create reports and subreports
  • Add and format controls on forms and reports
  • Export data

Delegates will learn how to

  • Restructure an existing set of data to improve the design of a database.
  • Use a variety of techniques to summarize and present data with queries.
  • Create and revise basic Access macros.
  • Create macros that improve data entry efficiency and integrity.
  • Improve the effectiveness of data entry in forms.
  • Improve the effectiveness of data displayed in reports.
  • Maintain an Access database by using various utility tools.

Outline

Structuring Existing Data

  • Import Data
  • Analyse Tables
  • Create a Junction Table

Improve Table Structure

  • Simplifying Tasks with Macros
  • Create a Macro
  • Attach a Macro to a Command Button
  • Restrict Records Using a Where Condition

Adding Interaction and Automation with Macros

  • Require Data Entry with a Macro
  • Display a Message Box with a Macro
  • Automate Data Entry

Making Forms More Effective

  • Change the Display of Data Conditionally
  • Display a Calendar on a Form
  • Organize Information with Tab Pages

Writing Advanced Queries

  • Create Unmatched and Duplicates Queries
  • Group and Summarize Records Using the Criteria Field
  • Summarize Data with a Crosstab Query
  • Create a PivotTable and a PivotChart
  • Display a Graphical Summary on a Form

Making Reports More Effective

  • Cancel Printing of a Blank Report
  • Include a Chart in a Report
  • Arrange Data in Columns
  • Create a Report Snapshot

Maintaining an Access Database

  • Link Tables to External Data Sources
  • Back Up a Database
  • Compact and Repair a Database
  • Protect a Database with a Password
  • Determine Object Dependency
  • Document a Database
  • Analyse the Performance of a Database

Leads to examination

There are no examinations associated with this course.

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