Microsoft Access Tutorial Course
Course Description
Learn Microsoft Access with this comprehensive course from TeachUcomp, Inc. Mastering Access Made Easy features 108 video lessons of introductory through advanced instruction. Watch, listen and learn as your expert instructor guides you through each lesson step-by-step. During this media-rich learning experience, you will see each function performed just as if your instructor were there with you. Reinforce your learning with the text of our printable classroom instruction manual (189 pages), additional images and practice exercises. You will learn all about relational databases, advanced queries, creating forms, reporting, macros and much more.
Whether you are completely new to Access or upgrading from an older version, this course will empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a proficient user. We have incorporated years of classroom training experience and teaching techniques to develop an easy-to-use course that you can customize to meet your personal learning needs. Simply launch the easy-to-use interface, click to start a video lesson or open the manual and you’re on your way to mastering Access.
Course Syllabus & Sample Lessons
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To view a sample of the instruction manual in PDF, click here: Sample Access Manual
CHAPTER 1- | Getting Acquainted with Access | |
Lesson 1.1- | Creating a New Database | |
Lesson 1.2- | Overview of a Database | |
Lesson 1.3- | The Access Interface | |
Lesson 1.4- | Touch Mode | |
Lesson 1.5- | Viewing Database Objects in the Navigation Bar | |
Lesson 1.6- | Opening and Closing Databases | |
CHAPTER 2- | Creating Relational Database Tables | |
Lesson 2.1- | The “Flat File” Method of Data Storage | |
Lesson 2.2- | The Relational Model of Data Storage | |
Lesson 2.3- | Tips for Creating a Relational Database | |
Lesson 2.4- | Creating Relational Database Tables | |
Lesson 2.5- | Assigning a Primary Key to a Table | |
CHAPTER 3- | Using Tables | |
Lesson 3.1- | Using Datasheet View | |
Lesson 3.2- | Navigating in Datasheet View | |
Lesson 3.3- | Adding Records in Datasheet View | |
Lesson 3.4- | Editing and Deleting Records in Datasheet View | |
Lesson 3.5- | Inserting New Fields | |
Lesson 3.6- | Renaming Fields | |
Lesson 3.7- | Deleting Fields | |
CHAPTER 4- | Field Properties | |
Lesson 4.1- | Setting Field Properties | |
Lesson 4.2- | The ‘Field Size’ Property | |
Lesson 4.3- | The ‘Format’ Property for Date/Time Fields | |
Lesson 4.4- | The ‘Format’ Property for Logical Fields | |
Lesson 4.5- | Setting Default Values for Fields | |
Lesson 4.6- | Setting Input Masks | |
Lesson 4.7- | Setting Up Validation Rules and Responses | |
Lesson 4.8- | Requiring Field Input | |
Lesson 4.9- | Allowing Zero Length Entries | |
CHAPTER 5- | Joining Tables in a Database | |
Lesson 5.1- | The Relationships Window | |
Lesson 5.2- | Enforcing Referential Integrity | |
Lesson 5.3- | Creating Lookup Fields | |
CHAPTER 6- | Indexing Tables | |
Lesson 6.1- | Indexes | |
Lesson 6.2- | Creating Indexes | |
Lesson 6.3- | Deleting Indexes | |
CHAPTER 7- | Queries | |
Lesson 7.1- | Using the Simple Query Wizard | |
Lesson 7.2- | Designing Queries | |
Lesson 7.3- | Joining Tables in a Query | |
Lesson 7.4- | Adding Criteria to the QBE Grid | |
Lesson 7.5- | Running A Query | |
Lesson 7.6- | SQL View | |
Lesson 7.7- | Sorting Query Results | |
Lesson 7.8- | Hiding Fields in a Query | |
Lesson 7.9- | Using Comparison Operators | |
Lesson 7.10- | Using ‘AND’ and ‘OR’ Conditions | |
CHAPTER 8- | Advanced Queries | |
Lesson 8.1- | Using the ‘BETWEEN…AND’ Condition | |
Lesson 8.2- | Using Wildcard Characters in Criteria | |
Lesson 8.3- | Creating a Calculated Field | |
Lesson 8.4- | Creating ‘Top Value’ Queries | |
Lesson 8.5- | Function Queries | |
Lesson 8.6- | Parameter Queries | |
CHAPTER 9- | Advanced Query Types | |
Lesson 9.1- | Make-Table Queries | |
Lesson 9.2- | Update Queries | |
Lesson 9.3- | Append Queries | |
Lesson 9.4- | Delete Queries | |
Lesson 9.5- | Crosstab Queries | |
Lesson 9.6- | The ‘Find Duplicates’ Query | |
Lesson 9.7- | Removing Duplicate Records from a Table | |
Lesson 9.8- | The ‘Find Unmatched’ Query | |
CHAPTER 10- | Creating Forms | |
Lesson 10.1- | Forms Overview | |
Lesson 10.2- | The Form Wizard | |
Lesson 10.3- | Creating Forms | |
Lesson 10.4- | Using Forms | |
Lesson 10.5- | Form and Report Layout View | |
Lesson 10.6- | Form and Report Design View | |
Lesson 10.7- | Viewing the Ruler and Grid | |
Lesson 10.8- | The ‘Snap to Grid’ Feature | |
Lesson 10.9- | Creating a Form in Design View | |
Lesson 10.10- | Modifying Form Sections in Design View | |
CHAPTER 11- | Form & Report Controls | |
Lesson 11.1- | Selecting Controls | |
Lesson 11.2- | Deleting Controls | |
Lesson 11.3- | Moving and Resizing Controls | |
Lesson 11.4- | Sizing Controls ‘To Fit’ | |
Lesson 11.5- | ‘Nudging’ Controls | |
Lesson 11.6- | Aligning, Spacing and Sizing Controls | |
Lesson 11.7- | Formatting Controls | |
Lesson 11.8- | Viewing Control Properties | |
CHAPTER 12- | Using Controls | |
Lesson 12.1- | The Controls Group | |
Lesson 12.2- | Adding Label Controls | |
Lesson 12.3- | Adding Logos and Image Controls | |
Lesson 12.4- | Adding Line and Rectangle Controls | |
Lesson 12.5- | Adding Combo Box Controls | |
Lesson 12.6- | Adding List Box Controls | |
Lesson 12.7- | Setting Tab Order | |
CHAPTER 13- | Subforms | |
Lesson 13.1- | Creating Subforms | |
Lesson 13.2- | Using the Subform or Subreport Control | |
CHAPTER 14- | Reports | |
Lesson 14.1- | Using the Report Wizard | |
Lesson 14.2- | Using Basic Reports | |
Lesson 14.3- | Creating a Report in Design View | |
Lesson 14.4- | Sorting and Grouping Data in Reports | |
Lesson 14.5- | Creating Calculated Fields | |
CHAPTER 15- | Subreports | |
Lesson 15.1- | Creating Subreports | |
CHAPTER 16- | Charting Data | |
Lesson 16.1- | Using Charts | |
Lesson 16.2- | Insert a Modern Chart | |
CHAPTER 17- | Macros | |
Lesson 17.1- | Creating a Standalone Macro | |
Lesson 17.2- | Assigning Macros to a Command Button | |
Lesson 17.3- | Assigning Macros to Events | |
Lesson 17.4- | Using Program Flow with Macros | |
Lesson 17.5- | Creating Autoexec Macros | |
Lesson 17.6- | Creating Data Macros | |
Lesson 17.7- | Editing Named Data Macros | |
Lesson 17.8- | Renaming and Deleting Named Data Macros | |
CHAPTER 18- | Switchboard and Navigation Forms | |
Lesson 18.1- | Creating a Switchboard Form | |
Lesson 18.2- | Creating a Navigation Form | |
Lesson 18.3- | Controlling Startup Behavior | |
CHAPTER 19- | Advanced Features | |
Lesson 19.1- | Getting External Data | |
Lesson 19.2- | Exporting Data | |
Lesson 19.3- | Setting a Database Password | |
CHAPTER 20- | Advanced Features | |
Lesson 20.1- | Using Access Help | |
Lesson 20.2- | The Tell Me Bar |
Microsoft Access Training Course Overview
Microsoft Access is the most popular commercial relational database program on the market today. During this Access video training course, our expert instructor will show you all about relational databases, forms, reporting, macros and much more. This Access tutorial covers the same material as our three-day classroom training and was designed to provide a solid foundation in Access.
Course includes video lessons, printable instruction manuals, a practice exam with evaluative feedback (find out why your answers are right or wrong), your final exam submission, and a course certificate of completion.
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