Access 2007

MS Access 2007 Level One

Lesson 1 - Exploring the Access Environment
Exploring the Access Environment
Database
Database Terminology
Relational Databases
Getting Started With Microsoft Office Access Window
The Microsoft Office Button
The Ribbon
ScreenTips
The Quick Access Toolbar
The Navigation Pane
The Tabbed Document Window Viewing Feature
The Microsoft Office Window Frame
The Home Tab
The Create Tab
The External Data Tab
The Database Tools Tab
Contextual Tabs
Dialog Box Launchers
Galleries
The Access Options Dialog Box
Customize Options
Access Help 2007
Access Help Toolbar Options
Table
Query
Recordset
Form
Report
Demo - Navigation
Demo - Customize Access
Demo - Help
Lesson 1 Review

Lesson 2 - Designing a Database
Designing a Database
The Relational Database Design Process
Statement of Purpose-Example
Statement of Purpose-Non-Example
Existing Data-Paper Format
Existing Data-Electronic Format
How to determine Additional Fields
Field and Table Names
How to Group Fields into Tables
Normalization
Denormalization
Primary Keys-Example
Primary Keys-Non-Example
Composite Keys
Foreign Keys
Table Relationships
One-to-One Relationship
One-to-Many Relationship
Lesson 2 Review

Lesson 3 - Building a Database
Building a Database
Access Database Templates
Table Views
The Field Insertion Feature
Field Templates Task Pane
Data Types
Rich Text Memo Field
Auto Calendar
Multi-valued Fields
File Types
Table Properties
Table Design Options
Referential Integrity
The Relationships Window
The Edit Relationships Dialog Box
Relationship Report
Demo - Create Database
Demo - Create Table
Demo - Manage Table and Relationship
Lesson 3 Review

Lesson 4 - Managing Data in a Table
Managing Data in a Table
The Search and Replace Commands
The Totals Feature
Records Sorting
Subdatasheet
Subdatasheets
Demo - Managing Data
Demo - Sorting
Lesson 4 Review

Lesson 5 - Querying a Database
Querying a Database
Filter Data
Simple Queries - The Query Wizard
The Query Wizard
The Query Design Feature
Query Criteria
Comparison Operators
Conditional Operators
Arithmetic Operators
Expressions
The Expression Builder
The Zoom Dialog Box
The Property Sheet Pane
Demo -filter
Demo - Create Query
Demo - Calculations
Lesson 5 Review

Lesson 6 - Designing Forms
Designing Forms
Form Sections
The Record Navigation Bar
The Form Wizard
Controls
Demo - Use Form
Demo - Create a Form
Demo - Modify Forms
Lesson 6 Review

Lesson 7 - Generating Reports
Generating Reports
Report Sections
The Report Wizard
Summary Options
Control Properties
AutoFormat
Page Setup Options
Print Preview
Proofing Options
Demo - Create Reports
Demo - Modify Reports and Math
Lesson 7 Review
Course Closure

MS Access Level Two

Lesson 1 - Controlling Data Entry
Controlling Data Entry
Field Properties
Input Masks
Input Mask Wizard
Lookup List Fields
Lookup Wizard
Demo - Field Properties
Demo - Input Mask
Demo - Lookup Fields
Lesson 1 Review

Lesson 2 - Joining Tables
Joining Tables
Query Joins
Inner Join
Left Outer Join
Right Outer Join
The Join Properties Dialog Box
Self Joins
The Alias Property
Demo - Inner and Outer join
Demo - Join
Lesson 2 Review

Lesson 3 - Creating Flexible Queries
Creating Flexible Queries
Select Query Properties
Parameter Queries
The Like Operator and Wildcards
Common Wildcards
Other wildcards
Append Query
Action Queries
Update Query
Delete Query
Make Table Query
Demo - Query Properties
Demo - Parameter Queries
Demo - Action Query
Lesson 3 Review

Lesson 4 - Improving Forms
Improving Forms
Design Tools
Layouts
Types of Layouts
Control Padding - Narrow, Medium or Wide
Sort Data Within Forms
Anchor & Form Controls
Control Grouping and Ungrouping
Conditional Formatting
Control Wizards
Combo Box Control
List Box Control
Option Group Control
Command Buttons
Subforms
Demo - Modify Form
Demo - Sorting and Filtering
Demo - Format Form
Demo - Option Buttons
Demo - Subforms
Lesson 4 Review

Lesson 5 - Customizing Reports
Customizing Reports
Report Design
The Group, Sort and Total Pane
The Totals Feature
The Field List Pane
The Rich Text Support Feature
Report Pagination
Summarize Report Information
Subreports
Demo - Create a Report
Demo - Group Sort
Demo - Format Report
Demo - Pagination
Demo - Subreports
Lesson 5 Review

Lesson 6 - Sharing Data Across Applications
Sharing Data Across Applications
Options for Importing Data
Delimiters
Exporting Data
Mail Merge Task Pane
Demo - Import Excel
Demo - Import Export CSV File
Lesson 6 Review
Course Closure

MS Access Level Three

Lesson 1 - Structure Existing Data
Structure Existing Data
First Normal Form
Demo - Table Analyzer
Second Normal Form
Functional Dependency
Third Normal Form
Transitive Dependency
Many-to-Many Relationships
Junction Tables
Demo - Junction Table
Demo - Modify Tables
Lesson 1 Review

Lesson 2 - Writing Advanced Queries
Writing Advanced Queries
Subqueries
Subqueries: Process
Demo - Subquery
SQL
Steps: Create a Subquery in SQL view
Unmatched Queries
Steps: Unmatched Queries
Find Duplicates Queries
Steps: Duplicate Query
Demo - Unmatched and Find Duplicates
Summarize Records using Criteria
Demo - Summarizing Records
Crosstab Query
Demo - Crosstab
PivotTable and PivotChart
PivotChart
Demo - PivotChart
Lesson 2 Review

Lesson 3 - Simplifying Tasks with Macros
Simplifying Tasks with Macros
Macro
Macros
Demo - Macro Form
The Macro Builder Window
Macro Actions
Action Arguments
Demo - Command Buttons and Expressions
Object Events
Macro Conditions
Steps: Restrict Records Using a Condition
Plan a Macro
Embedded Macros
Demo - Mandatory Data Entry and Message Box
Demo - Automate Data Entry
Lesson 3 Review

Lesson 4 - Making Effective Use of Forms
Making Effective Use of Forms
Active X Controls
Form Format Properties
Demo - Calendar Form
Tab Control
Demo - Tab Control
Demo - Pivot
Lesson 4 Review

Lesson 5 - Making Reports More Effective
Making Reports More Effective
Chart
Chart Types
Demo - Chart in Report
Demo - Column Report
Demo - Cancel Printing
Report Snapshot
Demo - Snapshot
Lesson 5 Review

Lesson 6 - Maintaining an Access Database
Maintaining an Access Database
Links to External Data Sources
Linked Table Manager
Demo - Link Tables
Managing a Database
Object Dependencies Task Pane
Demo - Compact and Repair Object Dependencies
Database Documenter
Performance Analyzer
Demo - Performance
Lesson 6 Review
Course Closure