Course
length: 1.0 day(s)
Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of
information. One of the most efficient and powerful ways of managing data is by
using relational databases. Information can be stored, linked, and managed
using a single relational database application and its associated tools. In
this course, you will examine the basic database concepts, and create and
modify databases and their various objects using the Microsoft® Office Access™
2007 relational database application.
Course
Objective: You will
create and modify new databases and their various objects.
Prerequisites: Students should have completed the following courses or
possess equivalent knowledge before starting this course:
Lesson
1: Exploring the Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007 Environment
Examine Database Concepts
Explore the User Interface
Use an Existing Access Database
Customize the Access Environment
Obtain Help
Lesson
2: Designing a Database
Describe the Relational Database Design Process
Define Database Purpose
Review Existing Data
Determine Fields
Group Fields into Tables
Normalize Data
Designate Primary and Foreign Keys
Determine Table Relationships
Lesson
3: Building a Database
Create a New Database
Create a Table
Manage Tables
Create a Table Relationship
Save a Database as a Previous Version
Lesson
4: Managing Data in a Table
Modify Table Data
Sort Records
Work with Subdatasheets
Lesson
5: Querying a Database
Filter Records
Create a Query
Add Criteria to a Query
Add a Calculated Field to a Query
Perform Calculations on a Record Grouping
Lesson
6: Designing Forms
View Data Using an Access Form
Create a Form
Modify the Design of a Form
Lesson
7: Generating Reports
View an Access Report
Create a Report
Add a Custom Calculated Field to a Report
Format the Controls in a Report
Apply an AutoFormat Style to a Report
Prepare a Report for Print