Microsoft Access 2003: Intermediate (1 day)

Course Overview

Elements of this syllabus may be subject to change.

In this course, student will extend their knowledge into some of the more specialized and advanced abilities.

On completion of this Microsoft training course, delegates will be more proficient in Access skills

Related Courses

• Microsoft Access 2003: Introduction for Beginners (1 day)
• Microsoft Access 2003: Advanced (1 day)
• Microsoft Access 2003: Intermediate (2 day)
• Microsoft Access 2003: Introduction for Beginners (2 day)
• Microsoft Access 2003: Advanced (2 day)
• Microsoft Access 2003: Visual Basic Applications (VBA)
• Microsoft Access 2003: Visual Basic Applications (VBA)
• Microsoft Access 2002 2003: Advanced Development in Microsoft Access
• Microsoft Access 2003: Programming with VBA

Audience

Access 2003: Level 2 is designed for the student who wishes to learn intermediate and advanced operations of the Microsoft Access Database program.

The Level 3 course is for the individual whose job responsibilities include working with heavily related tables; creating advanced queries, forms, and reports; writing macros to automate common tasks; and performing general database maintenance.

It is also designed as one in a series of courses for students pursuing the Microsoft MOS Certification for Access 2003, and it is a prerequisite to taking more advanced courses in Access 2003.

Prerequisites

Prerequisite(s) or equivalent knowledge:

• Access 2003 - Level 1

Course Outline

Structuring Existing Data

• Import Data
• Analyze Tables
• Create a Junction Table
• Improve Table Structure

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

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

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
• Analyze the Performance of a Database