Database Concepts
- Provide a description of a database
- Describe the differences between a flat file and a relational database
Introduction to Access
- Start Access
- Open and navigate through an Access database
Planning and Designing a Database
- Create a new blank database
Creating Tables to Store Data
- Create a table using a variety of methods
- Primary Keys
- Field Properties
Importing Data
- Import tables from another Access Database
- Import Data from one table to another Creating Table Relationships
- Define a relationship between two tables
- Print the relationships within the database
Entering and Viewing Data in Tables
- Enter, edit and delete data within a table in datasheet view
- Use timesaving tools to assist with data entry
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Analysing Data Using Queries
- Sorting data in a query
- Using different criteria to find records e.g. all employees in Guildford
- View and extract selected data using single and multiple table queries
Creating Calculated Fields in Queries
- Perform simple calculations
- Join text fields using queries
- Use the Top Values feature
Creating Forms to View and Edit Data
- Create a form for data input
- Sort, find and filter data in a form
Editing Data Using Forms
- Input and edit data using a form
- Sort, find and replace data in a form
Customising Forms
- Modify the layout and content of your form
Working With Reports
- Create a report to print data
- Preview and print data in a report
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