Master the fundamentals of Microsoft Access the quick way on this 2-day introductory Access training course.
Microsoft Access is a very popular database programme. It allows data to be analysed and sorted, specific information to be searched for, and the results to be used to produce reports, lists and more very easily.
Led by a certified Access trainer, this course involves a number of hands-on exercises so that you can experiment with what you are being taught and there is plenty of time to ask questions.
By the end of this training course, you will be a confident, independent Access user.
You will be able to describe and create databases, access, view and process data using queries, produce forms for data entry and view data in report format.
You will learn how to:
This course does not assume any prior knowledge of Microsoft Access so don’t worry if you haven’t used it before.
It only assumes that you have experience of working with Windows and the Microsoft Office.
Our courses run from 9.30am to roughly 4.15pm with refreshments and biscuits throughout the day and a break for lunch.
We offer a relaxed, supportive learning environment, fully air-conditioned training facilities and some of the nicest instructors on the planet.
Also, you’ll receive:
✔ A full-colour manual covering everything in the course for future reference.
✔ A USB stick so that you can take the exercises home with you and practise in your own time.
✔ A Certificate of Attendance.
This session is focused on database design. Before creating a database it is critical to design it correctly for it to function efficiently. This session explains the different datatypes that Access can store before leading delegates though the process of designing and refining a database design.
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Having designed a database the next step is to actually create it. This session leads delegates through that process, ie how to create a new file and then the table (or tables) within it. It then looks at creating and defining primary keys for the table created. The next part focuses on working with a multiple table database. It explains how relationships are defined, managed and created. Finally it shows you how to review the relationships within a database.
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Once you have created your database the next step is to define the data fields that are held within each of your tables. This session gives delegates a thorough overview of defining and working with table field properties.
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The relationships between tables are critical in an Access database. This session focuses on all aspects of those relationships. It explains how they work, how to view them and then how to create and edit table joins which are defined by table relationships. It finishes by teaching you how to create a report that shows the relationships within a database.
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Having established a database which contains a number of linked tables and in which the fields have been established it is time to start using your database to store data. This session focuses on entering data into a database. It shows you how to manually enter records, how to create and use a form to make data entry and how to save that form for future use. It finishes by showing you how to import data into Microsoft Access from Excel.
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The next step in creating a database is to ensure that only the correct types of data are entered into the various tables. In addition to helping to ensure that the correct data is entered into the right fields, it also avoids a large number of potential problems later when incorrect data could cause problems with queries and other database functions. Luckily, Access makes data validation straightforward.
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Once you have a populated database the next skill to master is how you work with and manipulate those records. This session shows you all of the basic skills. It shows you how to navigate around your table and how to edit the records that are held in your tables. It then moves on to show you how to delete the records held in your table.
The next part of the session shows you how to search through the records held in your database, either the whole table or an individual field, and how to use find and replace. Finally it shows you how to print from your database.
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Formatting your tables will make working with your Access database far simpler and easier. This session covers the basics. It shows you how to change column widths, change fonts and formats within a cell. It also covers moving, hiding and freezing columns. All of this makes navigating a database far simpler.
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Another very useful skill when working with a populated database is sorting and filtering the data in the database so that you can see only the records that you are interested in.
This session shows you the various ways that you can filter databases to isolate just the data that you want to seek. The key topics trained are:
Often a simple filter will not allow you to isolate the data that you require. This session introduces the query functions in MS Access. It beings by explaining how they work before leading you though using the query designer. It shows you how to create a query, set up the various criteria to be applied to the data and how to run a query. It then covers saving a query so that it can be used again in future.
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Having introduced queries in the previous session, this session builds on that to explain the more advanced functionality that Access offers.
It begins by showing delegates how to modify the query they saved at the end of the previous session. It then moves to looking at compound queries involving AND or OR logic before looking at querying for ranges and then sorting data in a query as well. It then moves to cover using wildcard characters in queries and looking at the characters that can cause problems in queries.
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The final session of the introduction to MS Access course covers reporting. Having shown delegates how to create, populate and query their database, the final topic is reporting.
Access contains some very powerful reporting tools. These allow reports on data to be created very quickly and simply. We cover creating, saving, editing, printing and deleting reports. After that we look at more advanced topics like creating statistical and grouped reports.
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Forms are a very useful way to interact with your data in Access. This session covers forms and the actions that forms can be used for in detail. It covers creating forms, using forms with queries, editing data using forms and finally saving and deleting forms themselves.
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To attend this Access course online, you will need:
✔ MS Access on your Windows PC/laptop with a camera, speakers & microphone
✔ A stable internet connection capable of running Zoom
✔ To be a confident computer user and able to use Zoom to attend the course
If you have access to a second screen, we would encourage you to use it as it improves the experience.