- course id
- M-ACCESS03L3
- duration
- 1 day(s)
- Aimed At
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Those with a good knowledge of Access who wish to learn its more advanced functionality or prepare for the Microsoft® Office Specialist Certification for Microsoft® Office Access 2003.
- Prerequisites
- Course in a Nutshell
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If you have taken the first two of our four courses on Access and are ready for the more specialized and advanced capabilities, this course is for you. In this course, we will show you how to work with heavily related tables, create advanced queries, forms, and reports, write macros to automate common tasks, and perform general database maintenance. This will help you tackle the more complex databases with confidence.
This course is part of a set of courses aimed at helping you master the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) skill sets. MOS certification is a globally recognized standard for demonstrating expertise in specific Microsoft products. Certification candidates must pass one or more product proficiency examinations to earn Office Specialist certification.
- Customize It!
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Customize this course to your specific background and job requirements at little-to-no additional cost. We’ll tailor the topics included in the course, the emphasis each topic receives, the pace of coverage, and the choice of hands-on exercises to suit your particular needs. If you have an interest in a particular area, let us know, so we can be sure to address it.
- Learn How To
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Restructure an existing set of data to improve the design of a database.
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Use a variety of techniques to summarize and present data with queries.
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Create and revise basic Access macros.
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Create macros that improve data entry efficiency and integrity.
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Improve the effectiveness of data entry in forms.
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Improve the effectiveness of data displayed in reports.
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Maintain an Access database by using the various utility tools.
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- Course Outline
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- Lesson 1: Structuring Existing Data
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Topic 1A: Import Data
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Topic 1B: Analyze Tables
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Topic 1C: Create a Junction Table
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Topic 1D: Improve Table Structure
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Lesson 2: Writing Advanced Queries
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Topic 2A: Create Unmatched and Duplicates Queries
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Topic 2B: Group and Summarize Records Using the Criteria Field
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Topic 2C: Summarize Data with a Crosstab Query
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Topic 2D: Create a PivotTable and a PivotChart
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Topic 2E: Display a Graphical Summary on a Form
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Lesson 3: Simplifying Tasks with Macros
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Topic 3A: Create a Macro
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Topic 3B: Attach a Macro to a Command Button
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Topic 3C: Restrict Records Using a Where Condition
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Lesson 4: Adding Interaction and Automation with Macros
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Topic 4A: Require Data Entry with a Macro
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Topic 4B: Display a Message Box with a Macro
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Topic 4C: Automate Data Entry
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Lesson 5: Making Forms More Effective
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Topic 5A: Change the Display of Data Conditionally
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Topic 5B: Display a Calendar on a Form
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Topic 5C: Organize Information with Tab Pages
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Lesson 6: Making Reports More Effective
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Topic 6A: Cancel Printing of a Blank Report
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Topic 6B: Include a Chart in a Report
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Topic 6C: Arrange Data in Columns
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Topic 6D: Create a Report Snapshot
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Lesson 7: Maintaining an Access Database
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Topic 7A: Link Tables to External Data Sources
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Topic 7B: Back Up a Database
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Topic 7C: Compact and Repair a Database
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Topic 7D: Protect a Database with a Password
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Topic 7E: Determine Object Dependency
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Topic 7F: Document a Database
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Topic 7G: Analyze the Performance of a Database
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Wrap-up
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Microsoft Office Specialist Program
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