Course Outlines

Access 2002: Introduction (2 Day)

Prerequisites: Windows: Introduction or equivalent knowledge

Day One:

Lesson 1: Working with a Relational Database

Topic 1A: Identify Uses of a Relational Database
Topic 1B: Define Database Terminology
Topic 1C: Create a New Database Based on a Template
Topic 1D: Examine the New Database

Lesson 2: Planning a Database

Topic 2A: Identify Database Purpose
Topic 2B: Review Existing Data
Topic 2C: Determine Fields
Topic 2D: Group Fields into Tables
Topic 2E: Normalize the Data
Topic 2F: Designate Primary and Foreign Keys
Topic 2G: Identify Table Relationships

Lesson 3: Building the Basic Structure

Topic 3A: Create a Blank Database
Topic 3B: Create a Table using a Wizard
Topic 3C: Compare Datasheet and Design Views
Topic 3D: Create Tables in Design View
Topic 3E: Create Relationships between Tables

Lesson 4: Working with Tables

Topic 4A: Modify a Table Design
Topic 4B: Work in Datasheet View
Topic 4C: Work with Subdatasheets

Lesson 5: Creating and Working with Select Queries

Topic 5A: Examine a Query
Topic 5B: Create a Query using a Wizard
Topic 5C: Work in Query Design View
Topic 5D: Select Records
Topic 5E: Edit Values in a Query Datasheet
Topic 5F: Add a Calculated Field to a Query
Topic 5G: Perform a Calculation for a Group of Records

Lesson 6: Creating and Using Forms

Topic 6A: Create AutoForms
Topic 6B: Create a Form Using a Wizard
Topic 6C: Modify the Design of the Form
Topic 6D: Use Forms to Work with Data

 Lesson 7: Creating and Using Reports

Topic 7A: Create an AutoReport
Topic 7B: Create a Report Using a Wizard
Topic 7C: Examine a Report in Design View
Topic 7D: Create a Calculated Field
Topic 7E: Change the Format of a Control
Topic 7F: Change the Style of a Report
Topic 7G: Adjust Report Width

Day Two:

Lesson 1: Managing a Database and Data

Topic 1A: Import Data
     Topic 1B: Maintain Record Integrity
     Topic 1C: Exporting Data
     Topic 1D: Documenting Table Relationships

Lesson 2: Controlling Data Entry

Topic 2A: Make Data Entry More Accurate
     Topic 2B: Make Data Entry More Efficient
     Topic 2C: Facilitate Data Entry

Lesson 3: Finding and Joining Data

Topic 3A: Find Data with Filters
     Topic 3B: Get the Correct Data with Query Joins
     Topic 3C: Building Bridges Between the Data
     Topic 3D: Relating Data Within a Table

Lesson 4: Creating Flexible Queries

Topic 4A: Summarizing Data with Queries
     Topic 4B: Enter Criteria on the Fly
     Topic 4C: Maintain Data with Queries

Lesson 5: Improving Your Forms

Topic 5A: Enhance the Appearance of a Form
     Topic 5B: Enhance the Usability of a Form
     Topic 5C: Make Your Forms More Professional
     Topic 5D: Display Form Data from Multiple Tables

Lesson 6: Customizing Your Reports

Topic 6A: Organize Report Information
     Topic 6B: Enhance Data Layout
     Topic 6C: Working with Report Pagination
     Topic 6D: Summarizing Information
     Topic 6E: Add a Subreport to an Existing Report
     Topic 6F: Creating Mailing Labels

Lesson 7: Making Your Data Available on the Web

Topic 7A: Create a Data Access Page
     Topic 7B: Improving the Look of a Data Access Page
     Topic 7C: Editing Data Using a Data Access Page
     Topic 7D: Group Records in a Data AccessPage

 

 

 

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