Your training in and experience with Microsoft Access has provided you with a solid foundation for working with this database software. In the previous course in this series, you began to implement some of the more specialized and advanced capabilities that Access offers. You are now ready to extend your knowledge base beyond the user level and into introductory-level administrator skill sets.
Course Objectives
You will extend your Access skills to create and implement switchboard forms, to develop data access pages that include advanced controls, to protect that information using security protocols, and to make your data more accessible and portable. Then you will take the next step up to the world of VBA programming.
Prerequisites
The course is designed for the student who has mastered the basic Access 2002 user skills covered in Levels 1 through 3 of this training series, such as designing and creating relational databases, running queries to find information, creating customized forms and reports, understanding the principles of table relationships and referential integrity, integrating data with other applications, modifying a table design to control data entry, finding data with filters and queries, customizing forms and reports, and creating data access pages. In addition, the student should understand the advanced Access 2002 skills, including how to structure existing data, summarize data, simplify tasks with macros, and add interaction and automation with macros.
Target Student:
Access 2002: Level 4 is for students who have a thorough understanding of the basic and advanced user features of the Access program, and are interested in developing introductory-level administrator skill sets. The course is also for the student that may be working in a multi-user environment and will need to adapt Access applications to the environment. It is also designed for students pursuing the Microsoft MOUS Expert Level Certification for Access 2002.
Performance-Based Objectives
- create and modify a database switchboard, and set and modify
your startup options.
- develop a data access page and include in it a PivotTable
and PivotChart.
- distribute a database and add security features to it.
- integrate Access more fully into your business operations.
- automate a business process using VBA.
Certification
Access 2002: Level 4 is one of a series of courseware titles that addresses Microsoft Office Specialist (Office Specialist) skill sets. The Office Specialist program is for individuals who use Microsoft's business desktop software and who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Microsoft products. Certification candidates must pass one or more product proficiency exams in order to earn Office Specialist certification.
Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Hardware Requirements
- Pentium 133 MHz or higher processor.
- A minimum of 64 MB of RAM recommended for Windows 2000 Professional.
In addition, you should have 8 MB of RAM for each application running simultaneously.
- Either a local CD-ROM drive or access to a networked CD-ROM
drive for the installation of the software and course data files.
- A two-button mouse, an IntelliMouse, or a compatible pointing
device.
- A VGA or higher resolution monitor (Super VGA recommended).
Software Requirements
- A complete installation of Microsoft Office XP Professional.
- Windows 2000 Professional.
- An installed local printer driver—a PostScript driver
is recommended. (Printers are not required; however, each PC must have an
installed local printer driver to use certain features.)
- Microsoft
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (the latest version is recommended), along
with a working Internet connection.
Course duration
1 Day(s)
Course outline
Lesson 1: Creating a Switchboard and Setting the Startup Options
- Topic 1A: Create a Database Switchboard
- Topic 1B: Modify a Database Switchboard
- Topic 1C: Set the Startup Options
- Topic 1D: Modify the Startup Options
Lesson 2: Developing a Data Access Page and Including a PivotTable and PivotChart
- Topic 2A: Create a Data Access Page in Design View
- Topic 2B: Incorporate a ComboBox Control in the
Data Access Page
- Topic 2C: View Data Access Pages with the Browser
- Topic 2D: Add Records to a Database Using the Data
Access Page
- Topic 2E: Plan a PivotTable
- Topic 2F: Develop a PivotTable with the Office PivotTable
Tool
- Topic 2G: Develop
a PivotChart from a PivotTable
Lesson 3: Distributing and Securing the Database
- Topic 3A: Split a Database
- Topic 3B: Implement Security
- Topic 3C: Set Passwords
- Topic 3D: Encrypt and Decrypt a Database
- Topic 3E: Convert an Access Database to an MDE File
Lesson 4: Integrating Access into Your Business
- Topic 4A: Link Tables to External Data Sources
- Topic 4B: Import XML Data into an Access Database
- Topic 4C: Export Access Data to XML Format
- Topic 4D: Replicate an Access Database
Lesson 5: Automating a Business Process with VBA
- Topic 5A: Create a Standard Module
- Topic 5B: Create and Insert a Procedure
- Topic 5C: Develop Procedure Code
- Topic 5D: Call a Procedure from a Form
- Topic 5E: Run the Procedure
Appendix A: Microsoft
Office Specialist Program
