Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful information management computer applications is the relational database. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a single relational database application and its associated tools. In this course, you will be introduced to the concept of the relational database by using the Microsoft® Office Access 2003 relational database application and its information management tools.
Course Objectives
You will be introduced to the features of the Access 2003 application.
Prerequisites
To ensure the successful completion of Microsoft® Office Access 2003: Level 1, we recommend completion of one of the following courses, or equivalent knowledge from another source:
- Windows 2000: Introduction
- Windows XP: Introduction
- Windows XP Professional: Level 1
- Windows XP Professional: Level 2
Target Student:
This course is designed for students who wish to learn the basic operations of the Access 2003 database program to perform their day-to-day responsibilities, and to understand the advantages that using a relational database program can bring to their business processes. The Level 1 course is for the individual whose job responsibilities include working with tables to create and maintain records, locate records, and produce reports based on the information in the database. It also provides the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed to advance to more technical Access responsibilities, such as creating and maintaining new databases and using programming techniques that enhance Access applications.
Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Examine the Microsoft® Office Access 2003 database application.
- Manage the data in a database.
- Examine existing table relationships.
- Query the database.
- Design simple forms.
- Create and modify Access reports.
Certification
This course 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 proficiency exams in order to earn Office Specialist certification.
Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.
Platform Requirements
Hardware Requirements
For this course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware components:
- A 233 MHz Pentium-class processor if you use Windows XP Professional as your operating system. 300 MHz is recommended.
- A 133 MHz Pentium-class processor if you use Windows 2000 Professional as your operating system.
- 128 MB of RAM.
- A 6 GB hard disk.
- A floppy disk drive.
- A mouse or other pointing device.
- An 800 x 600?resolution monitor.
- Network cards and cabling for local network access.
- Internet access (see your local network administrator).
- A printer (optional).
- A projection system to display the instructor's computer screen.
Software Requirements
- Either Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1, or Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4.
- Microsoft® Office Professional Edition 2003.
Course duration
1 Day(s)
Course outline
Lesson 1: An Overview of Access 2003
- Topic 1A: Understand Relational Databases
- Topic 1B: Examine the Access Environment
- Topic 1C: Open the Database Environment
- Topic 1D: Examine an Access Table
Lesson 2: Managing Data
- Topic 2A: Examine an Access Form
- Topic 2B: Add and Delete Records
- Topic 2C: Sort Records
- Topic 2D: Display Recordsets
- Topic 2E: Update Records
- Topic 2F: Run a Report
Lesson 3: Establishing Table Relationships
- Topic 3A: Identify Table Relationships
- Topic 3B: Identify Primary and Foreign Keys in the Relationships Window
- Topic 3C: Work with Subdatasheets
Lesson 4: Querying the Database
- Topic 4A: Create a Select Query
- Topic 4B: Add Criteria to a Query
- Topic 4C: Add a Calculated Field to a Query
- Topic 4D: Perform a Calculation on a Record Grouping
Lesson 5: Designing Forms
- Topic 5A: Examine Form Design Guidelines
- Topic 5B: Create a Form Using AutoForm
- Topic 5C: Create a Form Using the Form Wizard
- Topic 5D: Modify the Design of a Form
Lesson 6: Producing Reports
- Topic 6A: Create an AutoReport
- Topic 6B: Create a Report by Using the Wizard
- Topic 6C: Examine a Report in Design View
- Topic 6D: Add a Calculated Field to a Report
- Topic 6E: Modify the Format Properties of a Control
- Topic 6F: AutoFormat a Report
- Topic 6G: Adjust the Width of a Report
Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program
