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Access Level One

Microsoft® Office 2007

Course ID: HLT 84887

Course Length: 1 day

Course Description:
Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful ways of managing data is by using relational databases. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a single relational database application and its associated tools. In this course, you will examine the basic database concepts, and create and modify databases and their various objects using the Microsoft® Office Access 2007 relational database application.

Prerequisites:
Students should have completed the following courses or possess equivalent knowledge before starting this course:

  • Windows 2000: Introduction
  • Windows XP: Introduction
  • Windows XP: Level 1
  • Windows XP: Level 2

Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Certification:
This course is one of a series of courseware titles that addresses Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS) skill sets. The MCAS 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 Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist certification.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Exploring the Microsoft® Office Access 2007 Environment
Topic 1A: Examine Database Concepts
Topic 1B: Explore the User Interface
Topic 1C: Use an Existing Access Database
Topic 1D: Customize the Access Environment
Topic 1E: Obtain Help

Lesson 2: Designing a Database
Topic 2A: Describe the Relational Database Design Process
Topic 2B: Define Database Purpose
Topic 2C: Review Existing Data
Topic 2D: Determine Fields
Topic 2E: Group Fields into Tables
Topic 2F: Normalize Data
Topic 2G: Designate Primary and Foreign Keys
Topic 2H: Determine Table Relationships

Lesson 3: Building a Database
Topic 3A: Create a New Database
Topic 3B: Create a Table
Topic 3C: Manage Tables
Topic 3D: Create a Table Relationship
Topic 3E: Save a Database as a Previous Version

Lesson 4: Managing Data in a Table
Topic 4A: Modify Table Data
Topic 4B: Sort Records
Topic 4C: Work with Subdatasheets

Lesson 5: Querying a Database
Topic 5A: Filter Records
Topic 5B: Create a Query
Topic 5C: Add Criteria to a Query
Topic 5D: Add a Calculated Field to a Query
Topic 5E: Perform Calculations on a Record Grouping

Lesson 6: Designing Forms
Topic 6A: View Data Using an Access Form
Topic 6B: Create a Form
Topic 6C: Modify the Design of a Form

Lesson 7: Generating Reports
Topic 7A: View an Access Report
Topic 7B: Create a Report
Topic 7C: Add a Custom Calculated Field to a Report
Topic 7D: Format the Controls in a Report
Topic 7E: Apply an AutoFormat Style to a Report
Topic 7F: Prepare a Report for Print

Microsoft® Office 2010

Course ID: HLT 84587

Course Length: 1 day

Certification: MOS: Microsoft Office Access 2010 Exam 77-885
This course is one of a series of courses that addresses Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification skill sets. The MOS and certification program is for individuals who use Microsoft's business desktop software and who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Microsoft products.

Course Objective:
You will create and modify new databases and their various objects.

Target Student:
This course is designed for students who wish to learn the basic operations of the Microsoft Access database program to perform their day-to-day responsibilities, and who want to use the application to be more productive in their work. It provides the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed to use more complex Access features such as maintaining databases and using programming techniques that enhance Access applications.

Prerequisites:
To be successful in this course, you should be familiar with using personal computers and you should have used the mouse and keyboard. You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on the computer. Specifically, you should be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and manage files and folders. To ensure your success, we recommend you first take one of Element K's introductory Windows courses, such as either of the following, or have equivalent skills and knowledge:

  • Windows XP: Introduction
  • Windows XP Professional: Level 1

Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Performance-Based Objectives :
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • identify the basic components of an Access database.
  • build the structure of a database.
  • manage data in tables.
  • query a database.
  • design forms.
  • generate reports.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Access Databases
Topic 1A: Identify the Elements of the Access 2010 Interface
Topic 1B: Identify the Components of a Database
Topic 1C: Examine the Relational Database Design Process

Lesson 2: Building the Structure of a Database
Topic 2A: Create a New Database
Topic 2B: Create a Table Using the Design View
Topic 2C: Manage Tables
Topic 2D: Establish Table Relationships

Lesson 3: Managing Data in a Table
Topic 3A: Modify Table Data
Topic 3B: Sort and Filter Records
Topic 3C: Work with Subdatasheets

Lesson 4: Querying a Database
Topic 4A: Create a Query
Topic 4B: Add Criteria to a Query
Topic 4C: Add a Calculated Field to a Query
Topic 4D: Perform Calculations on a Record Grouping

Lesson 5: Designing Forms
Topic 5A: Create a Form
Topic 5B: Modify the Design of a Form
Topic 5C: View and Edit Data Using an Access Form

Lesson 6: Generating Reports
Topic 6A: Create a Report
Topic 6B: Add a Control to a Report
Topic 6C: Format the Controls in a Report
Topic 6D: Enhance the Appearance of a Report
Topic 6E: Prepare a Report for Print

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Access 2010 Exam 77-885