Access 2002/3 Power User

Two day training course

Course code: PUB04AC025L3

This hands-on course is designed to further enhance the skills of experienced Access developers. On completion of the course delegates will master creating a secure, automated relational database.

Target Audience/Pre-Requisites

Target Audience

Experienced users of Access or those upgrading from a previous version.

Pre-requisites

To fully benefit from this course, attendees are expected to be confident users of Access and have attended the Access Creating Databases course or be familiar with these topics.


Course Objectives

On completion of the course, delegates will be able to:

• Analyse a database for performance
• Use multi-field primary keys
• Create a Crosstab query to analyse data in a table or query
• Use the Expression Builder to create complex calculations/lookups
• Use the Find Duplicates and Find Unmatched Query Wizards
• Create a chart on a form
• Use form controls to collect report criteria from a user
• Include PivotTables analysis in the database
• Use a SQL Union Query to consolidate data from different tables
• Split the tables from a database file
• Secure a database file and its objects to prevent unauthorised access
• Create simple macros
• Use conditions in macros
• Use macros with form objects
• Use simple VBA commands in the database
• Create sophisticated forms with macro or VBA functionality
• Create custom functions using VBA

Course Content

Analysing Tables & Working with Indexes

Check a Table for Performance  • Creating Single & Multiple Field Indexes • Multiple Field Primary Keys

Special Query Wizards

The Crosstab Query Wizard • Modifying/Formatting Crosstab Queries • Crosstabs based on Queries • Using Criteria and Adding Parameters to a Crosstab • Find Duplicates and Find Unmatched Query Wizards

Expression Builder

Create Complex Expressions • Use Domain Aggregate Functions

Charting

Creating a Chart using a Wizard • Modifying & Formatting a Chart • Updating Chart Data

Form Controls to Collect Query Criteria

Create Combo/Unbound Text Box to Collect Criteria • Use Criteria with a Query

Pivot Table Analysis

Create Pivot Table Using Access Data  • Refresh an Access Pivot Table

SQL

SQL Basics  • Consolidate Data Using An Sql Union Query

Splitting a Database

Choosing to Split a Database  • Using the Database Splitter • Working with a Split Database • Updating Database Links

Database Security & Protection

Creating A Workgroup/Administrator • Adding Groups/Users • Assigning Permissions & Testing Database Security • Setting/Removing Passwords • Encoding/Decoding Database Files • Hiding/Unhiding Database Objects

Macro Basics

Creating/Running/Modifying Macros • Using Conditional Macros • The MsgBox & InputBox Functions • Using Macro Names

Macros on Forms

Attaching Macros to Form Events • Option Groups and Macros  • ApplyFilter Macro Action • Handling Exceptions

VBA Introduction

Understand Difference Between Macros and VBA  • Simple Form/Sub Procedures  • MSGBOX & INPUTBOX Functions  • Standard Modules  • Running Procedures from Controls  • Navigating the VBA Editor

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Microsoft Access 2002/3 - Queries & Reports
Access Basics 0.5 Units
Data Tables 1 Units
Select Queries 1 Units
Relational Queries Units
Forms 1 Units
Reports 1 Units
Printing 0.5 Units

Microsoft Access 2002/3 - Creating Databases
Database Theory & Design 1.5 Units
Table Design 1.5 Units
Relationships 0.5 Units
Forms 1 Units
Relational Queries 0.75 Units
Reports 1.5 Units
Action Queries 0.75 Units
Printing 0.5 Units
Switchboard 0.75 Units
Export/Import Data 1 Units

Microsoft Access 2002/3 - Power User
Analysing Tables & Working with Indexes 0.75 Units
Special Query Wizards 1 Units
Expression Builder 0.75 Units
Charting 0.75 Units
Form Controls to Collect Query Criteria 0.5 Units
Pivot Table Analysis 0.5 Units
SQL 1 Units
Splitting a Database 1.25 Units
Database Security & Protection 0.75 Units
Macro Basics 1.5 Units
Macros on Forms 0.75 Units
VBA Introduction 1 Units
 

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Topic Good Fair None N/A
Database Theory
The Standard Access Layout
Other Possible Screen Layouts
Navigating in a Table
Editing/Deleting Records
Sub-Datasheets
Moving/Freezing/Hiding/Unhiding Columns
Formatting a Data Table
Sorting & Filtering
Saving Records v Saving Layout/Design Changes
Define a Select Query
Set Sort Options
Use Filter Options
Use Totals to Summarise Data
Understand Table Joins
Modifying Join Types
Create a Form from a Table or Query
Create a Sub Form Using the Wizard
Entering Data in Form View
Using Filter By Form
Add/Edit/Delete Records in Form View
Find Records
Create a Report from a Table or Query
Use the Report Wizard
Create a Grouped Report
Report Formatting Basics
Use a Text Box for Calculations in a Report
Print a Datasheet or Report
Change the Page Setup options
Print Part of a Datasheet or Report

Topic Good Fair None N/A
Understanding Databases
How Access Stores Data
Database Planning/Design
Documentation and Testing
Create a New Database
Field Names and Data Types
Field Size
Use Field Properties to Support Quality Data Entry
Use the Lookup Wizard
Understand Primary Keys
Use Indexing
Design Considerations for Linked Tables
Types of Relationship
The Relationship Window
Define/Edit a Relationship
Referential Integrity and Cascade Options
Printing Relationships
Use the Form Wizard
Add Labels/Lines/Boxes to Forms
Arrange Form Objects
Format Forms
Use Conditional Formatting
Add Text Boxes for Calculated/LookedUp Information
Define a Form/SubForm Structure
Create a Tabbed Form
Form and Form Object Properties
Define Multi-Table Select Queries
Add/Modify Joins
Adjust Join Properties
Use Sorts/Filters
Include Calculations
Create Parameter Queries
Nested Queries
Summary Queries
Hiding Query Fields
Concatenate Data Strings
Reports Based on Tables and Queries
Report Sections
Report Formatting
Grouped Reports
Sorting & Grouping Properties
Create Totals and Subtotals on Reports
Page Break Options
Make Table Queries
Update Queries
Append Queries
Delete Queries
Using Parameters in Expressions
Previewing Records/Forms/Reports
Changing Report Orientation/Paper Size
Printing the Entire Table/Form Records
Printing Query Output
Printing A Report/Specific Report Pages
Create a Switchboard
Create Additional Menus
Modifying the Startup Options
Export Data to Excel
Import Data from Excel
Import From Another Access Database

Topic Good Fair None N/A
Check a Table for Performance
Creating Single & Multiple Field Indexes
Multiple Field Primary Keys
The Crosstab Query Wizard
Modifying/Formatting Crosstab Queries
Crosstabs based on Queries
Using Criteria and Adding Parameters to a Crosstab
Find Duplicates and Find Unmatched Query Wizards
Create Complex Expressions
Use Domain Aggregate Functions
Creating a Chart using a Wizard
Modifying & Formatting a Chart
Updating Chart Data
Create Combo/Unbound Text Box to Collect Criteria
Use Criteria with a Query
Create Pivot Table Using Access Data
Refresh an Access Pivot Table
SQL Basics
Consolidate Data Using An Sql Union Query
Choosing to Split a Database
Using the Database Splitter
Working with a Split Database
Updating Database Links
Creating A Workgroup/Administrator
Adding Groups/Users
Assigning Permissions & Testing Database Security
Setting/Removing Passwords
Encoding/Decoding Database Files
Hiding/Unhiding Database Objects
Creating/Running/Modifying Macros
Using Conditional Macros
The MsgBox & InputBox Functions
Using Macro Names
Attaching Macros to Form Events
Option Groups and Macros
ApplyFilter Macro Action
Handling Exceptions
Understand Difference Between Macros and VBA
Simple Form/Sub Procedures
MSGBOX & INPUTBOX Functions
Standard Modules
Running Procedures from Controls
Navigating the VBA Editor
 

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