Microsoft Access 2013 Beginner to Advanced Training

This Microsoft Excel 2013 Video Tutorial Course is a comprehensive course covering all of the functions and features of MS Access 2013 for students of any skill level. The course begins with basic concepts and gradually progresses to more advanced topics. Students will first learn about working with table data, querying a database, creating advanced queries, generating reports and customizing the Access environment. They will also learn about designing a relational database, joining tables, advanced reporting, organizing a database for efficiency and sharing data across applications. Finally, students will learn about implementing advanced form design, using data validation, using macros to improve user interface design, advanced database management, distributing and securing a database and managing switchboards.

Key TopicsAccess 2013: Part 1

Lesson 01 - Getting Started with Microsoft Access 2013

Topic A: Orientation to Microsoft Access
Topic B: Create a Simple Access Database
Topic C: Get Help in Microsoft Access

Lesson 02 - Working with Table Data

Topic A: Modify Table Data
Topic B: Sort and Filter Records
Topic C: Create Lookups

Lesson 03 - Querying a Database

Topic A: Join Data from Different Tables in a Query
Topic B: Sort and Filter Data in a Query
Topic C: Perform Calculations in a Query

Lesson 04 - Creating Advanced Queries

Topic A: Create Parameter Queries
Topic B: Create Action Queries
Topic C: Create Unmatched and Duplicate Queries
Topic D: Summarize Data

Lesson 05 - Generating Reports

Topic A: Create a Report
Topic B: Add Controls to a Report
Topic C: Enhance the Appearance of a Report
Topic D: Prepare a Report for Print

Lesson 06 - Customizing the Access Environment

Topic A: The Access Options Dialog Box

Access 2013: Part 2

Lesson 01 - Designing a Relational Database

Topic A: Relational Database Design
Topic B: Create a Table
Topic C: Create Table Relationships

Lesson 02 - Joining Tables

Topic A: Create Query Joins
Topic B: Join Tables That Have No Common Fields
Topic C: Relate Data within a Table
Topic D: Work with Subdatasheets
Topic E: Create Subqueries

Lesson 03 - Organizing a Database for Efficiency

Topic A: Data Normalization
Topic B: Create a Junction Table
Topic C: Improve Table Structure

Lesson 04 - Sharing Data Across Applications

Topic A: Import Data into Access
Topic B: Export Data to Text File Formats
Topic C: Export Access Data to Excel
Topic D: Create a Mail Merge

Lesson 05 - Advanced Reporting

Topic A: Organize Report Information
Topic B: Format Reports
Topic C: Include Control Formatting in a Report
Topic D: Add a Calculated Field to a Report
Topic E: Add a Subreport to an Existing Report

Access 2013: Part 3

Lesson 01 - Implementing Advanced Form Design

Topic A: Add Controls to Forms
Topic B: Create Subforms
Topic C: Organize Information with Tabs Pages
Topic D: Enhance Navigation of Forms
Topic E: Apply Conditional Formatting

Lesson 02 - Using Data Validation

Topic A: Field and Record Validation
Topic B: Form Validation

Lesson 03 - Using Macros to Improve User Interface Design

Topic A: Create a Macro
Topic B: Restrict Records Using a Condition
Topic C: Validate Data Using a Macro
Topic D: Automate Data Entry Using a Macro
Topic E: Convert a Macro to VBA

Lesson 04 - Using Advanced Database Management

Topic A: Link Tables to External Data Sources
Topic B: Manage a Database
Topic C: Determine Object Dependency
Topic D: Document a Database
Topic E: Analyze the Performance of a Database

Lesson 05 - Distributing and Securing a Database

Topic A: Splitting a Database for Multiple User Access
Topic B: Implement Security
Topic C: Set Passwords
Topic D: Convert an Access Database to an ACCDE File
Topic E: Package a Database with a Digital Signature

Lesson 06 - Managing Switchboards

Topic A: Create a Database Switchboard
Topic B: Modify a Database Switchboard
Topic C: Set Startup Options

Assessments

The Microsoft Access 2013 course prepares you for the MOS Exam 77-424.

Please note that the course fee does not include any software or exam costs.

What's Included

The course pack includes, guidance on relevant study skills and full tutor support comprising:

• 3 DVDs (or 6 months online access) featuring beginner to advanced live instructor-led classroom sessions with full audio, video and demonstration components
• Interactive Hands-on Lab Simulations with detailed instructions
• Printable Courseware
• Testing Modules to insure that you fully understand the subject matter.
• Certificate of Completion

Duration

Study Hours are an approximate figure and are dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the Microsoft Accesss 2013 course is: 30 hrs

Our Microsoft Access 2013 course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more aboutMicrosoft Access and has a keen interest in the subject, plus an intention to progress a career.

• Learners will need sufficient numeracy and literacy
• Students should have access to a computer and the Internet throughout your study period.
• Learners should have networking skills in order to progress throughout the course.
• You should be fully committed to your studies.