Course Objectives
Your training and experience using Microsoft® Access® 2010 has given you basic database management skills such as creating tables, designing forms and reports, and building queries. In this course, you will expand your knowledge of relational database design, write advanced queries, structure existing data, share data across applications, and customize reports. Extending your knowledge of Microsoft Access 2010 will result in a robust, functional database for your users.
You can also use this course to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification exams for Microsoft® Access® 2010.
Target Student
This course is designed for students wishing to gain intermediate-level skills or individuals whose job responsibilities include constructing relational databases, performing database maintenance, creating advanced queries and reports, or integrating Access with other programs.
Course Outline
Lesson 1: Designing a Relational Database
- Topic A: Relational Database Design
- Topic B: Create a Table
- Topic C: Create Table Relationships
Lesson 2: 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 3: Organizing a Database for Efficiency
- Topic A: Data Normalization
- Topic B: Create a Junction Table
- Topic C: Improve Table Structure
Lesson 4: 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 5: Advanced Reporting
- Topic A: Organize Report Information
- Topic B: Format Reports
- Topic C: Include Charts in a Report
- Topic D: Add a Calculated Field to a Report
- Topic E: Add a Subreport to an Existing Report
Prerequisites
To ensure your success, it is recommended you have completed Microsoft® Office Access® 2010: Part 1, or possess equivalent knowledge.