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Microsoft Access Advanced Course Outline

Course Aims

This one-day intensive course is designed to give existing users an insight into some of the more advanced features in Access. This entirely 'hands on' course will give participants a further understanding of database design principles, advanced forms, reports and query design, including using calculations.

Course Outline

Database Design
Reviewing the Basics

Advanced Form Design
Using Advanced Form Features
The Form Worksurface
Creating a Calculated Control
Adding a Graphic to a Form
Multi-Table Forms; Using the Subform Control
Switchboard Forms

Working with PivotTables and PivotCharts
Creating PivotTables and PivotCharts
Creating PivotTable Forms
Creating PivotChart Forms

Importing and Exporting
Linking to External Data Sources
Importing Data to Access
Exporting Data From Access

Working with Macros
Automating Tasks
Introducing the Macro Design Toolbar
Creating Macros; Testing and Debugging Macros
Modifying Macros
Conditional Programming in Macros
Adding Macros to Forms and to Reports
Filtering Data; Documenting Macros

Customising Access
Configuring Access Options
Configuring AutoCorrect Options
Customising Menus and Toolbars

Managing & Maintaining Databases
Optimising Databases with Table Analyzer and Performance Analyzer
Documenting Databases with Documenter Analyzer

Target Audience

Existing users of Microsoft Access for Windows who wish to customise forms, queries and reports.

Assumed Knowledge

A basic knowledge of Microsoft Access gained through use of the product or by attending an "MS Access Intermediate" course.

Related Courses

Access Introduction and Intermediate; Windows; other MS Office Applications.

 

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