Microsoft Access 2007 Outlines

Access 2007 New Features            

Access 2007 Introduction             Access 2007 Intermediate             Access 2007 Advanced

Classes are available in Microsoft Office 97, 2000, 2002, 2003, and 2007.

 

Access 2007 New Features

Class Length:  3-hours

 

Lesson 1: Exploring the Access Environment

  • Explore the User Interface
  • Work with the Ribbon
  • Work with Contextual Tabs
  • Customize the Access Environment

Lesson 2: Creating Tables and Forms

  • Create a Table
  • Create a Form
  • Design a Form Layout

Lesson 3: Creating Queries and Reports

  • Query a Database
  • Generate Reports
  • Format a Report

Lesson 4: Working with External Data

  • Import Data
  • Export Data

Access 2007 Introduction

Class Length:  6-hours

Lesson 1: Exploring the Microsoft Office Access 2007 Environment

  • Examine Database Concepts
  • Explore the User Interface
  • Use an Existing Access Database
  • Customize the Access Environment
  • Obtain Help
  • Use an Existing Access Database

Lesson 2: Designing a Database

  • Describe the Relational Database Design Process
  • Define Database Purpose
  • Review Existing Data
  • Determine Fields
  • Group Fields into Tables
  • Normalize Data
  • Designate Primary and Foreign Keys
  • Determine Table Relationships

Lesson 3: Building a Database

  • Create a New Database
  • Create a Table
  • Manage Tables
  • Create a Table Relationship
  • Save a Database as a Previous Version

Lesson 4: Managing Data in a Table

  • Modify Table Data
  • Sort Records
  • Work with Subdatasheets

Lesson 5: Querying a Database

  • Filter Records
  • Create a Query
  • Add Criteria to a Query
  • Add a Calculated Field to a Query
  • Perform Calculations on a Record Grouping

Lesson 6: Designing Forms

  • View Data Using an Access Form
  • Create a Form
  • Modify the Design of a Form

Lesson 7: Generating Reports

  • View an Access Report
  • Create a Report
  • Add a Custom Calculated Field to a Report
  • Format the Controls in a Report
  • Apply an AutoFormat to a Report
  • Prepare a Report for Print

Access 2007 Intermediate

Class Length:  6-hours

Lesson 1: Controlling Data Entry

  • Restrict Data Entry Using Field Properties
  • Establish a Pattern for Entering Field Values
  • Create a List of Values for a Field

Lesson 2: Joining Tables

  • Create Query Joins
  • Join Unrelated Tables
  • Relate Data Within a Table

Lesson 3: Creating Flexible Queries

  • Set Select Query Properties
  • Create Parameter Queries
  • Create Action Queries

Lesson 4: Improving Forms

  • Design a Form Layout
  • Enhance the Appearance of a Form
  • Restrict Data Entry in Forms
  • Add a Command Button to a Form
  • Create a Subform

Lesson 5: Customizing Reports

  • Organize Report Information
  • Format the Report
  • Set Report Control Properties
  • Control Report Pagination
  • Summarize Report Information
  • Add a Subreport to an Existing Report
  • Create a Mailing Label Report

Lesson 6: Sharing Data Across Applications

  • Import Data into Access
  • Export Data
  • Analyze Access Data in Excel
  • Export Data to a Text File
  • Merge Access Data with a Word Document

Access 2007 Advanced

Class Length:  6-hours

Lesson 1: Structuring Existing Data

  • Analyze Tables
  • Create a Junction Table
  • Improve Tale Structure

Lesson 2:  Writing Advanced Queries

  • Create Subqueries
  • Create Unmatched and Duplicate Queries
  • Group and Summarize Records Using Criteria
  • Summarize Data Using a Crosstab Query
  • Create a PivotTable and a PivotChart

Lesson 3:  Simplifying Tasks with Macros

  • Create a Macro
  • Attach a Macro
  • Restrict Records Using a Condition
  • Validate Data Using a Macro
  • Automate Data Entry Using a Macro

Lesson 4:  Making Effective Use of Forms

  • Display a Calendar on a Form
  • Organize Information with Tab Pages
  • Display a Summary of Data in a Form

Lesson 5:  Making Reports More Effective

  • Include a Chart in a Report
  • Print Data in Columns
  • Cancel Printing of a Blank Report
  • Create a Report Snapshot

Lesson 6:  Maintaining an Access Database

  • Link Tables to External Data Sources
  • Manage a Database
  • Determine Object Dependency
  • Document a Database
  • Analyze the Performance of a Database

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