Microsoft Office Access 2003: Level 1

Overview

Most organizations maintain and manage large amounts of information. One of the most efficient and powerful information management computer applications is the relational database. Information can be stored, linked, and managed using a single relational database application and its associated tools. In this course, you will be introduced to the concept of the relational database by using the Microsoft� Office Access 2003 relational database application and its information management tools.

Course Objectives

You will be introduced to the features of the Access 2003 application.

Prerequisites

To ensure the successful completion of Microsoft� Office Access 2003: Level 1, we recommend completion of one of the following courses, or equivalent knowledge from another source:

Windows 2000: Introduction
Windows XP: Introduction
Windows XP Professional: Level 1
Windows XP Professional: Level 2

Target Student:

This course is designed for students who wish to learn the basic operations of the Access 2003 database program to perform their day-to-day responsibilities, and to understand the advantages that using a relational database program can bring to their business processes. The Level 1 course is for the individual whose job responsibilities include working with tables to create and maintain records, locate records, and produce reports based on the information in the database. It also provides the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed to advance to more technical Access responsibilities, such as creating and maintaining new databases and using programming techniques that enhance Access applications.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Examine the Microsoft® Office Access 2003 database application.

Manage the data in a database.

Examine existing table relationships.

Query the database.

Design simple forms.

Create and modify Access reports.

Certification

This course is one of a series of courseware titles that addresses Microsoft Office Specialist (Office Specialist) skill sets. The Office Specialist program is for individuals who use Microsoft?s business desktop software and who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Microsoft products. Certification candidates must pass one or more proficiency exams in order to earn Office Specialist certification.

Delivery Method:

Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Platform Requirements

Windows

Hardware Requirements

For this course, you will need one computer for each student and one for the instructor. Each computer will need the following minimum hardware components:

A 233 MHz Pentium-class processor if you use Windows XP Professional as your operating system. 300 MHz is recommended.
A 133 MHz Pentium-class processor if you use Windows 2000 Professional as your operating system.
128 MB of RAM.
A 6 GB hard disk.
A floppy disk drive.
A mouse or other pointing device.
An 800 x 600?resolution monitor.
Network cards and cabling for local network access.
Internet access (see your local network administrator).
A printer (optional).
A projection system to display the instructor's computer screen.

Software Requirements

Either Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 1, or Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4.
Microsoft� Office Professional Edition 2003.

Course duration

1 Day(s)

Course outline

Lesson 1: An Overview of Access 2003

Topic 1A: Understand Relational Databases
Topic 1B: Examine the Access Environment
Topic 1C: Open the Database Environment
Topic 1D: Examine an Access Table

Lesson 2: Managing Data

Topic 2A: Examine an Access Form
Topic 2B: Add and Delete Records
Topic 2C: Sort Records
Topic 2D: Display Recordsets
Topic 2E: Update Records
Topic 2F: Run a Report

Lesson 3: Establishing Table Relationships

Topic 3A: Identify Table Relationships
Topic 3B: Identify Primary and Foreign Keys in the Relationships Window
Topic 3C: Work with Subdatasheets

Lesson 4: Querying the Database

Topic 4A: Create a Select Query
Topic 4B: Add Criteria to a Query
Topic 4C: Add a Calculated Field to a Query
Topic 4D: Perform a Calculation on a Record Grouping

Lesson 5: Designing Forms

Topic 5A: Examine Form Design Guidelines
Topic 5B: Create a Form Using AutoForm
Topic 5C: Create a Form Using the Form Wizard
Topic 5D: Modify the Design of a Form

Lesson 6: Producing Reports

Topic 6A: Create an AutoReport
Topic 6B: Create a Report by Using the Wizard
Topic 6C: Examine a Report in Design View
Topic 6D: Add a Calculated Field to a Report
Topic 6E: Modify the Format Properties of a Control
Topic 6F: AutoFormat a Report
Topic 6G: Adjust the Width of a Report

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program