Microsoft Office Access 2003: Level 3

Overview

Your training in and use of Microsoft� Office Access 2003 has provided you with a solid foundation in the basic and intermediate skills for working in Microsoft� Office Access 2003. You're now ready to extend your knowledge into some of the more specialized and advanced capabilities.

Course Objectives

You will create complex Access databases using forms, reports, and macros.

Prerequisites

To ensure the successful completion of Microsoft� Office Access 2003: Level 3, we recommend completion of the following courses, or equivalent knowledge (familiarity with basic and intermediate features of Access tables, relationships, queries, forms, and reports) from another source:

Microsoft� Office Access 2003: Level 1
Microsoft� Office Access 2003: Level 2

Target Student:

This course is designed for the student who wishes to learn intermediate and advanced operations of the Microsoft� Office Access 2003 database program. The Level 3 course is for the individual whose job responsibilities include working with heavily related tables; creating advanced queries, forms, and reports; writing macros to automate common tasks; and performing general database maintenance. It is also designed as one in a series of courses for students pursuing the Microsoft� Office Specialist Certification for Microsoft� Office Access 2003, and it is a prerequisite to taking more advanced courses in Microsoft� Office Access 2003.

Performance-Based Objectives

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

restructure an existing set of data to improve the design of a database.

use a variety of techniques to summarize and present data with queries.

create and revise basic Access macros.

create macros that improve data entry efficiency and integrity.

improve the effectiveness of data entry in forms.

improve the effectiveness of data displayed in reports.

maintain an Access database by using various utility tools.

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 5 GB hard disk or larger if you use Windows XP Professional as your operating system. You should have at least 600 MB of free hard-disk space available for the Office installation.
A 3 GB hard disk or larger if you use Windows 2000 Professional as your operating system. You should have at least 600 MB of free hard-disk space available for the Office installation.
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 3.
Microsoft� Office Professional Edition 2003.

Delivery Method:

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

Course duration

1 Day(s)

Course outline

Lesson 1: Structuring Existing Data

Topic 1A: Import Data
Topic 1B: Analyze Tables
Topic 1C: Create a Junction Table
Topic 1D: Improve Table Structure

Lesson 2: Writing Advanced Queries

Topic 2A: Create Unmatched and Duplicates Queries
Topic 2B: Group and Summarize Records Using the Criteria Field
Topic 2C: Summarize Data with a Crosstab Query
Topic 2D: Create a PivotTable and a PivotChart
Topic 2E: Display a Graphical Summary on a Form

Lesson 3: Simplifying Tasks with Macros

Topic 3A: Create a Macro
Topic 3B: Attach a Macro to a Command Button
Topic 3C: Restrict Records Using a Where Condition

Lesson 4: Adding Interaction and Automation with Macros

Topic 4A: Require Data Entry with a Macro
Topic 4B: Display a Message Box with a Macro
Topic 4C: Automate Data Entry

Lesson 5: Making Forms More Effective

Topic 5A: Change the Display of Data Conditionally
Topic 5B: Display a Calendar on a Form
Topic 5C: Organize Information with Tab Pages

Lesson 6: Making Reports More Effective

Topic 6A: Cancel Printing of a Blank Report
Topic 6B: Include a Chart in a Report
Topic 6C: Arrange Data in Columns
Topic 6D: Create a Report Snapshot

Lesson 7: Maintaining an Access Database

Topic 7A: Link Tables to External Data Sources
Topic 7B: Back Up a Database
Topic 7C: Compact and Repair a Database
Topic 7D: Protect a Database with a Password
Topic 7E: Determine Object Dependency
Topic 7F: Document a Database
Topic 7G: Analyze the Performance of a Database

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program