Microsoft Office Access 2003: Level 4

Overview

In previous levels, you were introduced to advanced topics that dealt with local database management. In this course, you will learn remote database management, how to exchange data with XML and other type applications, and how to automate your business processes by using VBA code.

Course Objectives

You will be introduced to the advanced features of the Access application and also the VBA programming language.

Prerequisites

To ensure the successful completion of Access 2003: Level 4, we recommend completion of the following courses, or equivalent knowledge from another source: Windows 2000: Introduction, Windows XP: Introduction, or Windows XP: Level 1 and Windows XP: Level 2 and Access 2003: Level 1, Access 2003: Level 2, and Access 2003: Level 3

Target Student:

Access 2003: Level 4 is for students who have a thorough understanding of the basic and advanced user features of the Access program, and are interested in learning introductory level administrator skillsets. The course is also for the student that may be working in a web-based environment and may need to adapt Access applications to the environment. It is also designed for students pursuing the Microsoft MOS Expert Level Certification for Access 2003.

Performance-Based Objectives

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

develop a data access page.

develop a data access page, a PivotTable, and a PivotChart.

import XML data and export Access data.

use VBA to automate a business process.

create and modify a database switchboard, and set and modify your startup options.

distribute a database and add security features to it.

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 product 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 233MHz 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 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 free hard disk space available for the Office installation.
A floppy disk drive.
A mouse or other pointing device.
An 800x600 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 2003 Professional Enterprise Edition.

Course duration

1 Day(s)

Course outline

Lesson 1: Making Your Data Available on the Web

Topic 1A: Create a Data Access Page by Using the Wizard
Topic 1B: Improve the Presentation of the Data Access Page
Topic 1C: Viewing Data Access Pages with the Browser
Topic 1D: Edit Data Using the Data Access Page
Topic 1E: Group Records in the Data Access Page

Lesson 2: Developing a Data Access Page in Design View

Topic 2A: Create a Data Access Page in Design View
Topic 2B: Incorporate a ComboBox in the Data Access Page
Topic 2C: Test the New Record Function of the Data Access Page
Topic 2D: Develop a PivotTable with the Office PivotTable Tool
Topic 2E: Develop a PivotChart

Lesson 3: Integrating Access into Your Business

Topic 3A: Import XML Data into an Access Database
Topic 3B: Export Access Data to XML Format
Topic 3C: Share Data with Other Office Applications

Lesson 4: Automating a Business Process with VBA

Topic 4A: Create a Standard Module
Topic 4B: Develop Code
Topic 4C: Call a Procedure from a Form
Topic 4D: Run the Procedure

Lesson 5: Creating a Switchboard and Setting the Startup Options

Topic 5A: Create a Database Switchboard
Topic 5B: Modify a Database Switchboard
Topic 5C: Set the Startup Options
Topic 5D: Modify the Startup Options

Lesson 6: Distributing and Securing the Database

Topic 6A: Split a Database
Topic 6B: Implement Security
Topic 6C: Set Passwords
Topic 6D: Encode and Decode a Database
Topic 6E: Convert an Access Database to an MDE File

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program