Microsoft Office Access 2007 Level 1 Course

In this course you will create and modify new databases and their various objects, examine the basic database concepts, and create and modify databases and their various objects using the Microsoft® Office Access 2007 relational database application. This course is designed for students who wish to learn the basic operations of the Microsoft Access 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 designing and creating new databases, tables, and relationships; creating and maintaining records; locating records; and producing reports based on the information in the database. It also provides the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed to advance to more complex Access responsibilities such as maintaining databases and using programming techniques that enhance Access applications.

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

• examine the basic database concepts and explore the Microsoft Office Access 2007 environment.
• design a simple database.
• build a new database with related tables.
• manage the data in a table.
• query a database using different methods.
• design forms.
• generate reports.

To ensure the successful completion of this course, prior attendance on or equivalent knowledge from the following courses is recommended:

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

This course is rated as a Fundamentals Course, suitable for novice computer users and beginners.

Topics covered on the 1 day Microsoft Office Access 2007 Level 1 course

Exploring the Access Environment

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

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

Building a Database

• Create a New Database
• Create a Table
• Manage Tables
• Create a Table Relationship

Managing Data in a Table

• Modify Table Data
• Sort Records
• Work with Subdatasheets

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

Designing Forms

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

Generating Reports

• View an Access Report
• Create a Report
• Create a Report Using the Report Wizard
• 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

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program