Access Basic (conducted in English) kursus

I this module the Access interface is reviewed and how to navigate through the various objects.

The following will be covered:

• The Access Interface
• Tabs and Groups
• The Navigation Pane in Access

In this module you’ll get an introduction to the theory behind the construction of a database. You will also get an understanding of relationships, keys and which problems may occur if the database is not built correctly from the beginning.

The following will be covered:

• What is a Database?
• Limiting the Database – which Information to Use
• Database Design with Access
• Using Normal Forms
• Primary Keys
• Relationships

In this module you’ll learn to create tables, adding fields with different data types and managing field properties. Tables are the foundation in a database, and therefore it’s important to design them correctly.

The following will be covered:

• Creating a Database in Access
• Creating a Table
• Fields and Data Types
• Restricting Input by Using Standard Values, Input Masks, Validation Rules, Mandatory Characters etc
• Navigating and Editing Data in Access
• Sorting and Filtering
• Importing/Exporting Data in Access
• Changing the Table Layout

In this module you’ll learn to create queries, choosing information/fields from various tables. You’ll go through the many opportunities in building criteria’s, as you often want to see a selected outcome of your data set. It will also be shown how to make calculations and using totals.

The following will be covered:

• What is a Query?
• Datasheet/Design View
• Extracting Data by Applying Criteria
• Extracting from One or More Tables in Access
• Calculated Fields
• Combined Fields in Access
• Extracting via User Input
• Extracting with Totals

In this module you’ll learn how to create and design Access forms. Learn how to create them with a nice layout, colors, and command buttons to open other forms, perform a search or print the current form. We look at the many wizards used to building forms.

The following will be covered:

• What is a Form?
• Form Design
• The Form Wizard in Access
• Adding Controls and Fields
• Text Boxes, Combo Boxes, Command Buttons, other Objects and Their Properties
• Adjusting and Placing Fields on a Form
• Navigating and Editing Data in Access
• Filtering on a Form
• Calculated Fields and use of Functions
• Navigation (Creating your Own Menu System)

In this module the goal is to create good-looking reports, quickly and easily. Reports can be printed, but often they are just shown on the screen. Reports have the advantage that they can handle and display huge amounts of data, as data can be grouped and sorted. You have the same design features as when you design a form, but of course, no interaction with the user. You learn to insert formulas, controls, and to use different sections for inserting repeated content or headlines.

The following will be covered:

• What is a Report?
• Report Structures
• The Report Wizard
• Display Options in Access
• Adding Controls and Fields
• Guide to Text Boxes, Combo Boxes, Command Buttons and other Objects and their Properties
• Designing a Report
• Adjusting and Placing Fields in Formulas
• Report Sections
• Sorting and Grouping in Access
• Editing and Printing
• Calculated Fields and Adding Functions