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Microsoft Access

  • Navigating the Access environment
  • Understanding Microsoft Access objects
  • Working with the ribbon interface

Relational Database Theory Overview

  • Fields and records
  • Keys
  • Relationships
  • Normalization
  • Referential integrity

Table Construction - Basics

  • Selecting field types and sizes
  • Indexes
  • Data validation
  • Required fields
  • Input masks
  • Quick parts
  • Calculated fields

Creating and Using Forms in Microsoft Access

  • Creating simple forms
  • Navigating within forms
  • Switching between form views
  • Adding, editing, and deleting records
  • Validating and undoing record changes
  • Sorting, filtering, and using the search box
  • Using combo boxes on a form

Importing Data from External Files

  • Importing data from other databases
  • Importing text files (CSV)
  • Importing Excel spreadsheets
  • Linking tables from other databases

Collecting Information via Email

  • Creating mailouts to gather information
  • Managing responses

Queries in Microsoft Access

  • Select queries
  • Review of action queries

Finalizing the Application

  • Creating reports
  • Creating buttons to activate forms, reports, and queries
  • Setting up the start-up form
  • Splitting the database to separate data from the application

Requirements

Familiarity with the Microsoft Windows OS.

Foundational knowledge of Microsoft Access or another database system.

 14 Hours

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