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Introduction
Your training and experience using Microsoft® Access® 2016 has given you basic database management skills, such as creating tables, designing forms and reports, and building queries. In this course, you will expand your knowledge of relational database design, write advanced queries, structure existing data, validate data entered into a database, and customize reports. Extending your knowledge of Microsoft Access 2016 will result in a robust, functional database for your users.
You can also use the course to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification exam for Microsoft Access 2016.
Target Student
This course is designed for students wishing to gain intermediate-level skills or individuals whose job responsibilities include constructing relational databases, performing database maintenance, or creating advanced queries and reports.
Pre-requisites
To ensure your success, it is recommended you have completed Microsoft® Office Access® 2016: Part 1 or possess equivalent knowledge. It is also suggested that you have end-user skills with any current version of Windows, including being able to start programs, switch between programs, locate saved files, close programs, and use a browser to access websites. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking either of the following Logical Operations courses, or any similar courses in general Microsoft Windows skills:
- Using Microsoft® Windows® 10
OR
- Microsoft® Windows® 10: Transition from Windows® 7
- Microsoft® Office Access® 2016: Part 1
Course objectives
In this course, you will create and manage an Access 2016 database.
You will:
- Design a relational database
- Join tables to retrieve data from unrelated tables
- Validate data entered into a database
- Use advanced queries to manipulate your data
- Organize a database for efficiency and performance, and to maintain data integrity
- Customize reports to organize the displayed information and produce specific print layout
Course content
Lesson 1: Designing a Relational Database |
Lessons:
Topic A: Relational Database Design Topic B: Create a Table Topic C: Create Table Relationships |
Lesson 2: Joining Tables |
Lessons:
Topic A: Create Query Joins Topic B: Relate Data Within a Table Topic C: Work with Subdatasheets |
Lesson 3: Using Data Validation |
Lessons:
Topic A: Use Field Validation Topic B: Use Form and Record Validation |
Lesson 4: Creating Advanced Queries |
Lessons:
Topic A: Create Parameter Queries Topic B: Summarize Data Topic C: Create Subqueries Topic D: Create Action Queries Topic E: Create Unmatched and Duplicate Queries |
Lesson 5: Organizing a Database for Efficiency |
Lessons:
Topic A: Data Normalization Topic B: Create a Junction Table Topic C: Improve Table Structure |
Lesson 6: Using Advanced Reporting Techniques |
Lessons:
Topic A: Include Control Formatting in a Report Topic B: Add a Calculated Field to a Report Topic C: Add a Subreport to an Existing Report |
Associated certifications and exam
On successful completion of this course students will receive a Torque IT attendance certificate.
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