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Microsoft Access 2003 Advanced
 
Target Audience:  

Users who need to develop databases which have complex structures or require an easy to use interface for a team or organisation to use.

 
   
Objectives:  

By the end of the course the user will be able to develop databases which include automated features such as customised menus, macros and command buttons and utilise complex queries, forms and reports using grouping tools and including calculations.

 
   
Prerequisites:  

Users must be able to confidently design and develop multiple table Access databases.  Users will require a good understanding of relationships and the four core elements of Microsoft Access, i.e. tables, queries, forms and reports.

 
   
 
       
     
  Duration: 2 Days
  Cost: £250 + VAT
     
 
  Course Date Location
  12/03/2012 Liverpool
  23/04/2012 Bradford
  27/09/2012 Liverpool
  25/10/2012 Bradford
     
 

Normalisation & Relationships

  • Understanding Normalisation
  • Join Types
 

Advanced Query Features

  • Changing the Join Type in a Query
  • Find Unmatched Queries
  • Find Duplicates Query
  • Crosstab Queries
 

Advanced Report Features

  • Multiple Table Reporting
  • Sorting and Grouping Report Data
  • Performing Calculations on Reports
  • Creating Custom Report Pages
 

Advanced Form Features

  • Bound and Unbound Controls
  • Creating a Calculated Control
  • Toggle Buttons, Options & Check Boxes
  • Option Groups
  • List Boxes and Combo Boxes
  • Page Tabs
 
Creating & Modifying Charts
  • Forms & Reports using the Chart Wizard
  • Creating a Global Chart
  • Creating a Record Bound Chart
  • Formatting Charts
  • Using PivotChart View
 
   
 

Macros & Database Automation

  • Creating a Macro

  • Running a Macro

  • Macro Examples

  • AutoExec Macros & Startup Defaults

  • Designing Application Menus
    Switchboards

  • Creating Custom Menus and Toolbars

  • Customising Menus & Toolbars

  • Applying Custom Menus & Toolbars to Forms & Reports

 

Multi User Databases

  • Storing Databases on a Network
  • Shared Databases
  • Setting Database Passwords
  • Understanding Groups & Users
  • Assigning Ownership
 

Database Management Tools

  • Backing Up a Database
  • Compacting & Repairing A Database
  • Front End & Back End Databases
  • Database Documenter