Microsoft Access 2016: Level 1

Learn how to create a variety of data tables and forms, analyze the data, and write reports. In Level 1 examine basic database concepts, create and modify databases, and be introduced to basic concepts of performing queries and building reports.

Prerequisite: Understanding of the Basics of Windows

Target Student: This course is designed for students who wish to establish a foundational understanding of Microsoft Office Access 2013, including the skills necessary to create a new database, construct data tables, design forms and reports, and create queries.

Overview: A relational database application such as Microsoft Office Access 2013 can help you and your organization collect and manage large amounts of data.

In this course, you will learn how to use Access 2013 to manage your data, including creating a new database, constructing tables, designing forms and reports and creating queries to join, filter, and sort data.

Course Objectives: In this course, you will learn to create and manage a fundamental Access 2013 database.
You will:

• Navigate within the Microsoft Access application environment and create a simple database
• Organize and manage data stored within Access tables
• Use queries to join, sort, and filter data from different tables
• Create advanced queries, including action queries and parameter queries
• Create and format custom reports
• Customize Access configuration options

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Access

• Topic A: Orientation to Microsoft Access
• Topic B: Create a Simple Access Database 
• Topic C: Get Help in Microsoft Access

Lesson 2: Working with Table Data

• Topic A: Modify Table Data
• Topic B: Sort and Filter Records
• Topic C: Create Lookups

Lesson 3: Querying a Database

• Topic A: Join Data from Different Tables in a Query
• Topic B: Sort and Filter Data in a Query
• Topic C: Perform Calculations in a Query

Lesson 4: Creating Advanced Queries

• Topic A: Create Parameter Queries
• Topic B: Create Action Queries
• Topic C: Create Unmatched and Duplicate Queries
• Topic D: Summarize Data

Lesson 5: Generating Reports

• Topic A: Create a Report
• Topic B: Add Controls to a Report
• Topic C: Enhance the Appearance of a Report
• Topic D: Prepare a Report for Print

Lesson 6: Customizing the Access Environment

• Topic A: The Access Options Dialog Box