About the Course
This 2-day Advanced Access course builds on the introductory topics covered in the Microsoft Access 2016 Essentials course. Participants will extend their Microsoft Access skills to an advanced level; by learning advanced sql syntax and queries, creating relational databases, creating and using advanced macro techniques, basic VBA commands and other advanced features. Our courses are delivered in a prectical, hands-on manner to facilitate learning in a real-world context.
Who should do this course?
This course is suitable for participants who want to upgrade their Access 2016 skills to an advanced level. Upon completion of this course participants should be able to effectively design secure and scalable multi-user databases.
Prerequisites
Participants should have completed our Access 2016 Essentials course, or have equivalent practical knowledge; including creating databases, tables, queries, forms and reports.
Course Dates
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Sydney Class Dates
Book NowLevel 11, 32 Walker Street, North Sydney , NSW 2060
10 - 11 Sep 19 Tue - Wed 24 - 25 Oct 19 Thu - Fri 09 - 10 Dec 19 Mon - Tue 30 - 31 Jan 20 Thu - Fri 16 - 17 Mar 20 Mon - Tue -
Melbourne Class Dates
Book NowLevel 12, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne , VIC 3000
05 - 06 Aug 19 Mon - Tue 25 - 26 Sep 19 Wed - Thu 21 - 22 Nov 19 Thu - Fri 20 - 21 Jan 20 Mon - Tue 05 - 06 Mar 20 Thu - Fri -
Brisbane Class Dates
Book NowLevel 6, 371 Queen Street, Brisbane , QLD 4000
09 - 10 Oct 19 Wed - Thu 09 - 10 Jan 20 Thu - Fri 30 - 31 Mar 20 Mon - Tue 25 - 26 Jun 20 Thu - Fri 14 - 15 Sep 20 Mon - Tue
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Canberra Class Dates
Book NowLevel 4, 54 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra , ACT 2601
03 - 04 Oct 19 Thu - Fri 13 - 14 Jan 20 Mon - Tue 02 - 03 Apr 20 Thu - Fri 22 - 23 Jun 20 Mon - Tue 17 - 18 Sep 20 Thu - Fri -
Adelaide Class Dates
Book Now19 Young Street, Adelaide , SA 5000
16 - 17 Sep 19 Mon - Tue 02 - 03 Mar 20 Mon - Tue 28 - 29 May 20 Thu - Fri 10 - 11 Aug 20 Mon - Tue 05 - 06 Nov 20 Thu - Fri -
Perth Class Dates
Level 1, 140 St Georges Terrace, Perth , WA 6000
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Unit 1: Relational Database Design
- Designing a Relational Database
- Scoping the System
- Determining the Inputs
- Normalising a Database
- First Normal Form (1NF)
- Second Normal Form (2NF)
- Second Normal Form – Case Study
- Third Normal Form (3NF)
- Database Indexing
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Unit 2: Creating a Relational Database
- Creating a New Database File
- Creating Lookup Tables
- Defining a Primary Key
- Saving and Closing a Table
- Creating the Expense Type Table
- Creating the Transactions Table
- Creating the Details Table
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Unit 3: Setting Table Relationships
- Understanding Table Relationships
- Understanding Lookup Relationships
- Looking Up the Employees Table
- Looking Up the Expense Types Table
- Viewing Table Relationships
- Understanding Table Joins
- Editing the Employee Table Join
- Editing the Expense Type Table Join
- Creating a New Join
- Creating a Relationship Report
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Unit 4: Importing and Exporting Records
- Exporting Records to Microsoft Excel
- Exporting Records to a Text File
- Importing From Microsoft Excel
- Importing From a Text File
- Linking To an External Source
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Unit 5: Multi Table Queries
- Understanding Relational Queries
- Creating a Relational Query Design
- Filtering a Relational Query
- Filtering Related Fields
- Adding More Tables and Fields
- Utilising Hidden Fields
- Understanding Query Joins
- Creating an Inner Join
- Creating a Left Outer Join
- Creating a Right Outer Join
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Unit 6: Parameter Queries
- Creating a Parameter Query
- Displaying All Records
- Using Parameters to Display a Range
- Using Parameters in Expressions
- Using Parameters with Wildcards
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Unit 7: Calculations in Queries
- Creating a Calculated Field
- Formatting Calculated Fields
- Summarising Data Using a Query
- Changing the Grouping
- Calculating With Dates
- Using Criteria in Calculations
- Concatenating String Fields
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Unit 8: Aggregation Queries
- Creating an Aggregation Query
- Working with Aggregation Queries
- Multiple Aggregations
- Modifying Aggregation Headings
- Aggregating Calculated Fields
- Applying Criteria to Aggregates
- Understanding Nested Queries
- Creating an Assembly Query
- Creating the Nesting Query
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Unit 9: Action Queries
- Creating a Make Table Query
- Using a Make Table Query
- Understanding Expressions and Update Queries
- Preparing an Update Query
- Running an Update Query
- Updating Using Expressions
- Running an Expression-Based Update
- Creating a Delete Query
- Running a Delete Query
- Creating an Append Query
- Running an Append Query
- Turning Action Messages Off
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Unit 10: Modifying Forms
- Understanding Form Design and Layout
- Switching Between Form Views
- Selecting Form Objects
- Working With a Control Stack
- Changing Control Widths
- Moving Controls on a Form
- Aligning Controls
- Understanding Properties
- Changing Label Captions
- Adding an Unbound Control
- Adding a Control Source
- Formatting a Control
- Checking the Current Tab Order
- Changing the Tab Order
- Inserting the Date into the Form Header
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Unit 11: DIY Forms
- Creating a Multiple Item Form
- Adjusting the Layout of a Form
- Typing Into a Form Layout
- Disabling Fields
- DIY Sub Forms
- Removing SubForm Redundancy
- Splitting and Merging Layout Cells
- Adding an Easy Lookup Field
- Adding Buttons to a Form
- Adjusting Form Properties
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Unit 12: Creating and Using Macros
- Understanding Macros and VBA
- Creating a Macro
- Running a Macro
- Modifying an Existing Macro
- Interacting With the User
- Stepping Through a Macro
- Documenting Macros
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Unit 13: Macro Techniques
- Creating a Print Macro
- Using Conditions to Enhance a Macro
- Creating a Sequence of Conditions
- Understanding the Versatility of MsgBox
- Using the MsgBox Function
- Reconfiguring a Message Box
- Using the InputBox Function
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Unit 14: Macros on Forms
- Understanding Macros on Forms
- Creating Navigation Macros
- Accessing Event Macros
- Creating Unassigned Buttons
- Programming an Event
- Running an Event Macro
- Modifying an Event Macro
- Setting Echo Off
- Adding a Close Button
- Creating a Search Macro
- Running the Search Macro
- Understanding the Search Macro
- Naming Macros
- Referencing Macro Sheet Macros
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Unit 15: Database Wellness
- Compacting and Repairing a Database
- Understanding Database Splitting
- Using the Database Splitter
- Managing Linked Tables
- Checking Object Dependencies
- Analysing Database Performance
- Documenting a Database
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Unit 16: An Introduction to VBA
- Understanding VBA
- Coding VBA for an Event
- Running VBA Event Code
- Understanding MsgBox and InputBox
- Modifying an Existing Procedure
- Understanding the Modified Code
- Creating a Standard Module
- Loan Simulator Code
- Running the Code
- Understanding the Loan Simulator Code
- Creating a Button for the Simulator
- Attaching the Simulator Code
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Course Reviews
(4.90 out of 5) Jill R [ 14 March, 2019 ]
I expected this course to be challenging and it was, but in a good way. Alex was really good at helping us to see the practical applications of what we were learning.
(5.00 out of 5) Andrew S [ 03 September, 2018 ]
Tom is a great trainer/educator. Engaging, witty and very informative. Tom addressed all of our queries and explained each procedure in a methodical and detailed manner.
(5.00 out of 5) Jacky D [ 09 April, 2018 ]
Very good, very informative and I have increased my skills easily via a great instructor and structured program.
(4.00 out of 5) Harry J [ 09 April, 2018 ]
Very knowledgeable instructor who was able to answer question in an easy way to understand.
It was useful while during the course I was able to think about how I could apply this into my work.
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