Access Essentials Course
(4.91 out of 5) 132 Student Reviews
About the Course
During this 2-day introductory course, participants will learn to build databases using Microsoft Access. A hands-on approach is taken throughtout this course, and emphasis is placed on good design practices and database design theory. Students will learn to design and create a basic database, apply validation, logic and relationships, work with transactional records, write queries and generate reports.
Who should do this course?
This course is designed for participants who new to Microsoft Access and want to gain the skills and knowledge to create database systems. Learn to enter, edit and delete data in database files, modify and format tables, sort and validate the data, write queries on the data, and produce information in forms and reports.
Prerequisites
This course assumes no prior knowledge of Microsoft Access however a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system is required.
Course Details
$990 incl GST
- Duration:2 Days
- Max. Class Size:10
- Avg. Class Size:5
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Study Mode:
Classroom Online Live
- Level:Beginner
- CPD Hours:12 hours
- Course Times: Classroom: 9.00am to 5.00pm approx(Local Time) Online Live: 9.00am to 5.00pm approx(AEST or AEDT)
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Course Dates
Sydney Class Dates
Level 11, 32 Walker Street, North Sydney , NSW 2060
| 10-11 Nov 25 | Mon - Tue | Online Live |
| 22-23 Jan 26 | Thu - Fri | Online Live |
| 03-04 Mar 26 | Tue - Wed | Online Live |
| 13-14 Apr 26 | Mon - Tue | Online Live |
| 28-29 May 26 | Thu - Fri | Online Live |
Melbourne Class Dates
Level 12, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne , VIC 3000
| 10-11 Nov 25 | Mon - Tue | Online Live |
| 22-23 Jan 26 | Thu - Fri | Online Live |
| 03-04 Mar 26 | Tue - Wed | Online Live |
| 13-14 Apr 26 | Mon - Tue | Online Live |
| 28-29 May 26 | Thu - Fri | Online Live |
Brisbane Class Dates
All courses facilitated in, Online Live format , QLD
| 10-11 Nov 25 | Mon - Tue | Online Live |
| 22-23 Jan 26 | Thu - Fri | Online Live |
| 03-04 Mar 26 | Tue - Wed | Online Live |
| 13-14 Apr 26 | Mon - Tue | Online Live |
| 28-29 May 26 | Thu - Fri | Online Live |
Canberra Class Dates
All courses facilitated in, Online Live format , ACT
| 10-11 Nov 25 | Mon - Tue | Online Live |
| 22-23 Jan 26 | Thu - Fri | Online Live |
| 03-04 Mar 26 | Tue - Wed | Online Live |
| 13-14 Apr 26 | Mon - Tue | Online Live |
| 28-29 May 26 | Thu - Fri | Online Live |
Adelaide Class Dates
All courses facilitated in, Online Live format , SA
| 10-11 Nov 25 | Mon - Tue | Online Live |
| 22-23 Jan 26 | Thu - Fri | Online Live |
| 03-04 Mar 26 | Tue - Wed | Online Live |
| 13-14 Apr 26 | Mon - Tue | Online Live |
| 28-29 May 26 | Thu - Fri | Online Live |
Perth Class Dates
All courses facilitated in, Online Live format , WA
| 10-11 Nov 25 | Mon - Tue | Online Live |
| 22-23 Jan 26 | Thu - Fri | Online Live |
| 03-04 Mar 26 | Tue - Wed | Online Live |
| 13-14 Apr 26 | Mon - Tue | Online Live |
| 28-29 May 26 | Thu - Fri | Online Live |
Course Units
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Unit 1: Access Orientation
- Understanding Microsoft Access
- Starting Access in Windows 8
- Understanding the Start Screen
- Creating a New Blank Database
- Understanding the Backstage View
- Opening an Existing Database File
- Understanding the Access Screen
- Using the Ribbon
- Working With the Navigation Pane
- Adding Commands to the QAT
- Working with Touch Mode
- Working with a Table
- Working With Other Database Objects
- Closing a Database File
- Exiting From Access
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Unit 2: Designing a Lookup Database
- Understanding How Access Stores Data
- Understanding Access Data Types
- Scoping Your New Database
- Identifying Table Problems
- Refining Table Structures
- Finalising the Design
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Unit 3: Creating a Lookup Database
- Creating a New Database File
- Creating the Lookup Table
- Defining the Primary Key
- Saving and Closing a Table
- Creating the Transaction Table
- Understanding Lookup Table Relationships
- Connecting To a Lookup Table
- Viewing Table Relationships
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Unit 4: Modifying Table Structures
- Opening an Existing Table
- Adding Fields to an Existing Table
- Understanding Field Properties
- Changing Field Size
- Changing Field Names
- Changing Decimal Places
- Changing Date Formats
- Indexing Fields
- Deleting Fields from a Table
- Copying a Table within a Database
- Deleting a Table from a Database File
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Unit 5: Adding Records to a Table
- Typing Records in a Table
- Adding Records Using a Form
- Saving a Form Layout for Re-use
- Adding Records Using an Existing Form
- Assignment: Adding Records
- Importing From Microsoft Excel
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Unit 6: Adding Transactional Records
- Typing Transactional Records
- Adding Transactional Records Using a Form
- Assignment: Adding Transactional Records
- Adding Records Using a Subdatasheet
- Removing a Subdatasheet
- Inserting a Subdatasheet
Unit 6: Adding Transactional Records
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Unit 7: Data Validation
- Assigning Default Values
- Validation Rules and Text
- Validating Numbers
- Setting Required Fields
- Working with Validations
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Unit 8: Working With Records
- Table Navigation
- Navigating To a Specific Record
- Editing a Record
- Deleting Record Data
- Undoing a Change
- Deleting a Record
- Deleting Several Records
- Searching In a Table
- Searching In a Field
- Finding and Replacing
- Printing Records from a Table
- Compacting a Database
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Unit 9: Formatting Tables
- Changing Column Widths
- Formatting Cells in a Table
- Changing Fonts
- Moving Columns in a Table
- Freezing Columns in a Table
- Hiding Columns in a Table
- Un-hiding Columns
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Unit 10: Sorting and Filtering
- Simple Sorting
- Sorting On Several Fields
- Simple Filtering
- Working with Filters
- Filtering Between Dates
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Unit 11: Creating Queries
- Understanding Queries
- Creating a Query Design
- Working with a Query
- Changing a Query Design
- Applying Record Criteria
- Clearing Selection Criteria
- Saving a Query
- Running Queries from the Navigation Pane
- Deleting a Query
- Assignment: Creating Queries
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Unit 12: Querying Techniques
- Modifying a Saved Query
- Creating AND Queries
- Creating OR Queries
- Querying Numeric Data
- Querying Dates
- Using a Range Expression
- Querying Opposite Values
- Moving Fields in a Query
- Sorting Query Data
- Removing Fields from a Query
- Querying Using Wildcards
- Problem Characters
- Querying With a Lookup Table
- Sorting Query Data Numerically
- Displaying NULL Values
- Querying For Uniqueness
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Unit 13: Creating and Using Reports
- Understanding Reporting In Access
- Creating a Basic Report
- Working with Existing Reports
- Previewing and Printing a Report
- Changing the Report Layout
- Using the Report Wizard
- Creating a Grouped Report
- Creating a Statistical Report
- Working with Grouped Reports
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Unit 14: Creating and Using Forms
- Understanding Forms
- Creating a Basic Form
- Creating a Split Form
- Binding a Form to a Query
- Using the Form Wizard
- Working with Existing Forms
- Editing Records in a Form
- Deleting Records through a Form
- Deleting an Unwanted Form
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Unit 15: Using a Navigation Form
- Creating a Simple Navigation Form
- Creating a More Complex Navigation Form
- Creating the Navigation Form Page Tabs
- Creating Subsidiary Pages
- Adding Subsidiary Pages
- Editing Page Tab Names
- Applying a Theme
- Modifying Properties
- Automatically Starting the Navigation Form
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Student Reviews
This course was great. I liked the approach of covering everything on the first day and then adding complexity on the 2nd day. The repetition of the 1st day content on day 2 is a good approach to help memory retention.
Alex is an excellent instructor. He answered all questions in detail and went through each topic in an easy-to-understand manner. Highly recommend.
I attended the Access Essentials course and found it valuable. I learned something truly useful that I can apply in my work, and I'm really happy about the experience
This is a resit for me, minimal information was repeated. I learnt new tasks in this course around action queries. This will help me work through my own databases, dates and calculations
Hi Alex, thank you for the past 2 days of Microsoft Access training. Excellent presentation and I thoroughly enjoyed it! I learned so much. Hope to see you again in the future! Cheers, Jaya.
Your interactive approach and proactive attitude made the learning experience not only effective but also genuinely engaging. Thank you for your dedication and for going the extra mile to ensure everyone stays on track and motivated
Answered all my questions, even when they were outside the scoop of the course material. The language used was understood. Lot of tips and tricks given.
Course was very engaging with alot of practical work. Covered pretty much what I wanted out of a beginner Access course.
Course was extremely worthwhile, and I would highly recommend. A lot of very good information taught and will greatly assist in my day-to-day work.
Sean was very helpful & informative, they took the time explaining the ins and outs and assisted with all queries arising during the course.
Sean kept the two days interesting and engaging and was always open to questions and issues. Thank you so much, it was exactly what I needed.
Really great starter course. Sean was a terrific teacher - very thorough and never rushed - allowed the pace to flow, but would slow up when requested - answered questions well and explained in detail - I enjoyed the star wars references and Dad jokes as well!
This was a really useful course to improve and solidify my Access knowledge. I already had basic Access experience through picking up management of a database developed by someone else, but I only knew what to do based on the previous person's instructions. The knowledge wasn't all new to me, but it helped me understand the what and why behind what I had been doing. I also learnt a lot of new tools, which helps me to understand my current database more and gave me ideas on how to improve it. Alex is great and very knowledgeable!
Course was great, Alex did a fantastic job. My only minor comment would be include a couple quick of pauses here and there to check we are all keeping up.
Adam was such a good instructor, He was engaging, spoke and lead very clearly. Everything made sense with his explanations.
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