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APAC101 - Microsoft Access 2010 Introduction

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This course is designed for students who wish to learn the basic operations of the Microsoft Access Database program to perform their day-to-day responsibilities, and to understand the advantages that using a relational database program can bring to their business processes. Individuals should attend this course whose job responsibilities include designing and creating new databases, tables, and relationships; creating and maintaining records; locating records; and producing reports based on the information in the database. It also provides the fundamental knowledge and techniques needed to advance to more complex Access responsibilities such as maintaining databases and using programming techniques that enhance Access applications.

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Upcoming classes

Number	Class Date	Location	Length	Cost	Sign up
APAC101	Jul 02, 2012 - Jul 03, 2012	Springfield	2 days	$280.00	Register
APAC101	Sep 10, 2012 - Sep 11, 2012	Bloomington	2 days	$280.00	Register

Prerequisites

To be successful in this course, you should be familiar with using personal computers and you should have used the mouse and keyboard. You should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on the computer. Specifically, you should be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and manage files and folders. To ensure your success, we recommend you first take one of Element K's introductory Windows courses, such as either of the following, or have equivalent skills and knowledge:

Windows XP Professional: Level 1 or

Windows XP: Introduction

Detailed Class Syllabus

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Access 2010
Topic 1A: Identify the Elements of the User Interface
Topic 1B: Identify the Tabs and Commands on the Ribbon
Topic 1C: Obtain Help in Access

Lesson 2: Identifying the Components of a Database
Topic 2A: Define Database Concepts
Topic 2B: Identify the Components of a Database
Topic 2C: Examine the Relational Database Design Process

Lesson 3: Organizing Data in Tables
Topic 3A: Create a Table
Topic 3B: Modify Table Data and Properties
Topic 3C: Create a Table Relationship

Lesson 4: Viewing Data in Tables
Topic 4A: Sort Records
Topic 4B: Filter Records
Topic 4C: View Data from Related Tables

Lesson 5: Querying a Database
Topic 5A: Create a Query
Topic 5B: Add Criteria to a Query
Topic 5C: Add a Calculated Field to a Query
Topic 5D: Perform Calculations on a Record Grouping

Lesson 6: Designing Forms
Topic 6A: Create a Form
Topic 6B: View Data Using an Access Form
Topic 6C: Modify a Form

Lesson 7: Generating Reports
Topic 7A: View an Access Report
Topic 7B: Create a Report
Topic 7C: Add a Calculated Field to a Report
Topic 7D: Format the Controls in a Report
Topic 7E: Apply a Theme to a Report
Topic 7F: Prepare a Report for Print

Lesson 8: Controlling Data Entry
Topic 8A: Constrain Data Entry Using Field Properties
Topic 8B: Establish Data Entry Formats for Entering Field Values
Topic 8C: Create a List of Values for a Field

Lesson 9: Joining Tables
Topic 9A: Create Query Joins
Topic 9B: Join Tables with No Common Fields
Topic 9C: Relate Data Within a Table

Lesson 10: Creating Flexible Queries
Topic 10A: Set the Select Query Properties
Topic 10B: Retrieve Records Based on Input Criteria
Topic 10C: Create Action Queries

Lesson 11: Improving Forms
Topic 11A: Restrict Data Entry in Forms
Topic 11B: Organize Information with Tab Pages
Topic 11C: Add a Command Button to a Form
Topic 11D: Create a Subform
Topic 11E: Display a Summary of Data in a Form
Topic 11F: Change the Display of Data Conditionally

Lesson 12: Customizing Reports
Topic 12A: Organize Report Information
Topic 12B: Format Reports
Topic 12C: Control Report Pagination
Topic 12D: Summarize Report Information
Topic 12E: Add a Subreport to an Existing Report
Topic 12F: Create a Mailing Label Report

Lesson 13: Sharing Data Across Applications
Topic 13A: Import Data into Access
Topic 13B: Export Data to Text File Formats
Topic 13C: Export Access Data to Excel
Topic 13D: Create a Mail Merge