Access 2013 Introduction

Access icon

Course Length

Full day

Course Description

This class introduces participants to Access, a database management program used to store different types of information in an organized way so it can be easily and selectively retrieved. Users will create a new database and work with an existing database. Participants will learn how to manage and present the information using tables, queries, forms, and reports.

Course Topics

Getting Started

  • Orientation to Microsoft Access
  • Create a simple Access Database
  • Get Help in Microsoft Access

Working with Table Data

  • Modify table data
  • Sort & Filter records
  • Create Lookups

Querying a Database

  • Join data from different tables in a query
  • Sort and Filter data in a query
  • Perform calculations in a query

Creating Advanced Queries

  • Create Parameter queries
  • Create Action queries
  • Create Unmatched and Duplicate queries
  • Summarize data

Generating Reports

  • Create a report
  • Add controls to a report
  • Enhance the appearance of a report
  • Prepare a report for print

What Participants Receive

Each participant receives a guide containing step-by-step instructions.