A2K7L1
Microsoft Access 2007 Foundations
Course Duration: 1 Day
Class Time: 9 am - 4:30 pm

LESSON 1 - Access Basics

  • Understanding Databases
  • Using Database Templates
  • Open an Existing Database
  • The Access Environment
  • Working with Database Objects
  • Creating a Blank Database
  • Setting Access Options
  • Using Help

LESSON 2 - Working with Tables

  • Using Table Templates
  • Entering Data into a Table
  • Adding New Fields to a Table
  • Creating a Table from Scratch
  • Setting a Primary Key
  • Changing Column Width and Row Height
  • Rearranging Fields
  • Inserting and Deleting Fields
  • Changing Field Properties
  • Designing in Datasheet View

LESSON 3 - Working with Data

  • Editing Data
  • Formatting Table Data
  • Importing Excel Data into an
    Existing Table
  • Importing a Text File into a New Table
  • Selecting and Deleting Records
  • Sorting Records
  • Finding and Replacing Data
  • Filtering Data by Selection
  • Filtering Data by Form
  • Using Common Filters
  • Hiding/Unhiding Columns
  • Freezing Columns
  • Rearranging Columns
  • Displaying Column Totals in a Datasheet

LESSON 4 - Working with Queries

  • Working in Query Design View
  • Creating a Query in Design View
  • Adding Fields to a Query
  • Removing Fields from a Query
  • Saving a Query
  • Running a Query
  • Adding Criteria to a Query
  • Specifying Multiple Criteria
  • Sorting Data in a Query
  • Moving Columns in a Query
  • Using the Query Wizard

LESSON 5 - Creating Forms

  • Using the Form Wizard
  • Entering Data into a Form
  • A Look at Design View
  • Adding a Field to a Form
  • Changing Control Properties
  • Layout View
  • Finding Records in a Form

LESSON 6 - Creating Reports

  • Creating a Basic Report
  • Autoformatting a Report
  • Using the Report Wizard
  • Report View and Layout View
  • A Look at Design View
  • Modifying Report Setup
  • Printing Reports
  • Using the Label Wizard

Prerequisites

  • Basic Windows skills
  • Microsoft Excel experience helpful
  • Relational Database Design course helpful