Microsoft® Office Access® 2010: Advanced

You will create complex Access databases by structuring existing data, writing advanced queries, working with macros, and performing database maintenance.

Target Student: This course is for the individual whose job responsibilities include working with heavily related tables; creating advanced queries, forms, and reports; writing macros to automate common tasks; and performing general database maintenance.

Along with this course, you will receive Knowledge Packs. What are Knowledge Packs? – They are a collection of interactive resources, bundled with the course book that provides you with support before, during, and after a classroom event. Go beyond the book with Knowledge Packs for your training and extend your classroom experience with these powerful, enhanced learning tools.

The Learning Pad will provide you with access to an online portal with these components:

* Immersive content and interactive exercises that map to the course objectives
* Assessments to identify competency gaps and validate comprehension
* Electronic course book accessible via web browser or mobile device
* Printable quick reference cards and other performance support materials
* A bonus online course that complements the skills taught, enabling you to apply what you’ve learned in the workplace
* Access to vLabs is included to provide hands-on practice.

As a student, you will have access to these learning tools for up to 12 months!

Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Restructure data into appropriate tables to ensure data dependency and minimize redundancy.
  • Write advanced queries to analyze and summarize data.
  • Create and revise Microsoft® Office Access® 2010 macros.
  • Customize reports by using various Microsoft® Office Access® 2010 features.
  • Maintain their databases using Microsoft® Office Access® 2010 tools.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Structuring Existing Data
Topic 1A: Restructure the Data in a Table
Topic 1B: Create a Junction Table
Topic 1C: Improve the Table Structure

Lesson 2: Writing Advanced Queries
Topic 2A: Create SubQueries
Topic 2B: Create Unmatched and Duplicate Queries
Topic 2C: Group and Summarize Records Using Criteria
Topic 2D: Summarize Data Using a Crosstab Query
Topic 2E: Create a PivotTable and a PivotChart

Lesson 3: Simplifying Tasks with Macros
Topic 3A: Create a Macro
Topic 3B: Attach a Macro
Topic 3C: Restrict Records Using a Condition
Topic 3D: Validate Data Using a Macro
Topic 3E: Automate Data Entry Using a Macro

Lesson 4: Creating Effective Reports
Topic 4A: Include a Chart in a Report
Topic 4B: Print Data in Columns
Topic 4C: Cancel Printing of a Blank Report
Topic 4D: Publish Reports as PDF

Lesson 5: Maintaining an Access Database
Topic 5A: Link Tables to External Data Sources
Topic 5B: Manage a Database
Topic 5C: Determine Object Dependency
Topic 5D: Document a Database
Topic 5E: Analyze the Performance of a Database

Prerequisites:

To ensure your success, knowledge of basic and intermediate features of Access tables, relationships, and queries, forms, and reports is recommended. The following The Learning Pad courses or equivalent knowledge is recommended:

* Microsoft® Office Access® 2010: Level 1
* Microsoft® Office Access® 2010: Level 2