Publication date : 03/15/2024

Course : Access 2019, getting started

Practical course - 3d - 21h00 - Ref. VNB
Price : 1150 € E.T.

Access 2019, getting started




This training course will introduce you to database management in Access 2019. You'll learn how to get to grips with the interface, create queries, forms and reports, and export and import data between Access and Excel.


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Practical course in person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. VNB
  3d - 21h00
1150 € E.T.




This training course will introduce you to database management in Access 2019. You'll learn how to get to grips with the interface, create queries, forms and reports, and export and import data between Access and Excel.


Teaching objectives
At the end of the training, the participant will be able to:
Understand the relationships between objects in an Access database
Create a table and define relationships between tables
Creating forms
Querying data
Produce reports to display database data

Intended audience
Anyone wishing to learn Access 2019

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the Windows environment.

Practical details
Hands-on work
Discussions, experience sharing, demonstrations, tutorials and case studies to train you throughout the course.
Teaching methods
Active pedagogy based on discussion, case studies, training exercises and assessment of skills acquired throughout the course.

Course schedule

1
Analyze a database

  • Understand database vocabulary and concepts.
  • Prepare database design.
  • Get to grips with the interface: ribbon, navigation panel.
  • Identify the specific features of each version.
Exercise
Handling the interface. Prepare your database on paper.

2
Creating a database and tables

  • Design and customize the structure of a data table in creation mode.
  • Master the main field types and their properties: Text, Memo, Numeric, Date/Time, Yes/No...
  • Create a calculated field formula.
  • Define a primary key.
  • Set up the relationships structuring the database.
Hands-on work
Create a table from creation mode and an empty database.

3
Exploiting data with queries

  • Create simple queries with and without criteria.
  • Create parameterized queries.
  • Create queries with grouping operations.
  • Understand multi-table queries and relationships between tables.
  • Use mismatch and duplicate selection queries.
  • Design calculations in queries, use the expression generator.
Hands-on work
Filter table data, perform statistical calculations and evaluate data.

4
Enter data using forms.

  • Create a form using the wizard.
  • Use page mode.
  • Ensure the integrity of data entered: exploit the properties of form controls.
  • Use drop-down lists.
  • Create a form with sub-forms.
  • Integrate a calculation.
Hands-on work
Create input forms, integrate sub-forms and calculations.

5
Editing data with a report

  • Create a report with the wizard.
  • Use the different report display modes.
  • Create a report with groupings in page mode.
  • Integrate calculations and statistics.
  • Insert headers and footers, control page breaks.
  • Visualize data with graphs.
Hands-on work
Create and present a report. Group and calculate.

6
Mastering database utilities

  • Compact the database.
  • Protect with password.
  • Discover startup options.
  • Create a start menu and discover macros.
  • Communicate with other Office tools.
Hands-on work
Finalize the presentation of your database.