Course : Access, getting started

version 2016/2013/2010

Practical course - 3d - 21h00 - Ref. MEY
Price : 1350 CHF E.T.

Access, getting started

version 2016/2013/2010



This course introduces you to Access database management. You'll learn how to use the interface, create queries, forms and reports, and export and import data between Access and Excel.


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IN-HOUSE
CUSTOM

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

Ref. MEY
  3d - 21h00
1350 CHF E.T.




This course introduces you to Access database management. You'll learn how to use 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:
Analyze and understand the relationships between objects in an Access database
Create a table and its fields, associate a primary key
Defining links between tables
Create forms to improve table data entry
Querying data with queries
Produce reports to display database data

Intended audience
Anyone wishing to learn Access.

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 teaching based on discussion, case studies and training exercises.

Course schedule

1
Understanding the database

  • Database vocabulary and concepts.
  • Ribbon. Backstage menu. Navigation pane.
  • Database objects.
Hands-on work
Handling the interface.

2
Creating a database and tables

  • Analyze: create a table.
  • Create a database. Add a table.
  • Select fields. Add primary key.
  • Get to grips with data sheet mode.
Hands-on work
Create a database and tables.

3
Understanding the relationship between tables

  • Analyze relationships between tables.
  • Implement One-to-Many, Many-to-Many relationships.
Hands-on work
Enrich a relational model.

4
Mastering queries

  • Create simple queries with and without criteria.
  • Understand multi-table queries and relationships.
  • Use mismatch and duplicate selection queries.
  • Design calculations in queries.
  • Create advanced parameterized queries, with groupings.
Hands-on work
Filter table data, perform statistical calculations and evaluate data.

5
Fill in forms

  • Create a consultation form with the wizard.
  • Discover dual display and tabular mode.
  • Modify form object properties.
  • Know the creation and page modes.
  • Create an advanced form with sub-forms.
  • Integrate a calculation.
Hands-on work
Create forms and integrate sub-forms.

6
Editing data with a report

  • Create a simple report.
  • Improve formatting (fonts, etc.).
  • Create an advanced report with groupings.
  • Integrate calculations and statistics.
  • Insert headers and footers.
  • Layout the report.
Hands-on work
Create a report, use presentation tools, perform grouping and simple calculations.

7
Communicating with other products

  • Use the External data and relationships tab in Pack Office.
  • Export a table/query to Excel.
  • Export in PDF format and import in TXT format.
Hands-on work
Import/export data between Access and Excel.

8
Mastering database utilities

  • Identify tools. Compact a database.
  • Protect with password.
Hands-on work
Compact and protect the base.


Publication date : 03/08/2024


Dates and locations

Last places available
Guaranteed date, in person or remotely
Guaranteed session
From 7 to 9 October 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration
From 7 to 9 December 2026
FR
Remote class
Registration

REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 7 Oct., 7 Dec.