Publication Details

Intermediate Microsoft Access 2002
Price: $99.00
Business Focus: Computer Applications
Instructor: AlanSimpson
Course Code: na2
Delivery Method: Instructor-led Online Course
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Course Overview:
Virtually all modern businesses rely on databases to manage their information. In this hands-on, project oriented online course, you’ll learn the skills needed to build real world Microsoft Access 2002 databases with the features and capabilities needed in today’s business climate.

You’ll learn about designing tables and joining and working with multiple tables through queries. You’ll learn how to create advanced, professional-quality forms and dialog boxes. You’ll create advanced reports with totals, subtotals, business charts, and more. In addition, you will use macros to automate business processes. You’ll see an example of using cut-and-paste to import Visual Basic code into your databases. And finally, you’ll learn how to pull all the pieces of your database together into an easy-to-use, fully functional database application.
Instructor Biography:
Alan Simpson is the author of over 80 computer books published in a dozen languages, including Alan Simpson's Windows XP Bible and Mastering Access 2002. Alan writes about word processing, spreadsheets, databases, operating systems, Internet, Web design, and computer programming. He has also worked as a teacher and served as a consultant to everything from small businesses to huge government projects. He holds a Master's Degree in Experimental Psychology (Learning and Motivation).
Course Syllabus:
Lesson 1 Syllabus Creating a Database and Tables
Lesson 2 Syllabus Creating Custom Forms, Part 1
Lesson 2 Objective Design and create the tables and fields for a database.
Lesson 3 Syllabus Creating Custom Forms, Part 2
Lesson 3 Objective Create professional-quality forms using the Form Wizard and Form Design tools.
Lesson 4 Syllabus Creating Custom Forms, Part 3
Lesson 4 Objective Enhance custom forms with calculated controls, pictures, and drop-down menus.
Lesson 5 Syllabus Working with Multiple Tables
Lesson 5 Objective Create custom dialog boxes with tabs, subforms, command buttons, and decorative boxes.
Lesson 6 Syllabus Working with Text and Numbers
Lesson 6 Objective Understand and implement one-to-many relationships between tables.
Lesson 7 Syllabus Awesome Access Automation
Lesson 7 Objective Use expressions to perform calculations and make decisions within a database.
Lesson 8 Syllabus Mastering Macros
Lesson 8 Objective Automate business processes with calculated fields and queries.
Lesson 9 Syllabus Intermediate Report Techniques
Lesson 9 Objective Automate business processes using macros.
Lesson 10 Syllabus More Reports and Business Charts
Lesson 10 Objective Create reports to print mailing labels, invoices, and receipts from multiple tables.
Lesson 11 Syllabus Introducing VBA
Lesson 11 Objective Use subreports, charts, and reports with totals and subtotals to provide instant access to information.
Lesson 12 Syllabus Pulling It All Together
Lesson 12 Objective Understand the purpose of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) and incorporate VBA code into your own databases.