1/2 Day Course

Performance-based objectives

• Explore the Microsoft Office Access 2007 interface.
• Work with tables and forms.
• Create queries and reports using the enhanced features of Access 2007.
• Work with external data.li>

Prerequisites

This course is designed for experienced Access users who have worked with earlier versions of Microsoft Access, ideally Microsoft Access 2003, and who have upgraded to Microsoft Access 2007. Students enrolling in this course should understand how to use some version of Access, preferably 2003 or XP, and have some familiarity with the Internet. This course covers the commonly used new features for a typical user. Due to the nature of this course and the minimal prerequisites, there are other more advanced new features that are not covered in depth.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Exploring the Access Environment

• Topic 1A: Explore the User Interface
• Topic 1B: Work with the Ribbon
• Topic 1C: Work with Contextual Tabs
• Topic 1D: Customize the Access Environment

Lesson 2: Creating Tables and Forms

• Topic 2A: Create a Table
• Topic 2B: Create a Form
• Topic 2C: Design a Form Layout

Lesson 3: Creating Queries and Reports

• Topic 3A: Query a Database
• Topic 3B: Generate Reports
• Topic 3C: Format a Report

Lesson 4: Working with External Data

• Topic 4A: Import Data
• Topic 4B: Export Data