LearnKey Training

Access 2000
Access 2000


Access 2000

3 Sessions –
9 Hours of Interactive Training
Relational databases are a critical component of the infrastructure that allows modern society to easily store, index and share information. LearnKey’s comprehensive training teaches you step-by-step the powerful facets of database management and usage with Access 2000. The straightforward approach of Reed Jacobson will help you become comfortable using tables, queries, forms, and reports. With this increased understanding, you’ll be confident in the Access environment.

Benefits
  • Gain valuable skills and improve personal productivity.
  • Acquire knowledge that will add credibility for future career opportunities.
  • Increase marketability by using the latest information technology.
    • Also Available:
    · Test Prep
    About The Author
    As an author and independent consultant specializing in creative training, consulting, and custom development services, Reed Jacobson is one of the top experts in the country on Microsoft products. Reed is the author of the best selling Microsoft Press book Excel Visual Basics Step by Step, which has been published in over 20 languages worldwide. He has been a featured presenter at Microsoft conferences in Orlando, New Orleans, Buenos Aires, and Kuala Lampur. Before becoming an author and consultant, Reed worked for ten years as a programmer for Hewlett-Packard. His years of training experience and programming background bring a profound insight to his training sessions.
    Session 1

    Section A: Introduction
    · Uses for a Database
    · Access & Other Office Applications
    · Understanding & Comparing Tables
    · Creating a New Database

    Section B: Creating an Attribute Table
    · Datasheet View
    · Design View
    · Entering Values
    · Datasheet Features
    · Print Preview
    · Access vs. Excel
    · Saving Design Changes

    Section C: Creating a Lookup Table
    · Creating a New Table
    · Creating a Primary Key
    · Creating a Relationship Between Tables
    · Cascade Update & Deletes
    · Entering Data in a Sub-form
    · Creating a Lookup to a Text Key

    Section D: Creating Queries
    · Sorting & Filtering
    · Save as a Query
    · Editing a Query in Design View
    · Using the Query Wizard to Join Tables
    · Changing Values in a Query

    Section E: Creating Forms
    · Create an AutoForm
    · Columnar, Datasheet & Tabular Forms
    · Printing Form

    Section F: Creating a Measures Table
    · Designing a Measures Table
    · Using Automatic & Primary Keys
    · Specifying Column Data Types
    · Creating a Lookup
    · Preventing Duplicate Keys
    · Relating Tables

    Section G: Creating Summary Queries
    · Creating Summary Queries
    · Crosstab Queries

    Section H: Creating Reports
    · Create a Tabular Report
    · Using the Report Wizard
    · Editing the Report

    Section I: Discovering More
    · Customize Access
    · Using the Office Assistant & Help Window

    		Session 2

    Section A: Designing a Database
    · Introduction
    · Field Names
    · Keys

    Section B: Importing & Exporting Tables
    · Importing from Access
    · Exporting
    · Copying To & From Excel

    Section C: Customizing Field Definitions
    · Field Features
    · Order Detail Table

    Section D: Extending Queries
    · Making a New Query
    · Filters & Criteria
    · Add a Field

    Section E: Creating Action Queries
    · Create New Query
    · Modify Query
    · Update Action Query
    · Delete Query

    Section F: Managing a Database
    · Suggestions
    · Database Security
    · Synchronization
    · Linking Databases

    Section G: Improving Database Design
    · Table Indexes
    · Relationships
    · Splitting Tables

    		Session 3

    Section A: Creating Report Details
    · Creating Forms & Reports
    · Queries in Design View
    · Creating Reports in Design View
    · Linking Reports to Queries
    · Altering Labels
    · Adding Files
    · Converting Text Boxes to Labels
    · Refining Label Location

    Section B: Creating Report Groupings
    · Sorting & Grouping
    · Creating Extended Price
    · Adding Text Boxes
    · Forcing New Pages
    · Formatting Reports

    Section C: Enhancing the Layout of a Report
    · Creating a Page Header
    · Adding Logos & Images
    · Header & Cover Page Options

    Section D: Creating Form Details
    · Form & Report Differences
    · Copying Controls & Labels
    · Headers & Footers
    · Linking Data
    · Changing Unit Price
    · Altering Form List
    · Locking & Enabling Form Changes
    · Changing Product Name
    · Adding a Calculated Field

    Section E: Creating Form Grouping
    · Renaming & Creating Forms
    · Adding & Arranging Controls
    · Adding Subforms

    Section F: Enhancing the Layout of a Form
    · Controlling the Form & Subform Display

    Section G: Displaying Data in a Chart
    · Creating a Chart

    Section H: Automating Access
    · Adding Form Controls
    · Adding a Graphic Image
    · Using the Macro Builder
    · Creating a Switchboard
    · Splitting the Database

    Section I: Integrating with the Internet
    · Creating a Hyperlink
    · Exporting Queries to HTML Documents
    · Creating a Data-access Page

    Section J: Tips for the Certification Test
    · Key Exam Points