Access 2003 - Online Course

The Access 2003 series of courses starts off with an overview of both database concepts in general and Access in particular. Learners then find out how to design, build, and use Access tables. Further topics include using queries, find, filter, and sort to unearth answers from data. Learners finally move on to the Access report system and delve into wizards, timesaving tips, and even a bit of programming.

This series is for anyone who wants to get the most out of using Access 2003. This online course contains 7 lessons and should take approximately 22 hours to complete.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Access (2.0) hours

Introduction to Access teaches you how to start Access, open an existing database, modify reporting results, save, close and back up a database, use the toolbar and menus, and use Access help. This course provides an overview of the Access 2003 Interface, toolbars and menus. It also covers how to open, close, save, backup, and request help. Topics include Opening an existing database, Using the database window, Modifying and reporting results, Saving, closing and backing up the database, Understanding the interface, Using the toolbar and menus, and Accessing help.

Lesson 2: Designing and Building Tables (3.0) hours

Designing and Building Tables teaches you how to build a simple database, create and open a table, set up a primary key, build relationships between tables, create an index, and add, modify and delete records. This course shows learners how to use Access 2003 to design and build tables and an index. It also covers working with fields, primary keys, and records. Topics include Understanding database terminology, Working with fields, Differentiating flat files and relational databases, Building a database, Creating tables, Organizing with a primary key, Building table relationships, Creating an index, Opening databases and tables, and Adding, modifying, and deleting records.

Lesson 3: Enhanced Tables and Datasheets (3.0) hours

Enhanced Tables and Datasheets teaches you how to format a table, use masks and validations, work with columns and rows, change fonts on the datasheet, add and remove table fields, and change field names. This course shows learners how to use Access 2003 to format tables and use masks and validations. It also covers working with columns and rows, changing fonts, using table fields and field names. Topics include Formatting tables, Using input masks, Creating validations, Navigating the datasheet, Modifying columns and rows, Organizing columns and rows, Changing fonts and the look of the datasheet, Adding and removing table fields, and Changing field names.

Lesson 4: Searches and Queries (3.0) hours

Searches and Queries teaches you how to sort and filter records in a database, build a simple query, use the select query and select query wizard, set up multiple-table queries, and build a multiple-table query by hand. This course shows learners how to use Access 2003 to build simple, select and multiple-table queries using wizards or by hand. It also covers filtering records. Topics include Using the find command, Sorting the database, Filtering records, Defining queries, Building a simple query, Using the select query, Using the simple query wizard, Setting up multiple-table queries, Using the wizard for multiple-table queries, and Building a multiple-table query by hand.

Lesson 5: Advanced Queries and Calculations (3.0) hours

Advanced Queries and Calculations teaches you how to use Boolean operators in queries, create advanced queries and calculations, and replace, delete, and update data. This course shows learners how to use Access 2003 to construct calculations and use Boolean operators (AND/OR) to build advanced queries. It also covers how to use the Total Row and Expression Builder, and to modify data. Topics include Using the AND operator, Using the OR operator, Defining the total row, Using total row options, Developing simple calculations, Performing complex calculations, Using the expression builder, Replacing data, Deleting data, and Updating data.

Lesson 6: Access Report System (5.0) hours

Access Report System teaches you how to use AutoReport, print reports and labels, use the report wizard, and modify the report printing features. This course shows learners how to use Access 2003 to view, organize, and customize reports. It also covers the use of AutoReport, and the Label, Chart, and Report wizards. Topics include Using AutoReport, Viewing the report in print preview mode, Customizing the report with page layout, Printing labels with the label wizard, Adding charts with the chart wizard, Using the report wizard, Moving to design view, Working with the formatting toolbar, Viewing and modifying the report, Organizing reports with headers and footers, Grouping records, Fine-tuning the report layout, and Controlling headers and footers.

Lesson 7: The Internet, Forms, and the Analyzer (3.0) hours

The Internet, Forms, and the Analyzer teaches you how to build and use hyperlinks, publish Access data to the Web, build a form with the Form Wizard, build a form with the AutoForm Wizard, import and export Access data, and use the Table Analyzer. This course shows learners how to use Access 2003 to build hyperlinks and publish data to the Web. It also covers building forms, importing and exporting data, and using database analysis tools. Topics include Building hyperlinks, Publishing data on the internet, Defining forms, Building forms using the form wizard, Building forms using the AutoForm wizard, Enhancing forms, Importing and exporting data, Using the table analyzer, and Ten tips for maximizing a database.