Who it's For:

Access provides a powerful set of tools that are sophisticated enough for professional data managers, yet easy for new users to learn. Access is for users that need to track and report on data in advanced ways. It's a good idea to be familiar with Excel before you learn Access.

What it is:

Access is the next step past Excel. It's useful for tracking, reporting, and working with data, reports, and calculations. Many small businesses use Access as their business database. Because Access doesn't require programming, normal people use it to develop robust databases instead of hiring an expensive developer.

What You'll Learn:

The first part of Access focuses on tables - how the data is stored, and moves from there. You'll learn concepts, theories, and how to query for results. You'll learn advanced database techniques like creating reports and user interfaces to be used by non-technical people.

Topics

Access 2010: Beginner Part 1

• Open Northwind
• Group Objects by Type
• Objects
• The Interface
• Backstage View
• Open Customers Table
• Table Data Entry
• Queries
• Forms
• Reports
• Primary Key
• Sort a Table
• Multi-field sort
• Multi-filter
• Table math
• Plan a New Database
• First Draft
• Separate Tables
• Start from a Blank Database
• Table Design View
• Defining Fields
• Field Properties
• Numeric Data Type
• Create Owners Table
• Quick Start Fields

Access 2010: Beginner Part 2

• Primary Key Properties
• First Draft has Problems
• Open Beyond Clean
• LookUp Wizard
• Use Lookup Links
• Subtables
• Relationships Window
• Drag Fields to Fields
• Practice 1-to-1
• Before Enforcing Referential Integrity
• Enforce Referential Integrity
• Results of Referential Integrity
• Cascade Updated Fields
• Cascade Deletes
• Input Mask
• Default Value