Microsoft Access Advanced

MODULE 1:  Advanced Data Management

Learning outcomes: A look into table relationships and referential integrity along  with introducing SQL, the language database professionals use to manage a  database.

Topics covered:

• Referential Integrity

• Table Relationships

• An Introduction to SQL

• Modal Dialog Boxes

MODULE 2:  Advanced Form Tasks

Learning outcomes: Creating navigation forms and sub-forms along with some of the  advanced form controls necessary to create a fully rounded user  interface.

Topics covered:

• Using Subforms

• Creating a Navigation Form

• Advanced Form Controls

• Exporting a Form

• Other Form Tasks

MODULE 3:  Automating Reports

Learning outcomes:  Create Reports in Access that can return data quickly by using a  form to control and launch reports. Look at modifying form properties  including combo boxes and link a query to a form.

Topics covered:

• Creating the Report Form

• Building Query Criteria

MODULE 4:  SQL and Microsoft Access

Learning outcomes: Some of the basic and more advanced SQL commands here along with the concept of JOINS and sub-queries.

Topics covered:

• Understanding SQL

• Using the SELECT Statement

• Using Subqueries

• Using SQL Joins

MODULE 5:  Macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Learning outcomes:  Using Macros and Visual Basic to create some advanced functionality to your Access Database.

Topics covered:

• Macro Basics

• More about Macros

• Access and VBA

• Building Advanced Procedures

• Using VBA in a Database

MODULE 6:  Finishing the Application

Learning outcomes:  Look at finishing touches to control how users interact with a  database using start-up and sharing options. Identify security measures  by creating an ACCDE and encrypting a database with a password.

Topics covered:

• Setting Start Up Options

• Sharing/Splitting the Database

• Creating an ACCDE

• Encrypting the Database with a Password