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Microsoft Office Access 2016: Part 1 (Beginner)
Rating: 4.2 out of 5(38 ratings)
357 students

What you'll learn

  • Navigate within the Microsoft Access application environment, create a simple database, and customize Access configuration options.
  • Organize and manage data stored within Access tables.
  • Use queries to join, sort, and filter data from different tables.
  • Use forms to make it easier to view, access, and input data.
  • Create and format custom reports.

Course content

6 sections42 lectures2h 26m total length
  • Getting Started with Access 2016 - Introduction3:04

    You might use a database to store
    records of assets or inventory, customer information, sales transactions, maintenance schedules, statistical data, quality measures, and so forth. In fact, virtually any sort of information that can be entered into a computer can be stored in a database. Let's get started. (Lesson Introduction)

  • Orientation to Access4:28

    You might use a database to store records of assets or inventory, customer information, sales transactions, maintenance schedules, statistical data, quality measures, and so forth. In fact, virtually any sort of information that can be entered into a computer can be stored in a database. Let's get started. (Lesson Introduction)

  • Access vs. Excel2:20

    Learn when to choose Access over Excel. (Typical database management tasks Access handles better than Excel)

  • Navigate Tables3:56

    A table is a storage container that stores data in rows and columns. Learn to perform some basic tasks in a table. (Record Navigation Bar, Navigate, Edit, Save, Delete, New Record)

  • Navigate and Edit Data in Forms2:05

    Forms provide a graphical user interface (GUI) for entering and modifying table data. (Forms, Record Navigation Bar, Edit, Save, Delete, New Record)

  • Relational Databases3:42

    You might have never worked with a relational database before, so let me explain what a relational database is.

  • Use Queries - Introduction1:32

    Tables give a database its structure, providing an organized place to store data. Data is useful, however, only if it can be located, retrieved, and presented in meaningful ways.

  • Use Queries1:50

    Queries provide the means to locate and retrieve data in a database. (Queries, Filter Data)

  • Use Reports2:28

    Reports provide a publish-ready view of data that you can output to various pront or digital formats. (Print Preview)

  • Create a New Database6:56

    You have opened and edited existing database objects like tables, queries etc. - now it's time to create your Access Database and the first table! (Database Templates, Field Data Types, Primary Key)

  • Get Help5:12

    As you work with Access, you might need to look for additional information. The Tell Me feature might help you save time find the command in the ribbon. (Help, Tell Me)

  • Configure Options in Access6:03

    Lern how to customize Access to your needs. (Options, Trust Center, Quick Access Toolbar)

  • Microsoft Access 2016 Part 1 Quiz 1

Requirements

  • Just basic computer skills.

Description

A relational database application such as Microsoft Office Access 2016 can help you and your organization collect and manage large amounts of data. Access is a versatile tool. You can use it as a personal data management tool (for your use alone), or you can use it as a construction set to develop applications for an entire department or organization. In this course, you will use Access 2016 to manage your data, including creating a new database; constructing tables; designing forms and reports; and creating queries to join, filter, and sort data.

You can also use the course to prepare for the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification exam for Microsoft Access 2016.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for you, if you wish to establish a foundational understanding of Microsoft Office Access 2016, including the skills necessary to create a new database, construct data tables, design forms and reports, and create queries.