Overview
Microsoft Access is an enigma to business professionals, primarily because many try to use Microsoft Office Access as they use Excel. Unfortunately, they fail to understand that the two applications are decidedly different tools, and they become frustrated when they do not realize their intended results. In this course, you will learn about tables and queries – two cornerstone pieces of databases. You will also learn how to link data between multiple tables and why your choice matters. Moreover, you will learn how to design and create a complete database, including one with Forms and Reports. If you're serious about using Microsoft Office Access to manage larger volumes of data, this course is for you.
Prerequisites
Fundamental knowledge of computer operations
Objectives
- Define tables, queries, forms, and reports and list the fundamental steps for creating each object
- Differentiate between different types of joins in a database, including inner joins and outer joins
- Describe referential integrity and identify its importance in databases
- Discern critical differences between managing data in an Access database compared to an Excel spreadsheet
Highlights
- Understanding database principles, including differentiating between databases and spreadsheets
- How to create tables and relate tables in the same database
- Creating and using queries
- Building forms and reports in Access
