Access 2016: Further Use

PrerequisitesUpdated

This course is intended for those already using Microsoft Access 2016 who wish to explore more advanced queries and forms. Those who have attended the Access 2016: Creating a Simple Database course will find this follows on seamlessly from where that course left off - but be prepared for a harder challenge. Part of the course explores relational database design concepts for simple databases. The remainder focuses on more advanced queries and forms. The second session is optional for you to either work through and consolidate the course material, or to receive support on your own project.

• All current University members (departments and colleges)
• Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available

• Attendance of the Access 2016: Fast Track Introduction or Access 2016: Creating a Simple Database course or equivalent knowledge

Number of sessions: 2

• Introduction to Relational Database Design
• Creating Relationships
• Importing and Exporting Records
• Modifying Forms
  • Tabbed Forms
  • Simple Macros on Forms
  • Action buttons
• Queries
  • Multi-table queries - understanding inner and outer joins
  • Parameter queries
  • Calcualtions in queries
  • Action queries

Presentations, demonstrations and practicals.

Access 2016 on MCS Windows

• Anyone wishing to copy the course exercise files should bring a USB memory stick or they can be downloaded
• This course does not fully cover relational database design - there is a separate course on this topic RDB Design
• Various self-taught modules on Access are also available

Two half day sessions

• Access 2016: Creating a Simple Database
• Access 2016: Fast Track Introduction