Course Overview:

This workshop is designed to teach you a deeper understanding of Access 2013 in a practical way. This workshop is designed for the advanced users of Access 2013. This workshop incorporates a hands-on approach to learning. They will get a chance to practice some of the advanced features right on a computer.

This workshop is meant to provide a safe learning environment where they can practice and learn Access 2013 Expert functions without worrying about making mistakes. Access 2013 features a new framework that is designed for one purpose―enable users to create data-centric web applications. Taking the time to develop a deep understanding of Access 2013 will increase their knowledge on how databases work and make creating and managing an Access 2013 database easier for everyone.

Target Audience:

Anybody who is interested in learning Access 2013 Expert Skills

Learning Objectives:

After completing this course, Individuals will be able to demonstrate their understanding of:

● Customizing Apps

● Working with Validation Rules and Messages

● Working with Macros

● Advanced Query Tasks

● Designing Forms

● Advanced Reporting Tasks

● Advanced Database Tools

● Working with the Access Environment

Prerequisites:

None

Course Materials:

Students will receive a course manual with presentation slides and reference materials.

Technical Requirements:

For eBooks:

Internet for downloading the eBook

Laptop, tablet, Smartphone, eReader (No Kindle)

Adobe DRM supported software (e.g. Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)

eBook download and activation instructions

Course Agenda:

Module 01: Customizing Apps (I)

● Creating a Custom App from Scratch

● Adding a Template Table Adding a Blank Table

● Importing Access 2010 Tables

● Module One: Review Questions

Module 02: Customizing Apps (II)

● About Custom Actions

● Adding a Custom Action

● Editing a Custom Action

● Deleting a Custom Action

● Module Two: Review Questions

Module 03: Customizing Apps (III)

● About User Interface Macros

● Creating an Embedded Macro

● Creating a Standalone macro

● Saving Your App as a Package

● Module Three: Review Questions

Module 04: Working with Validation Rules and Messages

● Creating a Field Validation Rule

● Creating a Field Validation Message

● Creating a Validation Rule

● Creating a Validation Message

● Testing Validation Rules

● Module Four: Review Questions

Module 05: Working with Macros

● Creating a Before Change Event

● Working with the Macro Tools Design Tab

● Working with the Action Catalog

● Creating an After Event

● Creating a Named Macro

● Renaming or Deleting Macros

● Module Five: Review Questions

Module 06: Advanced Query Tasks

● Using Query Design View

● Creating Ad Hoc Relationships

● Creating an Update Query

● Creating a Parameter Query

● Comparing Two Tables by Using a Join

● Module Six: Review Questions

Module 07: Designing Forms

● Common Formatting Tasks

● Using Themes

● Working with Controls

● Adding Header and Footer Elements

● Arranging Form Elements

● Formatting Forms

● Module Seven: Review Questions

Module 08: Advanced Reporting Tasks

● Using Report Sections

● Using Conditional Formatting

● Grouping and Sorting Data

● Adding Calculated Controls

● Creating Labels

● Module Eight: Review questions

Module 09: Advanced Database Tools

● Using the Database Documenter

● Analyzing Table Performance

● Analyzing Database Performance

● Repairing a Database

● Compacting a Database

● Module Nine: Review Questions

Module 10: Working with the Access Environment

● Working with Database Properties

● Encrypting a Database with a Password

● Using Save Object As

● Setting Access Options

● Module Ten: Review Questions

Module 11: Wrapping Up

● Words from the Wise

● Review of Parking Lot

Note:

However, catering to the demands of busy professionals, our virtual training programs are as effective as face-to-face learning. Reach us at info@mangates.com for dates and details of Instructor Led Live Virtual Session.

If you would like to get this course customized and delivered exclusively for your group, we have an On-Site Training Option you can reach us at info@mangates.com for more details about on-site or corporate training.