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