This course starts at the basics. The modules progress to teach the participants about tables, reports, queries, how to manage a database, ways to customize the interface, and more.

CONTENT

 Module 1: The Basics

•  Getting Started
•  Signing In
•  Creating a Database
•  Database Terminology
•  Saving a Database
•  Opening a Database
•  Review Questions

 Module 2: Your First Database

•  About Security Warnings
•  About Relationships
•  Searching for Objects
•  Opening Database Objects
•  Changing the Object View
•  Understanding the Types of Views Available
•  Managing Objects
•  Review Questions

 Module 3: Working with Tables and Records

•  Creating a Table
•  Understanding Table Views
•  Adding and Editing Records
•  Searching and Browsing Records
•  Deleting Records
•  Printing Records
•  Review Questions

 Module 4: Formatting Tables

•  Selecting Data
•  Changing Column and Row Width and Height
•  Applying Text Formatting
•  Applying Gridlines
•  Changing Fill Colors
•  Checking Your Spelling
•  Review Questions

 Module 5: Creating Forms

•  Creating a Form from an Object
•  Creating a Form with the Wizard
•  Creating a Form from Scratch
•  Understanding Form Views
•  Using a Form
•  Review Questions

 Module 6: Formatting Forms

•  Understanding Bound and Unbound Controls
•  Changing the Theme
•  Using the Format Painter
•  Adding Fields
•  Adding Controls
•  Adding Images and Logos
•  Review Questions

 Module 7: Creating Reports

•  Creating a Report from an Object
•  Creating a Report with the Wizard
•  Creating a Report from Scratch
•  Understanding Report Views
•  Printing Reports
•  Review Questions

 Module 8: Formatting Reports

•  Changing the Theme
•  Using the Format Painter
•  Grouping and Sorting Data
•  Adding Controls
•  Adding Images and Logos
•  Adding Page Numbers, Headers, and Footers
•  Review Questions

Module 9: Creating Basic Queries

•  Types of Queries
•  Creating a Query with the Wizard
•  Running a Query
•  Understanding Query Views
•  Sorting and Filtering a Query
•  Review Questions

Module 10: Creating Advanced Queries

•  Creating and Using Parameter Queries
•  Creating and Using Crosstab Queries
•  Creating and Using Make-Table Queries
•  Creating and Using Multiple Table Queries
•  Creating and Using Append Queries
•  Creating and Using Delete Queries
•  Creating and Using Update Queries
•  Review Questions

Module 11: Managing Your Database

•  Compacting and Repairing a Database
•  Encrypting a Database with a Password
•  Backing Up Your Database
•  Exporting a Database and Database Objects
•  Printing Database Objects
•  Review Questions

Module 12: Customizing the Interface

•  Collapsing and Pinning the Ribbon
•  Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
•  Hiding and Showing Ribbon Tabs
•  Creating Custom Ribbon Tabs
•  Resetting Interface Changes
•  Review Questions
•  Keyboard Shortcut Quick Reference Sheet