	Online Access 2002 Series (22 hours)

Summary:
This series shows how to create, plan, and modify databases and database objects in Access 2002. Courses cover the following topics: understanding relational databases, creating and planning databases, selecting and printing database objects, creating tables, entering records, modifying tables and field properties, using advanced sorts, finding records, applying and removing filters, establishing and managing table relationships, specifying query criteria, creating calculated fields, running multi-table queries, creating forms and reports, implementing standard and calculated controls in both forms and reports, importing data, saving Access objects as Web pages, and performing administrative tasks. This series is procedure focused and assumes that the student is familiar with the mechanics of getting around in a Microsoft Office application.

Audience:
This series is for anyone who wants to get the most out of using Access 2002.

ONLINE TRAINING INCLUDES

* Interactive online courses.
* Low prices (Only $79.95)
* A full year of complete and unlimited access to your course.
* Return to you courses as many times as you like.
* Assessment tests and certificates (if passed) after each course.

1. CREATING DATABASES
Time: 3 hours

This course shows users how to plan and create a database in Access 2002.

OBJECTIVES:
* Identify appropriate input and output for a database
* Plan a database
* Create a database with and without the wizard
* Select and print database objects

TOPICS:
* Understanding Relational Databases
* Planning a Database
* Creating a Database
* Selecting and Printing Database Objects

2. BUILDING TABLES
Time: 2 hours

This course shows users how to create and populate database tables in Access 2002.

OBJECTIVES:
* Explain the structure of a table, the data types used in the table, and the function of primary keys
* Create a table using the wizard
* Enter records into the table through a form or datasheet

TOPICS:
* Understanding Table Structure
* Creating Tables
* Entering Text

3. MODIFYING TABLES
Time: 3 hours

This course shows users how to edit table data, table structure, and field properties in Access 2002.

OBJECTIVES:
* Insert and delete records and fields
* Modify the appearance and structure of the table in Design View
* Change the size, format, and default value of fields
* Use the Lookup and Input Mask wizards

TOPICS:
* Modifying Data
* Modifying Tables
* Modifying Field Properties
* Modifying Tables Using the Wizards

4. SORTING AND FILTERING
Time: 3 hours

This course shows users how to find, filter, and sort records in Access 2002.

OBJECTIVES:
* Sort records
* Create advanced sorts
* Search for records
* Apply and remove filters

TOPICS:
* Sorting Records
* Using Advanced Sorts
* Finding Records
* Applying and Removing Filters

5. RELATIONSHIPS AND QUERIES
Time: 4 hours

This course shows users how to establish table relationships, perform join operations, and define and execute queries in Access 2002.

OBJECTIVES:
* Define table relationships
* Display related records
* Specify query criteria
* Create calculated fields
* Create and modify multi-table queries

TOPICS:
* Establishing Table Relationships
* Managing Table Relationships
* Displaying Related Records
* Specifying Query Criteria
* Creating Calculated Fields
* Using Multi-Table Queries

6. BUILDING FORMS
Time: 2 hours

This course shows users how to create forms in Access 2002 to change the appearance of reports and to add bound and unbound controls to reports.

OBJECTIVES
* Create a form
* Edit the form in design view
* Add and modify controls
* Create and use calculated controls

TOPICS
* Creating a Form
* Working in Form Design View
* Using Controls
* Using Calculated Controls

7. PRODUCING REPORTS
Time: 3 hours

This course shows users how to create reports with the Report wizard arrange and organize reports and add bound and unbound controls to the report in Access 2002.

OBJECTIVES:
* Describe the components of reports
* Create a report using the Report wizard
* Edit the report in design view
* Add and modify controls in a report
* Create and use calculated controls in a report

TOPICS:
* Creating a Report
* Using the Report Wizard
* Working with Reports in Design View
* Using Controls in Reports
* Using Calculated Controls in Reports

8. ADVANCED TASKS
Time: 2 hours

This course shows users how to import data into Access databases create Web hypertext pages based on Access objects incorporate hyperlinks into Access objects and perform administrative tasks such as backing up the database.

OBJECTIVES:
* Import data into a table
* Save an Access object as a Web page
* Add hyperlinks to an Access object
* Back up restore and compact a database

TOPICS:
* Importing Data
* Saving Access Objects as Web Pages
* Adding Hyperlinks
* Performing Administrative Tasks