Clear Canyon Technologies Software Training

Microsoft® Office Access 2003: Level 3

Course Objective
You will create complex Access databases using forms, reports, and macros.

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Target Student
This course is designed for the student who wishes to learn intermediate and advanced operations of the Microsoft® Office Access 2003 database program. The Level 3 course is for the individual whose job responsibilities include working with heavily related tables; creating advanced queries, forms, and reports; writing macros to automate common tasks; and performing general database maintenance. It is also designed as one in a series of courses for students pursuing the Microsoft® Office Specialist Certification for Microsoft® Office Access 2003, and it is a prerequisite to taking more advanced courses in Microsoft® Office Access 2003.

Course Prerequisites
To ensure the successful completion of Microsoft Access 2003: Level 3, we recommend completion of:

• Microsoft® Office Access 2003: Level 1
• Microsoft® Office Access 2003: Level 2

Course Content

Lesson 1: Structuring Existing Data
Topic 1A: Import Data
Topic 1B: Analyze Tables
Topic 1C: Create a Junction Table
Topic 1D: Improve Table Structure

Lesson 2: Writing Advanced Queries
Topic 2A: Create Unmatched and Duplicates Queries
Topic 2B: Group and Summarize Records Using the Criteria Field
Topic 2C: Summarize Data with a Crosstab Query
Topic 2D: Create a PivotTable and a PivotChart
Topic 2E: Display a Graphical Summary on a Form

Lesson 3: Simplifying Tasks with Macros
Topic 3A: Create a Macro
Topic 3B: Attach a Macro to a Command Button
Topic 3C: Restrict Records Using a Where Condition

Lesson 4: Adding Interaction and Automation with Macros
Topic 4A: Require Data Entry with a Macro
Topic 4B: Display a Message Box with a Macro
Topic 4C: Automate Data Entry

Lesson 5: Making Forms More Effective
Topic 5A: Change the Display of Data Conditionally
Topic 5B: Display a Calendar on a Form
Topic 5C: Organize Information with Tab Pages

Lesson 6: Making Reports More Effective
Topic 6A: Cancel Printing of a Blank Report
Topic 6B: Include a Chart in a Report
Topic 6C: Arrange Data in Columns
Topic 6D: Create a Report Snapshot

Lesson 7: Maintaining
Topic 7A: Link Sources
Topic 7B: Back
Topic 7C: Compact
Topic 7D: Protect Password
Topic 7E: Determine
Topic 7F: Document
Topic 7G: Analyze Database