This course is designed to teach you a deeper understanding of Access 2013 in a practical way. Participants will learn how to use the basic features of Access to help them better manage a database. This course incorporates a hands-on approach to learning. They will get a chance to practice some of the advance features right on their computer. This course is meant to provide a safe learning environment where participants can practice and learn Access 2013 Essentials 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 learn the basic features of Access 2013 will increase their knowledge on how databases work and make creating and managing an Access 2013 database easier for everyone. Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology. Course Outline Module One: Getting Started Module Two: Opening and Closing Access Opening Access Using the Recent List and Opening Files Understanding Security Warnings Understanding the Ribbon and the Status Bar About Your Account Closing Files vs. Closing Access Module Two: Review Questions Module Three: An Introduction to Databases About Common Database Terms Using the Navigation Pane Understanding Tables and Table Relationships Understanding Queries Understanding Forms Understanding Reports Closing Database Objects Module Three: Review questions Module Four: Sharing Data using Apps About Apps vs. Desktop Databases Creating a New App Using a Template Selecting a Table Template Launching the App Entering Data Understanding the App Layout Uploading Your Changes Module Four: Review questions Module Five: Working in Your App Using the Search Box Using the Action Bar for Predefined Actions About Automatically Generated Controls Viewing Related Items Using AutoComplete to Look Up a Related Item Grouping and Summarizing Data Module Five: Review questions Module Six: An Introduction to Desktop Databases Opening a Table in Datasheet View About Keys About Data Types Entering and Editing Data Selecting Records Deleting Records About Fields Module Six: Review questions Module Seven: Understanding Basic Table Tasks Entering a New Record Saving Records Using the Clipboard Formatting Text Adding a Field by Entering Data Module Seven: Review Questions Module Eight: Working With Fields Adding a Specific Type of Field Changing Field Name, Caption, or Description Changing the Data Type Changing Field Format Deleting a Field Module Eight: Review Questions Module Nine: Navigating Records Filtering Records Sorting Record Searching for Records Using the Search Box Finding and Replacing Text Navigating Records Module Nine: Review Questions Module Ten: An Introduction to Queries, Forms, and Reports Types of Queries Creating a Query with the Wizard Executing a Query About the Different Form Views Viewing a Report Using Print Preview Module Ten: Review Questions Module Eleven: Protecting Your Data Planning Backups Backing Up a Database Restoring a Database Restoring Objects in a Database Module Eleven: Review Questions
