MODULE 1: Advanced Data Management
Learning outcomes: A look into table relationships and referential integrity along with introducing SQL, the language database professionals use to manage a database.
Topics covered:
Referential Integrity
Table Relationships
An Introduction to SQL
Modal Dialog Boxes
MODULE 2: Advanced Form Tasks
Learning outcomes: Creating navigation forms and sub-forms along with some of the advanced form controls necessary to create a fully rounded user interface.
Topics covered:
Using Subforms
Creating a Navigation Form
Advanced Form Controls
Exporting a Form
Other Form Tasks
MODULE 3: Automating Reports
Learning outcomes: Create Reports in Access that can return data quickly by using a form to control and launch reports. Look at modifying form properties including combo boxes and link a query to a form.
Topics covered:
Creating the Report Form
Building Query Criteria
MODULE 4: SQL and Microsoft Access
Learning outcomes: Some of the basic and more advanced SQL commands here along with the concept of JOINS and sub-queries.
Topics covered:
Understanding SQL
Using the SELECT Statement
Using Subqueries
Using SQL Joins
MODULE 5: Macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
Learning outcomes: Using Macros and Visual Basic to create some advanced functionality to your Access Database.
Topics covered:
Macro Basics
More about Macros
Access and VBA
Building Advanced Procedures
Using VBA in a Database
MODULE 6: Finishing the Application
Learning outcomes: Look at finishing touches to control how users interact with a database using start-up and sharing options. Identify security measures by creating an ACCDE and encrypting a database with a password.
Topics covered:
Setting Start Up Options
Sharing/Splitting the Database
Creating an ACCDE
Encrypting the Database with a Password