Learn how to create and manage tables, queries and relationships in Microsoft Access
Unlock the foundational power of Microsoft Access with "Microsoft Access Databases - Volume 1 - Tables and Queries". This comprehensive course is meticulously designed to equip you with essential skills for effective data management, focusing on the core building blocks of any robust database: tables and queries.
You'll gain proficiency in:
Table Design & Management: Learn to create and structure professional databases from the ground up. Explore various data types, define field properties (validation rules, input masks, required fields), establish primary keys, and master efficient data entry and navigation within Access's versatile views (Datasheet and Design View).
Data Integration: Understand how to seamlessly import data from diverse sources like Excel, text files, and other databases, and effectively export your Access data to various formats. Discover the crucial distinction between linking and importing data for optimal workflow.
Building Relationships: Grasp the principles of relational database design by establishing and managing relationships between tables, ensuring data integrity and enabling complex data retrieval.
Querying Fundamentals: Harness the analytical power of queries. Learn to select specific data, apply intricate criteria (including AND/OR logic, wildcards, and user prompts), sort results, and create calculated fields to derive new insights from your data.
Advanced Query Techniques: Dive deeper into powerful query types such as totals (aggregate) queries for summarizing data (SUM, COUNT, AVG), multi-table queries for comprehensive reporting, and the ability to view the underlying SQL code for deeper understanding. Expedite your tasks with Access's Query Wizards, including Cross-Tab, Find Duplicates, and Find Unmatched queries.
Transforming Data with Action Queries: Master essential action queries: Append queries to add new records, Make Table queries to create new datasets, Update queries to modify existing information in bulk, and Delete queries for efficient record removal.
Database Maintenance & Optimization: Utilize built-in database tools for documenting your database schema, analyzing performance, and performing routine compact and repair operations to keep your database running smoothly.
Led by Microsoft Certified Trainer, Tom Galvin, this course provides a clear, practical, and engaging learning experience, empowering you to effectively organize, manage, and extract valuable information from your data using Microsoft Access.
Microsoft Certified Trainer with over 25 Years of Training Experience, and over 40 years in IT overall
Tom Fragale is a computer professional with over 40 years of professional experience. He is a Microsoft Certified Trainer, a Microsoft Certified Office Master, and a Microsoft Certified Expert in Word and Excel, and a Microsoft Certified Specialist in Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint. He has trained over 50,000 business people in online webinars, public seminars, and on-site training. His clients include many Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, military bases, and companies large and small across many industries, including insurance, manufacturing, banking, pharmaceutical, education, retail, etc. He started his career as a database application programmer and has served as a consultant on many successful projects. His topics of expertise include: Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot, ChatGPT, Crystal Reports, SQL Server, Visio, QuickBooks, and SharePoint, among others. His passion is helping people get the most out of their computers, and he is a published author having written a book on Microsoft Access, and another on Excel Pivot Tables. He graduated in 1988 from LaSalle University in Philadelphia, PA with a B.A. in Computer Science.
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