Microsoft Access 2016 Essentials – Online CPD Course

Learners will gain a fundamental understanding of the Microsoft Access 2016 Essentials environment and the ability to complete tasks independently. This online Mastering Microsoft Access 2016 Essentials training course will help learners know and demonstrate the correct application and familiarize you with the basic principal features and functions of Microsoft Access 2016 so that you can use it effectively and efficiently in your real-world environment.

Study method – Online, self-paced (2-6 study hours)

Course format – Online (24/7 access), modular

Course Duration – Part-time (1-year access)

Qualification – Certificate of completion

Course Delivery – via desktop PC/MAC, laptops, tablets or smartphones

Awarded Body – CPD Certification Service

What is covered in this Microsoft Access 2016 Essentials online training?

Module One: Create and Manage a Database

• Create and Modify Databases
  • Create a blank desktop database
  • Create a database from a template
  • Create a database by using Import objects or data from other sources
  • Delete database objects
• Manage Relationships and Keys
  • Create and modify relationships
  • Set the primary key
  • Enforce referential integrity
  • Set foreign keys, view relationships
• Navigate through a Database
  • Navigate specific records
  • Create and modify a navigation form
  • Set a form as the startup option
  • Display objects in the Navigation Pane
  • Change views of objects
• Protect and Maintain Databases
  • Compact a database
  • Repair a database, back up a database
  • Split a database
  • Encrypt a database with a password
  • Recover data from backup
• Print and Export Data
  • Print reports
  • Print records
  • Save a database as a template
  • Export objects to alternative formats

Module Two: Build tables

• Create Tables
  • Create a table
  • Import data into tables
  • Create linked tables from external sources
  • Import tables from other databases
  • Create a table from a template with application parts
• Manage Tables
  • Hide fields in tables
  • Add total rows
  • Add table descriptions
  • Rename tables
• Manage Records in Tables
  • Update records
  • Add records
  • Delete records
  • Append records from external data
  • Find and replace data
  • Sort records, filter records
• Create and Modify Fields
  • Add fields to tables
  • Add validation rules to fields
  • Change field captions
  • Change field sizes
  • Change field data types
  • Configure fields to auto-increment
  • Set default values
  • Using input masks
  • Delete fields

Module Three: Create Queries

• Create a Query
  • Run a query
  • Create a crosstab query
  • Create a parameter query
  • Create an action query
  • Create a multi-table query
  • Save a query
• Modify a Query
  • Rename a query
  • Add fields, remove fields
  • Hide fields
  • Sort data within queries
  • Format fields within queries
• Create Calculated Fields and Grouping within Queries
  • Add calculated fields
  • Set filtering criteria
  • Group and summarize data
  • Group data by using comparison operators
  • Group data by using arithmetic and logical operators

Module Four: Create Forms

• Create a Form
  • Create a form
  • Create a form from a template with application parts
  • Save a form
• Configure Form Controls
  • Move form controls
  • Add form controls
  • Modify data sources
  • Remove form controls
  • Set form control properties
  • Manage labels
  • Add sub-forms
• Format a Form
  • Modify tab order
  • Configure Print settings
  • Sort records by form field
  • Apply a theme
  • Control form positioning
  • Insert backgrounds, insert headers and footers, insert images

Module Five: Create Reports

• Create a Report
  • Create a report based on the query or table
  • Create a report in Design view
  • Create a report by using a wizard
• Configure Report Controls
  • Group and sort fields
  • Modify data sources
  • Add report controls
  • Add and modify labels
• Format a Report
  • • Format a report into multiple columns
    • Add calculated fields

  Control report positioning

  • Format report elements
  • Change report orientation
  • Insert header and footer information
  • Insert images
  • Apply a theme

If you think you will benefit from learning how to use these and other tools to get more done and increase your productivity, then this course is perfect for you.

Who is this Microsoft Access 2016 Essentials training course for?

This Mastering Microsoft Access 2016 Essentials online training course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge of Microsoft Access 2016. These skills will enhance their knowledge and employability opportunities.

This Mastering Microsoft Access 2016 Essentials online training course can be purchased as an individual course or as part of our integrated Microsoft Office programs.

Course accreditation

The content of this Mastering Microsoft Access 2016 Essentials online training course has been independently certified as conforming to universally accepted Continuous Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

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Mastering Access 2016 Essentials – Online CPD Training Course & Certification