The City Computer School

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The City Ministries
Kirkland, WA

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Word 2002
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Excel 2002
Level 1
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Access 2002
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Outlook 2002
Level 1
Level 2
PowerPoint 2002
Level 1
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Access 2003 : Level 3

Prerequisites

To ensure your success, we recommend you first take the following courses or have equivalent knowledge:

  • Access 2003: Level 1
  • Access 2003: Level 2

Performance-Based Objectives

  • restructure an existing set of data to improve the design of a database.
  • use a variety of techniques to summarize and present data with queries.
  • create and revise basic Access macros.
  • create macros that improve data entry efficiency and integrity.
  • improve the effectiveness of data entry in forms.
  • improve the effectiveness of data displayed in reports.
  • maintain an Access database by using various utility tools.

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 an Access Database

Topic 7A: Link Tables to External Data Sources
Topic 7B: Back Up a Database
Topic 7C: Compact and Repair a Database
Topic 7D: Protect a Database with a Password
Topic 7E: Determine Object Dependency
Topic 7F: Document a Database
Topic 7G: Analyze the Performance of a Database
 

 

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