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There are many excellent online courses. This has been hugely beneficial in my day to day work.
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- Louise Nolan
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Microsoft Access 97 Expert User Part 1
Course Aims
MS Access 97 is the latest database from Microsoft designed specifically for a graphical environment. This course is designed to give you an understanding of some of the major features and functions within Access and the advantages of using a relational database running under Windows. An introduction to database theory and practice, plus hints and tips on good database design techniques are also given. |
Assumed Knowledge
A working knowledge of PCs and Windows 95/98/NT is assumed, gained from the workplace or by prior attendance on an "MS Windows 95/98/NT User Introduction" course. |
Course Audience
New, recent or intending users of Microsoft Access 97 who have little or no existing database knowledge. |
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Table of Contents
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Relational Databases
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An Overview of Manual Databases
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A Comparison with Computerised Databases
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What is a Relational Database?
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Designing Tables; Primary Keys and Foreign Keys
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Main Tasks of a Database
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Viewing, Entering and Editing Data
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Searching For and Asking Questions Of the Data
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Getting Started with Access 97
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Getting Help in Access 97
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Getting Help while you Work
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Creating a Database
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Table Definition Components
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Modifying Table Structures
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Linking and Importing Data
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Relating Tables
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Relationships and Referential Integrity
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Data Entry
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Undoing Changes Made in Error
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Copying, Moving and Deleting Data
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Changing the Look of Data
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Freezing and Unfreezing Columns
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Changing the Font of Data in a Datasheet
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Searching Tables
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Designing Data Entry Forms
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Advantages of Forms in Access
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Select Queries
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Saving the Query - Creating a Dynaset
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Reporting in Access
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Printing Tables and Dynasets
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Using the Chart and Label Wizards
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Year 2000 Best Practices
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