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Training: Access – Fundamentals

Ref. MOA-01
Duration:
1
 day
Exam:
Not certifying
Level:
Fundamental

Access Training - Fundamentals

Microsoft Access represents an essential tool today for effectively managing your professional databases. This Access Training guides you through the complete discovery of this powerful and versatile software. You will learn to store, organize, and analyze large amounts of information methodically.

Practical and progressive Access training

Companies constantly seek collaborators capable of transforming raw data into actionable information. Access offers this possibility through its advanced database management features. Our training provides you with essential skills to create structured tables and relevant queries. You will also master the design of intuitive forms and professional reports.

Participant Profiles

  • Anyone wanting to discover Microsoft Access
  • Administrative assistants and data managers
  • Department heads and project managers
  • Accountants and management controllers
  • Professionals seeking to optimize information management
  • Anyone regularly handling structured data

Objectives

  • Create and structure an Access database
  • Design tables with fields and primary keys
  • Develop queries to extract targeted information
  • Build user-friendly data entry forms
  • Generate professional and customized reports

Prerequisites

  • Maîtrise de l’environnement Windows
  • Connaissances de base des tableurs Excel

Course Content

Module 1: Office Workspace Basics

  • Basic Window Elements
  • Exploring Office Backstage
  • Working with the Ribbon
  • Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
  • Working with KeyTips
  • Using the Status Bar
  • Getting Help

Module 2: Introduction to Access

  • What is an Access Database?
  • Opening a Database File
  • Exploring Database Objects
  • Creating a Database
  • Changing Views
  • Printing Database Objects
  • Saving and Closing a Database File

Module 3: Working with Tables

  • What is a Table
  • Working with Datasheets
  • Moving Among Records
  • Updating Records
  • Adding Records to a Table
  • Selecting Rows and Columns
  • Finding Records
  • Sorting Records
  • Filtering Records

Module 4: Designing Tables

  • Adding a Table to a Database
  • Adding Fields to a Table
  • Adding a Lookup Field
  • Setting a Primary Key
  • Using the Input Mask Wizard
  • Saving Design Changes
  • Importing Data
  • Exporting Data
  • Performing Database Maintenance

Module 5: Creating and Running Queries

  • What is a Query?
  • Creating a Query
  • Working with Queries
  • Saving and Running a Query
  • Creating Calculated Fields
  • Using Aggregate Functions
  • Understanding Query Properties
  • Creating Multi-Table Select Queries
  • Joining Tables
  • Enforcing Referential Integrity

Module 6: Using Forms

  • What is a Form?
  • Using the Form Tool
  • Creating a Form with the Form Wizard
  • Working in Design View
  • Changing the Form Layout
  • Using Calculated Controls
  • Working with Records on a Form

Module 7: Generating Reports

  • What is a Report?
  • What is a Report Tool?
  • Previewing and Printing a Report
  • Saving a Report
  • Designing a Report
  • Changing a Report Layout
  • Understanding Controls
  • Using a Calculated Control
  • Analyzing Dependencies
  • Creating Mailing Label

Documentation

  • Digital course material included

Lab / Exercises

  • This course includes hands-on exercises designed to reinforce your knowledge and apply your skills in real-world professional scenarios.

Complementary Courses

Eligible Funding

ITTA is a partner of a continuing education fund dedicated to temporary workers. This fund can subsidize your training, provided that you are subject to the “Service Provision” collective labor agreement (CCT) and meet certain conditions, including having worked at least 88 hours in the past 12 months.

Additional Information

Why choose Microsoft Access for your databases

Effective information management is a major challenge for all modern organizations. Microsoft Access stands out as an accessible and comprehensive solution for structuring your professional data. Unlike traditional spreadsheets, this software offers far superior processing and analysis capabilities. Companies use it daily to centralize their business information.

Access allows you to create management systems tailored to your specific needs. You don’t need programming skills to get started. The intuitive interface facilitates quick adoption. Built-in wizards guide you through each creation step. This Access Training provides you with all the necessary techniques to fully exploit the software’s potential.

The advantages of a well-structured database

A properly designed database transforms the way you work with information. You eliminate duplicates and ensure data consistency. Information retrieval becomes instant thanks to customized queries. Relationships between tables allow you to cross-reference different sources effortlessly.

The relational organization of data represents the core of Microsoft Access. You will learn to define primary keys and establish logical links between your tables. This structure avoids redundancy and optimizes storage space. Updates automatically propagate throughout the entire database. Your training covers these essential design principles in detail.

Creating professional user interfaces

Access forms significantly simplify data entry for your teams. You design screens tailored to your users’ actual needs. Validation controls prevent input errors at the source. Drop-down lists speed up the selection of common values.

Visual customization enhances the ergonomics of your applications. You adjust colors, fonts, and layouts according to your graphic charter. Forms can include automatic calculations to facilitate daily work. This professional approach adds value to your developments for end users. Our program details all these customization possibilities.

Analyzing and sharing your data effectively

Reports are the ideal tool for presenting your analyses in a structured manner. Access automatically generates printable documents from your data. You create summary dashboards for management. Groupings and totals display according to your customized criteria.

Export to different formats facilitates information sharing with your colleagues. You transmit your results to Excel for additional processing. Web page generation enables wide distribution of your reports. Address labels are produced directly from your customer database. These practical features are covered in the final training modules.

FAQ

What is the difference between Access and Excel for data management?

Excel is suitable for simple calculations and analyses on limited volumes. Access efficiently manages thousands of records with complex relationships. The software prevents inconsistencies through integrity constraints. It remains more efficient as soon as your needs exceed the scope of a simple spreadsheet.

Can Access be used without programming knowledge?

Absolutely, wizards and visual tools allow you to create functional databases without coding. This training focuses precisely on these approaches accessible to everyone. You will build complete applications using only the graphical interface. Programming concepts are not required to get started.

How long does it take to become operational on Access?

Most participants create their first database by the end of the second module. You will be autonomous for common tasks after a few days of practice. Complete mastery is acquired gradually with field experience. Our training lays solid foundations for this skill development.

Is Access suitable for small organizations or only for large companies?

The software adapts perfectly to the needs of SMEs and freelancers. You create customized solutions without heavy IT investment. Office licenses often include Access at no extra cost. This flexibility makes it a relevant choice regardless of your organization’s size.

Prix de l'inscription
CHF 700.-
Inclus dans ce cours
  • Training provided by an expert trainer
  • Documentation in digital format
  • Achievement Badge
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