Access Level 1

Lesson 1: An Overview of Access

Understand Relational Databases
Examine the Access Environment
Open the Database Environment  

Lesson 2: Managing Data  

Add and Delete Records
Sort Records
Display Recordsets
Update Records
Run a Report

Lesson 3: Establishing Table Relationships

Identify Table Relationships
Identify Primary and Foreign Keys in the Relationships Window
Work with Subdatasheets

Lesson 4: Querying the Database

Create a Select Query
Add Criteria to a Query
Add a Calculated Field to a Query
Perform a Calculation on a Record Grouping

Lesson 5: Designing Forms

Examine Form Design Guidelines
Create a Form Using AutoForm
Create a Form Using the Form Wizard
Modify the Design of a Form

Lesson 6: Producing Reports

Create an AutoReport
Create a Report by Using the Wizard
Examine a Report in Design View
Add a Calculated Field to a Report
Modify the Format Properties of a Control
AutoFormat a Report
Adjust the Width of a Report

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program

Access Level 2

Lesson 1: Planning a Database

Design a Relational Database
Designate Primary and Foreign Keys  

Lesson 2: Building the Structure of a Database

Create a New Database
Create a Table Using a Wizard  
Create Tables in Design View  
Create Relationships between Tables  

Lesson 3: Controlling Data Entry

Create an Input Mask
Create a Lookup Field

Lesson 4: Finding and Joining Data

Create Query Joins
Join Unrelated Tables
Relate Data Within a Table

Lesson 5: Creating Flexible Queries

Set Select Query Properties
Create Parameter Queries
Create Action Queries

Lesson 6: Improving Your Forms

Enhance the Appearance of a Form
Restrict Data Entry in Forms
Add Command Buttons
Create a Subform

Lesson 7: Customizing Your Reports

Set Report Control Properties
Control Report Pagination
Summarize Information
Add a Subreport to an Existing Report
Create Mailing Labels

Lesson 8: Expanding the Reach of Your Data

Publish Access Data as a Word Document
Export Data to a Text File
Merge Access Data with a Word Document

Access Level 3

Lesson 1: Structuring Existing Data

Import Data
Analyze Tables
Create a Junction Table
Improve Table Structure

Lesson 2: Writing Advanced Queries

Create Unmatched and Duplicates Queries
Group and Summarize Records Using the Criteria Field
Summarize Data with a Crosstab Query
Create a PivotTable and a PivotChart
Display a Graphical Summary on a Form

Lesson 3: Simplifying Tasks with Macros

Create a Macro
Attach a Macro to a Command Button
Restrict Records Using a Where Condition

Lesson 4: Adding Interaction and Automation with Macros

Require Data Entry with a Macro
Display a Message Box with a Macro
Automate Data Entry

Lesson 5: Making Forms More Effective

Change the Display of Data Conditionally
Display a Calendar on a Form
Organize Information with Tab Pages

Lesson 6: Making Reports More Effective

Cancel Printing of a Blank Report
Include a Chart in a Report
Arrange Data in Columns
Create a Report Snapshot

Lesson 7: Maintaining an Access Database

Link Tables to External Data Sources
Back Up a Database
Compact and Repair a Database
Protect a Database with a Password
Determine Object Dependency
Document a Database
Analyze the Performance of a Database

Access Level 4

Lesson 1: Making Your Data Available on the Web

Create a Data Access Page by Using the Wizard
Improve the Presentation of the Data Access Page
Viewing Data Access Pages with the Browser
Edit Data Using the Data Access Page
Group Records in the Data Access Page

Lesson 2: Developing a Data Access Page in Design View

Create a Data Access Page in Design View
Incorporate a ComboBox in the Data Access Page
Test the New Record Function of the Data Access Page
Develop a PivotTable with the Office PivotTable Tool
Develop a PivotChart

Lesson 3: Integrating Access into Your Business

Import XML Data into an Access Database
Export Access Data to XML Format
Share Data with Other Office Applications

Lesson 4: Automating a Business Process with VBA

Create a Standard Module
Develop Code
Call a Procedure from a Form
Run the Procedure

Lesson 5: Creating a Switchboard and Setting the Startup Options

Create a Database Switchboard
Modify a Database Switchboard
Set the Startup Options
Modify the Startup Options

Lesson 6: Distributing and Securing the Database

Split a Database
Implement Security
Set Passwords
Encode and Decode a Database
Convert an Access Database to an MDE File
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