Introduction to Microsoft Access & Database Concepts

• What is Microsoft Access?

• Understanding database terminology

• Benefits of relational databases

• Tour of the Access interface

Creating and Designing Tables

• Setting up a new database

• Designing tables and choosing appropriate data types

• Setting primary keys and indexing

• Field properties and data validation rules

Building Relationships and Normalizing Data

• What is database normalization?

• Creating one-to-many and many-to-many relationships

• Enforcing referential integrity

• Using the Relationship window

Working with Queries

• Introduction to Select queries

• Filtering, sorting, and criteria logic

• Using Parameter queries for interactive search

• Action queries: Append, Update, Delete, and Make Table

• Calculated fields and expressions

Designing Forms for Data Entry

• Creating user-friendly data entry forms

• Using form controls: text boxes, combo boxes, checkboxes

• Subforms and form navigation

• Formatting and customizing forms

Generating Professional Reports

• Creating basic reports with the Report Wizard

• Grouping and sorting data in reports

• Adding totals and summaries

• Formatting and customizing report layouts

• Conditional formatting for report elements

Using Macros and Automating Tasks

• What are macros in Access?

• Creating simple macros to automate forms and buttons

• AutoExec macros for startup automation

• Introduction to embedded macros vs standalone macros

Advanced Data Management Techniques

• Importing data from Excel, CSV, and other sources

• Exporting data to Excel or PDF

• Splitting databases into front-end and back-end

• Introduction to security and user-level access

• Backup and recovery strategies

Capstone Project: Design a Functional Database

• Design and build a complete relational database

• Incorporate forms, queries, reports, and relationships

• Apply validation rules and automation

• Present and review project

Course Overview:

• Duration: 6–8 Weeks

• Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate

• Technologies Covered: Microsoft Access