Microsoft Access Training: Introduction / Intermediate – 2 days
2 Days | Class-based
This comprehensive two-day program provides a practical foundation in Microsoft Access — one of the most widely used database management tools in business today. Learn how to efficiently organise, analyse, and retrieve data, and how to generate professional reports and insights with ease. Guided by a certified Microsoft Access trainer, you’ll gain hands-on experience through interactive exercises designed to build your confidence and capability. With a strong focus on practical application, this course ensures you leave ready to apply your new skills effectively in the workplace.
Course Content:
- Design and build a new relational database using Microsoft Access to efficiently store and manage business information.
- Modify and enhance existing databases, adjusting table structures and relationships to meet changing requirements.
- Create and populate tables with accurate data using best-practice methods for consistency and reliability.
- Work with lookup tables and transactional data to streamline data entry and improve data integrity.
- Apply data validation rules and field properties to safeguard data accuracy and maintain professional standards.
- Format and present data effectively to ensure clarity and ease of use within tables.
- Import and export data seamlessly between Access and other applications, including Excel and CSV formats.
- Build and refine queries to extract targeted information quickly and efficiently.
- Develop parameter and calculated queries to generate dynamic insights and automate data analysis.
- Create professional reports and intuitive forms to present information clearly and provide user-friendly database interfaces.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this Microsoft Access course, participants will be able to:
- Design, build, and manage relational databases in Microsoft Access to organise and analyse business data effectively.
- Create queries, forms, and reports to extract insights and present information in a clear, professional format.
- Apply data validation, formatting, and integration techniques to ensure data accuracy and compatibility across systems.
- Confidently navigate and customise Access features to improve efficiency and support data-driven decision-making in the workplace.