Microsoft Access 2016 Intermediate/Advanced Course

The ultimate next step for anyone interested in supercharging their Microsoft Access and data analysis skills

What you'll learn

Discover how to effectively link to other data sources.

Learn how to split a database by splitting the frontend and backend.

Explore the use of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA).

Discover advanced options for the use of forms.

Dive into options for packaging your application for distribution.

Practice with included Access 2016 exercises files.

Follow along with the instructor with included instructor demostration files.

Discover advanced options and tips for building and using queries.

Follow along as you learn to create and maintain macros.

Complete database projects at the advanced level.

Get helpful techniques that allow you to link, report, and package your data quickly.

Requirements

A working knowledge of Microsoft Acccess 2016 and including how to create and manage databases.

Microsoft Access 2016

Description

Become a Microsoft Access database expert with this easy-to-follow course featuring 8 hours of professionally produced videos. Exercise and demo files included.

  Practice what you learn      with included exercise files.

A full 8 hours of      professional video instruction.

48 easy-to-follow how-to      videos.

Everything explained      step-by-step for quick comprehension.

Complete database      projects at the advanced level.

The next step after      completing Microsoft Access 2016 for Beginners.

Enables you to complete      projects on time and within budget.

Increase your value at      work.

Starts with basic      advanced features.

Discover how to      effectively link to other data sources.

Learn how to split a      database by splitting the frontend and backend.

Follow along as you learn      to create and maintain macros.

Explore the use of Visual      Basic for Applications (VBA).

Discover advanced options      for the use of forms and queries.

Dive into options for      packaging your application for distribution.

Practice with bonus      Access 2016 exercises.

In today’s data-driven world, effective data management is crucial, with no room for error. If you’ve already taken our beginner Microsoft Access 2016 course, or have a beginner knowledge of Microsoft Access 2016, you’re ready for our Microsoft Access 2016 Advanced course. Get ready to become a data management expert as this 8-hour class takes your skills to the next level.

  You’ll boost your knowledge significantly as you get acquainted with Microsoft Access 2016’s most sophisticated features.

  Contents and Overview

  Your Microsoft certified professional trainer will show you how to use macros, advanced forms and queries, and other tools to create a professional, working database. Follow along as you learn to create and maintain macros, then see how to effectively link to other data sources.

  Get helpful techniques that allow you to link, report, and package your data quickly, and discover how to split a database by splitting the frontend and backend.

  With this informative course, you’ll learn the skills you need to make an impact with sleek, high-performing databases that help you do your job efficiently and competently.

  Plus, when you sign up for this course, you’ll also get these extras:

  Exercise files – to      help you become proficient with the material.

Instructor demo files – use      the same database files used by your instructor.

An optional online quiz      (45 questions) - to test what you've learned.

A certificate of      completion - to tell everyone you've aced the course.

If you’re ready to master Microsoft Access 2016 and sign up for the course, go ahead and hit that Enroll button, or try some of the free videos by using the Free Preview feature. We look forward to seeing you in the course!

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Overview

Section 1: Introduction to Microsoft Access 2016 Advanced

Lecture 1 Course Overview and Content

Lecture 2 WATCH ME: Essential Information for a Successful Training Experience

Lecture 3 DOWNLOAD ME: Course Exercise Files

Lecture 4 DOWNLOAD ME: Course Demo Files

Section 2: Primary Keys and Indexes

Lecture 5 Primary Keys and Indexing Rules and Guidelines

Lecture 6 More About Indexes

Section 3: Using Datasheet View

Lecture 7 Setting-up Northwind Database

Lecture 8 Working in a Datasheet View

Lecture 9 Customizing Datasheet View and Advanced Sorting and Filtering

Lecture 10 Subdatasheets

Lecture 11 Exercise 01

Section 4: Linking to Other Access Databases

Lecture 12 Linking Two Tables to Other Access Databases

Section 5: Using ODBC and SQL Server

Lecture 13 Acquiring and Installing SQL Server Express

Lecture 14 Setting up SQL Server Database

Lecture 15 Exercise 2

Section 6: Splitting An Access Database

Lecture 16 Splitting an Access Database into Front-end and Back-end Databases

Lecture 17 Converting Shared Table into Local Table; Moving Back-end Database

Lecture 18 Exercise 3

Lecture 19 Addressing Multi-users Issues When Sharing Data

Section 7: Macros

Lecture 20 Basics of Macros

Lecture 21 Macros on Events; AutoExec

Lecture 22 More About AutoExec; Bypassing AutoExec

Lecture 23 Macro Security Settings

Lecture 24 Exercise 4

Section 8: The Ribbon

Lecture 25 Customizing the Ribbon and Quick Access Tool

Section 9: Visual Basic for Applications in Access 2016

Lecture 26 Convert Macros to VBA; VBA Editor and Property Windows

Lecture 27 VBA Modules; Running Code and Error Handling

Lecture 28 Creating Modules; Subs, Functions, Intellisense and Variables

Lecture 29 Scope, Variable Naming and Strings

Lecture 30 Standard Functions; Logical, Case and Loop Statements

Section 10: Access Events Model

Lecture 31 Adding Events to Assets Database

Lecture 32 Exercise 05

Lecture 33 Common Events; Form and Report Events

Lecture 34 Switchboard and Navigation Form; Error Handling

Lecture 35 Exercise 06

Section 11: Forms

Lecture 36 Formatting Bound and Control Form

Lecture 37 Split Forms; Macro Error Handling

Lecture 38 Creating Form with Tab

Lecture 39 Go To Combo Box and Its Properties

Lecture 40 Exercise 07

Section 12: Advanced Use of Queries

Lecture 41 Basic of Queries: Review

Lecture 42 Syntax of SQL Statements

Lecture 43 Use of Multiple Where Criteria & Select Statements Function

Lecture 44 Joins and Its Types

Lecture 45 Exercise 08

Lecture 46 Action Queries - Part 1

Lecture 47 Action Queries - Part 2

Lecture 48 Subqueries

Section 13: Packaging Your Application

Lecture 49 Steps in Packaging Access Application

Lecture 50 Exercise 09

Section 14: Conclusion

Lecture 51 Online Support and Conclusion

Section 15: Extras

Lecture 52 EXTRA RESOURCE: The Most Frequently Used Access Shortcuts - Infographic

Experienced database managers or those who are familiar with Access 2016 or 2013