Microsoft Access 2007 Fundamentals

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Quick Facts
  • Delivery Method Online
  • Professional Certificate
  • 24hrs Suggested Study Time
  • 3 Months Access
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  • Study On Any Device
  • 8988 Students

Learn how Microsoft's powerful database can help you store and manage information you've collected about your business, home, or community.

Learn how Microsoft's powerful and award-winning database can help you manage, store, search, analyze, and display important information you've collected about your business, home, community, or any other entity. In this practical and project oriented hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to create tables filled with fields and records. You'll build relationships between the tables to eliminate redundancies and slash data entry time. You'll discover how to achieve huge reductions in data entry errors by setting default values, creating validation rules, and building input masks. You'll find out how to make your database more user-friendly with custom data entry forms, smart lists, and other sophisticated controls. You'll learn how to retrieve exactly what you need from your database with powerful queries and reports, and you'll even start automating routine tasks with labor-saving macros.

Courses are delivered to you through expertly executed lessons, online instruction and interaction with like-minded students. Our courses are designed to deliver all of the benefits of studying in a classroom whilst giving you the flexibility to study at a time and place to suit your needs. You can access your classroom 24/7 from any device with an internet connection.

This course has a 3 month duration. You'll complete comprehensive lessons, quizzes and assignments before submitting your final exam at the end of the course to achieve your certificate. Courses must be completed within the 3 month access period.

A Microsoft Access database is made up of seven interrelated components: tables, fields, records, forms, queries, reports, and macros. In today's lesson, you'll become familiar with each of these components and--perhaps more importantly--you'll learn how each component can help you successfully collect and manage a wide variety of business, personal, or scientific data. And you'll get hands-on experience building tables; creating fields; and manipulating records.

Today, you're going to learn how to take advantage of a variety of powerful customization options that will help you simplify the process of adding data to an Access table. You'll get hands-on experience with validation rules, default values, and input masks—time-saving tools that will improve your productivity while increasing the accuracy and reliability of the data you collect.

This lesson will literally slash the amount of time you spend performing data entry tasks. You'll deftly sidestep an issue that often plagues Access novices: how to avoid typing and re-typing the same pieces of information over and over again in each of the many tables that make up your database. Today, you'll discover the powerful and time-saving secret of table relationships.

In this lesson, we'll give your database a professional makeover. Your database will achieve new levels of attractiveness and sophistication with the introduction of powerful forms. You'll find that forms make it faster, easier, and more pleasant for you to review, add, edit, or remove the information in your tables.

Today, you'll embellish your forms with powerful custom controls like buttons and combo boxes. These custom controls can help you automate tasks you might otherwise find difficult or time-consuming to carry out manually. As a result, you'll work at greater efficiencies and with fewer opportunities for error.

One reason we create a database is so we have a place to store information that we've collected. We store data in a database because we know that we will need to review that information again. By squirreling the data away today, we give ourselves future opportunities to review, search, analyze, sort, and subtotal that information as needed. Today, you'll discover how to use an Access query to scan a vast collection of data and retrieve only the exact pieces of information that you require.

In today's lesson, you'll overcome all those thorny query issues that often stump both beginning and advanced Access users. You'll learn how to scan the entirety of your database for a single word (or even a tiny word fragment) with pinpoint precision. You'll find out how to seek out a range of dates or numbers instead of placing all your bets on a futile and time-consuming search for a single value. And if you ever find yourself with a better understanding of what you don't want to see than what you do, you'll understand how to perform a reverse query.

In a well-designed database, information will be evenly distributed across multiple tables. The advantages of this distributed approach are too numerous to elucidate here, but the approach does raise one important question: is there any way to take all of the information that has been scattered across several tables and bring it together in one place? Fortunately, there is a simple solution. Today, you'll receive ample opportunities to try your hand at combining information from an assortment of tables into a single pool of data.

If you really want to show off the data in your database, you'll want to showcase it with a report. A report will help you organize and format your data, making it more accessible and more attractive. There really is only one surefire way to understand what a report is and what it can do for you: you'll just have to create one. And that's exactly what you're going to do in today's lesson.

In our last lesson, you learned how to convert a table filled with raw information into a handsome, well-organized report suitable for printing. But what if you want to create a report that only shows some, instead of all, of the information contained within a table? Is that even possible? You'll find out in today's lesson.

Access comes with a number of pre-formatted reports designed to meet just about any conceivable need. But there will be rare occasions when you want to produce a report that is a little, well, different. A report that goes beyond the norm. A report that communicates with its reader in a new and unique way. In today's lesson, you'll learn how you can use the Report Design tool to whip up your very own custom reports from scratch.

In this, our final lesson, you'll learn all about Access macros. An Access macro can automate just about any database activity you can imagine, from running queries to printing reports to opening and closing forms or tables. However, a macro can perform these activities at a much higher rate of speed and with far more accuracy than you or I could ever manage to muster. This is one of the most popular and eye-opening lessons in the course, covering a fascinating topic you won't want to miss.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Once you've made the payment, we'll send you a confirmation email with a link to start your course. Feel free to get started whenever you're ready!

You'll have 3 months access to your course. In that time you are free to study at your own pace. The course duration is 24 hours.

Online learning is a flexible way to study that fits around your schedule, giving you the freedom to learn at your own pace from anywhere in the world. You'll have 3 months to complete the course and can take the multiple-choice questions and final exam whenever it suits you.

If you need help, you can contact us anytime. You can also join the discussion area where you can interact with other students. The discussion area for each lesson is open for the entire duration of the course.

Of course! We offer a 7-day money back guarantee. As long as you haven't completed the course, you can get a full refund within 7 days of enrolling.

We do not offer extensions or transfers for this self-paced course. However, you will have 3 months to complete the course, and if you need to cancel within the first 10 days of enrolment, we offer a money back guarantee.

The Learning Environment

From the moment that you enrol in the Microsoft Access 2007 Fundamentals you will become an integral part of our learning community. You'll find yourself with the freedom to learn at a speed that suits you, on any device, from anywhere in the world. Achieving your career goals no longer has to mean compromising family and work commitments.

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Windows 7 Fundamentals

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  • Study On Any Device
  • 1859 Students

Get up to speed quickly on Microsoft Windows 7 with this fun and easy hands-on course for beginners.

If you're new to computers, or just new to Microsoft Windows 7, this course will get you up to speed fast. In this course, you'll make the transition from helpless beginner to happy PC user.

We'll start with the absolute basics: the computer terms and skills everyone else assumes you already know. (And soon, you will know them!) Then you'll explore some fun Windows 7 features that let you personalise your screen so it suits your style and your specific needs. You'll also learn about some handy gadgets you can put on your computer desktop for work or play.

Next, you'll find out how to type and edit text so you can easily create emails or documents. You'll also learn how to save and organise your work so it's always a snap to find your files. In addition, you'll discover how to save and organise photos, fix the annoying ""red eye"" caused by flash cameras, and use basic photo editing techniques like cropping.

After that, you'll pick up some tips that will help you search the Web like an expert using the Internet Explorer web browser that comes with Windows 7. You'll also learn how to use flash drives, CDs, and DVDs, and how to protect your system against viruses and other threats.

In each lesson, you'll find fun games and practical, hands-on activities to help you master your new skills. By the time you're done, you'll know the Windows 7 operating system from top to bottom—and you'll be using it like a pro!

Courses are delivered to you through expertly executed lessons, online instruction and interaction with like-minded students. Our courses are designed to deliver all of the benefits of studying in a classroom whilst giving you the flexibility to study at a time and place to suit your needs. You can access your classroom 24/7 from any device with an internet connection.

This course has a 3 month duration. You'll complete comprehensive lessons, quizzes and assignments before submitting your final exam at the end of the course to achieve your certificate. Courses must be completed within the 3 month access period.

Learning to use your PC well starts with learning to use Windows. In this first lesson, we'll start with the basics that every computer user must know in order to use a computer with minimal frustration. If you’ve been working in “frustration and aggravation” mode for a while, this lesson will take care of that. We'll start by talking about what Windows 7 is and why you want to learn it. Then, we'll get right into the most important skills and terminology that allow you to control what you see on your screen at all times. And that's important, because the first step to using anything that's in your computer is getting it on the screen where you can see it!

In today's lesson, you'll have fun personalizing your computer by choosing your own desktop pictures, window colors, and sound scheme. Along the way, you'll learn about the important Control Panel window in Windows 7, and tips for using dialog boxes and those occasional mysterious dimmed options that do nothing when you click them. The skills you learn in this lesson will go a long way to helping you gain complete control of your computer.

Sometimes the most handy and useful things are also the easiest to learn and use. And that's certainly the case with Windows 7 desktop gadgets, sticky notes, and calculator. In this lesson, you'll learn all about these wonderfully practical and easy-to-use Windows 7 features. If you ever need to deal with dates, times, time zones, weather, currency conversions, newspaper headlines, reminders, unit conversions, or any of the other little tasks that seem to clutter most peoples' everyday lives, you're sure to find some real time-savers in this easy lesson.

No matter how you intend to use your computer, there’ll be times when there's some typing involved. It might be for writing e-mail messages, memos, or letters, or it might be for taking notes in a course, or for chatting with others in a Web site. Whatever the reason, today's lesson will teach you all the tricks for making typing (and editing) quick and easy. And you'll also discover how to save your work in files and folders, so it'll always be there when you need it!

Everything that's in your computer is stored on its hard drive. The hard drive is like a filing cabinet containing files organized into folders. Finding things you've saved in the past is a matter of opening the filing cabinet, so to speak, and then locating the correct folder. You'll use the Windows Explorer program to accomplish this. And in this lesson, you'll learn how it all works so you can start gaining complete mastery of your own files and folders.

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In this lesson, we'll have even more fun with photos. Today, you&rsquo;ll learn how to further organize your photos by renaming them, rating them, and adding captions and tags. You&rsquo;ll also learn how to search for photos with tags. And you&rsquo;ll learn about Photo Gallery&rsquo;s editing tools for adjusting brightness and contrast, straightening crooked pictures, correcting red eye, and cropping.

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<p>Managing files and folders is one of those computer skills that every computer user needs to know. In many work and school environments, people just assume you know how to manage files, and they rarely provide any details on how to accomplish things like copying, moving, or renaming files and folders. Today's lesson will explain how to do those very things that others assume you already know how to do. </p> <p><b>&nbsp;</b></p>

<p>In this lesson, you'll expand your file management skills by learning how to delete and recover files. You'll learn how to select multiple files to work with so you don't always have to manage your files one at a time. And we'll discuss how to copy files to and from removable media like flash drives, CDs, and DVDs. </p> <h1></h1>

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<p>In our final lesson, you'll learn some more techniques for protecting your computer, including using resources for free protection from viruses and spyware. You'll learn how to remove programs you no longer want or need. You'll learn how to copy and paste text and create screenshots. And you'll discover some great timesaving tips and shortcuts, as well as resources for helping yourself so you don't have to be so dependent on others. </p> <h1></h1>

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Frequently Asked Questions

Once you've made the payment, we'll send you a confirmation email with a link to start your course. Feel free to get started whenever you're ready!

You'll have 3 months access to your course. In that time you are free to study at your own pace. The course duration is 24 hours.

Online learning is a flexible way to study that fits around your schedule, giving you the freedom to learn at your own pace from anywhere in the world. You'll have 3 months to complete the course and can take the multiple-choice questions and final exam whenever it suits you.

If you need help, you can contact us anytime. You can also join the discussion area where you can interact with other students. The discussion area for each lesson is open for the entire duration of the course.

Of course! We offer a 7-day money back guarantee. As long as you haven't completed the course, you can get a full refund within 7 days of enrolling.

We do not offer extensions or transfers for this self-paced course. However, you will have 3 months to complete the course, and if you need to cancel within the first 10 days of enrolment, we offer a money back guarantee.

The Learning Environment

From the moment that you enrol in the Windows 7 Fundamentals you will become an integral part of our learning community. You'll find yourself with the freedom to learn at a speed that suits you, on any device, from anywhere in the world. Achieving your career goals no longer has to mean compromising family and work commitments.

Our Values

Learn At Your Own Pace

We believe in personalised learning. That's why we provide all the tools and support you need to succeed at your own pace. With flexible learning, you'll stay motivated and retain more information. Plus, you can balance your studies with work and family commitments to make your dreams a reality.

We Won't Break The Bank

Education should be accessible to anyone who wants to learn. That's why we offer some of the most competitive prices in the industry with payments plans for just $25 per week. Investing in your future is a smart choice and doesn’t have to break the bank.

Industry-Led Courses

There's no better way to learn than from experts with years of experience in your field. That's why each of our 200+ industry-led courses are designed to give you a real-life perspective on your industry. With our expert mentors, you'll learn from people who have a wealth of knowledge and experience, and who are passionate about sharing it with you.

Get The Personal Support You Deserve

At Vibe Learning, we're real people who are dedicated to providing you with personal support every step of the way. Our industry experts are not only professional and knowledgeable but also incredibly passionate about sharing their expertise with you. With their guidance, you'll gain invaluable insights and practical knowledge to help you succeed.