Microsoft Access 2010 - Transition from Access 2003

Course Overview

In this course, students will identify and use the new and enhanced features to Microsoft® Office Access® 2010 since the release of Microsoft Access 2003.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for experienced Access users who have worked with the earlier versions of Microsoft Access, ideally Microsoft Access 2003, and who have or are planning to upgrade to Microsoft Access 2010.

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

- Identify the components of the Microsoft Office Access 2010 interface.
- Build tables and forms and also work with macros.
- Create queries and reports.
- Work with external data.
- Build a database for the web.

Prerequisites

Students enrolling in this course should have worked on Access 2003 or earlier, and be familiar with the Internet. This course covers the commonly used new features for a typical user.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Identifying the Components of the Access 2010 Environment

- Explore the User Interface
- Access Commands on the Ribbon Tabs
- Access the Contextual Tabs
- Customize the Access Environment

Lesson 2: Building Tables and Forms

- Create a Table
- Build Forms from Existing Table Data
- Design a Form
- Work with Macros

Lesson 3: Creating Queries and Reports

- Query a Database
- Generate Reports
- Format a Report

Lesson 4: Distributing and Securing Databases

- Split a Database
- Implement Security
- Set Passwords
- Convert an Access Database to an ACCDE File
- Package a Database with a Digital Signature

Lesson 5: Sharing Databases Using a SharePoint Site

- Export a Table to a SharePoint List
- Import Data from a SharePoint List
- Publish a Database to a SharePoint Site
- Move a Database to a SharePoint Site
- Work Offline