Access 2007 (Database Package): Introduction

This is an introduction to the popular database package Microsoft Access 2007. The course is aimed at those who have never used the package before or have just started using it. There is an Access Fast Track course that is a shortened version of this course for those who learn at a faster pace.

Participants are expected to have basic computing skills (as covered on the Windows Introduction).

Number of sessions: 2

• Creating a database
• Creating a table
• Creating simple forms
• Creating queries
• Creating reports
• Importing and exporting information

Presentations, demonstrations and practicals.

Access 2007 on PWF Windows

• Anyone wishing to copy the course exercise files should bring a USB memory stick or they can be downloaded from, http://www-tus.csx.cam.ac.uk/courses/files/
• The concepts and design of relational databases are only briefly covered at this level, you will need to attend the Further Use course for a more detailed overview.
• There are special Access courses for Departmental Support Staff: see http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/staffdev/list.shtml#it_skills_development or contact Staff Development for details. Self-taught courses are also available. Various self-taught modules on Access are also available.

Two sessions of two hours