Access 97: Getting Started

Summary:

This course introduces users to the components of an Access database and shows how to design and create a basic table.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

open, view and close database tables and forms
navigate and find records in tables and forms
sort records and run a basic query
design and create a basic table
add fields to a table
add records to a table

Outline:

Introduction to Database Concepts
The Access Work Environment
Opening a Database
Using Tables and Forms
Using Sorting and Querying
Designing and Creating a Table
Adding Fields to a Table
Adding Records to a Table

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
Simulations that allow users to practice course skills, even if they don't have access to the application
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for the beginning user of Access 97 for Windows.

Prerequisites:

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 98 or higher. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (5.5 or higher for MindLeaders Central) required. Macromedia Flash player 6.0 is recommended for full functionality, but not required to play the courses. Sound card, with speakers or headphones is recommended, but not required to play the courses. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

Access 97 for Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

Terms of Use:

None