Total Time: 4 hour(s)

Summary: 
This course shows users how to work with a database application to create a database; create, use, and change a data entry form; retrieve information; and create reports. This course describes how to meet International Computer Driving Licence objectives using Microsoft Access on a personal computer that uses a Windows operating system. The ICDL test can be taken with any database application, and although this course demonstrates a specific application, the tasks it teaches can be applied to other applications as well.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
Open and close a database
Revise and save records
Use application help
Create a database
Update a database
Create, use, and revise a data entry form
Create and refine a query
Select and sort data
Create and edit a report

Topics: 
Getting Started
Creating a Database
Using Data Entry Forms
Retrieving Information from a Database
Creating Reports

Technical Requirements: 
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.