Microsoft® Office Access™ 2010/2007: Level 4

Course length: 1.0 day(s)

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Note: Microsoft Office version 2010 and 2007 have very little differences other than a few enhancements.  Your class will be taught with version 2010.

Course Description
In previous levels, you were introduced to the various features of Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007 that dealt with local database management. However, effective database management calls for mastering the advanced administrative and collaborative features of Access. In this course, you will exchange data with other applications, automate business processes by using VBA code, and secure and share databases.

Course Objective:
You will exchange data with other applications, automate business processes by using VBA code, and secure and share databases.

Target Student:
This course is designed for students who have a thorough understanding of the basic and advanced user features of the Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007 application, and are interested in learning introductory level administrator skill sets. The course is also for the student who may be working in a web-based environment and may need to adapt Access applications to the environment. Prerequisites: To ensure the successful completion of Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007: Level 4, the following Element K courses or equivalent knowledge is recommended:Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007: Level 1Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007: Level 2Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007: Level 3

Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities.

Certification:
This course is one of a series of Element K courseware titles that addresses Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist (MCAS) skill sets. The MCAS program is for individuals who use Microsoft’s business desktop software and who seek recognition for their expertise with specific Microsoft products. Certification candidates must pass one or more proficiency exams in order to earn Microsoft Certified Applications Specialist certification.

After completing this course the student should be able to:

  • share Access data with other applications.
  • use VBA to automate a business process.
  • create and modify a database switchboard, and set the startup options.
  • secure databases.
  • share databases using a SharePoint site.

Prerequisites:

  • Microsoft® Office Access™ 2010: Level 1
  • Microsoft® Office Access™ 2010: Level 2
  • Microsoft® Office Access™ 2010: Level 3

Course Content

Lesson 1: Integrating Access into Your Business
Topic 1A: Import XML Data into an Access Database
Topic 1B: Export Access Data to XML Format
Topic 1C: Export Data to the Outlook Address Book
Topic 1D: Collect Data Through Email Messages

Lesson 2: Automating a Business Process with VBA
Topic 2A: Create a Standard Module
Topic 2B: Develop Code
Topic 2C: Call a Procedure from a Form
Topic 2D: Run the Procedure

Lesson 3: Managing Switchboards
Topic 3A: Create a Database Switchboard
Topic 3B: Modify a Database Switchboard
Topic 3C: Set the Startup Options

Lesson 4: Distributing and Securing Databases
Topic 4A: Split a Database
Topic 4B: Implement Security
Topic 4C: Set Passwords
Topic 4D: Convert an Access Database to an ACCDE File
Topic 4E: Package a Database with a Digital Signature

Lesson 5: Sharing Databases Using a SharePoint Site
Topic 5A: Export a Table to a SharePoint List
Topic 5B: Import Data from a SharePoint List
Topic 5C: Publish a Database to a SharePoint Site
Topic 5D: Move a Database to a SharePoint Site
Topic 5E: Work Offline