Explore the most popular and some of the lesser known features of Access 2013 –Tables, Queries, Forms, Reports, Macros, and much more with Alison Balter as your guide!
These video lessons …
Explore the most popular and some of the lesser known features of Access 2013 –Tables, Queries, Forms, Reports, Macros, and much more with Alison Balter as your guide!
These video lessons will ensure that you can harness the power of Access faster and more easily than ever before! In 13 thorough parts, Access 2013 LiveLessons shows you how to increase add finesse and polish to your presentations so they look like the pros. Expert Alison Balter simplifies powerful features and tools including Tables, Forms, reports, Queries, Macros, and much more! Truly harness the power built into Access! Just watch: You’ll master high-powered skills at your own pace–and get specific answers and solutions immediately, whenever you need them! For anyone who wants to master Microsoft Access 2013 fast!
About the Author:
Alison Balter is the president of InfoTech Services Group, Inc., a computer consulting firm based in Newbury Park, California. Alison is a highly experienced independent trainer and consultant specializing in Windows applications training and development. During her 27 years in the computer industry, she has trained and consulted with many corporations and government agencies. Since Alison founded InfoTech Services Group, Inc. (formerly InfoTechnology Partners) in 1990, its client base has expanded to include major corporations and government agencies such as Cisco, Shell Oil, Accenture, AIG Insurance, Northrop, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Prudential Insurance, Transamerica Insurance, Fox Broadcasting, the United States Navy, University of Southern California, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and others.
Alison specializes in teaching others how to develop Windows and Web applications. She is a leading author of 15 Microsoft Access books and SQL Server books, including Alison Balter’s Mastering Access 2003 Development, Alison Balter’s Mastering Access 2007 Development, Teach Yourself SQL Server 2005 Express in 24 Hours, Using Access 2010, and Access 2013 Absolute Beginners Guide. Alison is also featured in several training videos for both SAMS and Experts Exchange.
Most recently, Alison was given the honor of Microsoft Access MVP 2012, an honor bestowed on a select few individuals who have donated their time to bettering the development community. She was also selected as 2012/2013 Ventura County Woman Business Owner of the Year. Alison can be reached at alison@techismything.com.
Introduction
Introduction to Access 2013 LiveLessons 00:03:45
Lesson 1: Why use Microsoft Access?
Learning objectives 00:00:32
1.1 Learn About Relational Databases 00:00:56
1.2 Preview Database Components 00:05:31
1.3 Explore the Types of Things You Can Do With Microsoft Access 00:04:16
Lesson 2: Get Started with Microsoft Access
Learning objectives 00:00:23
2.1 Create a Database from a Template 00:02:50
2.2 View Database Objects 00:04:25
2.3 Create a Database from Scratch 00:01:29
2.4 Open an Existing Database 00:00:46
2.5 Close a Database 00:00:30
2.6 Exit Access 00:00:44
Lesson 3: Tables: The Repository for Your Data
Learning objectives 00:00:26
3.1 View and Navigate Table Data 00:02:22
3.2 Edit Table Data 00:04:52
3.3 Search for and Replace Table Data 00:03:21
3.4 Use Filters to View the Data You Need 00:07:46
Lesson 4: Use Queries to Retrieve the Data You Need
Learning objectives 00:00:29
4.1 Create a Simple Query 00:04:29
4.2 Order the Query Result 00:03:45
4.3 Refine your Queries with Criteria
4.4 Close a Query
4.5 Open an Existing Query
Lesson 5: Use Forms to Display and Modify Information
Learning objectives
5.1 Open an Existing Form
5.2 Delete Field Contents Within a Form
5.3 Use a Form to Add New Records to a Table
5.4 Use a Form to Delete Records from a Table
5.5 Copy Records Within a Form
5.6 Work with Data
5.7 Replace Data in the Table Underlying a Form
5.8 Sort Form Data
5.9 Filter Form Data
5.10 View the Design of a Form
Lesson 6: Create Your Own Forms
Learning objectives
6.1 Create a Form by Using the AutoForm Feature
6.2 Use the Form Wizard to Build a Form
6.3 Create Split Forms
6.4 Create Multiple Item Forms
6.5 Create Navigation Forms
6.6 Take Advantage of Conditional Formatting
Lesson 7: Use Reports to Print Information
Learning objectives
7.1 Open and View a Report
7.2 Move from Page to Page
7.3 Zoom In and Out
7.4 View Multiple Pages
7.5 Print a Report
Lesson 8: Build Your Own Reports
Learning objectives
8.1 Use the AutoReport Feature
8.2 Create a Report by Using the Report Wizard
8.3 Create Mailing Labels
8.4 View the Design of a Report
Lesson 9: Create Your Own Tables
Learning objectives
9.1 Build a New Table
9.2 Select the Appropriate Field Type for Your Data
9.3 Work with Indexes
9.4 Explore the All-Important Primary Key
9.5 Work with Field Properties
Lesson 10: Relate the Information in Your Database
Learning objectives
10.1 Learn about Relational Database Design
10.2 Examine the Types of Relationships
10.3 Establish Relationships
10.4 Establish Referential Integrity
Lesson 11: Enhance the Queries That You Build
Learning objectives
11.1 Design a Query Based on Multiple Tables
11.2 Modify the Datasheet View of a Query
11.3 Print Query Results
11.4 Learn about the Updatability of Query Results
11.5 Explore Everything You Ever Needed to Know About Query Basics
11.6 Refine Your Query with Criteria
Lesson 12: Advanced Query Techniques
Learning objectives
12.1 Create Calculated Fields
12.2 Get Help from the Expression Builder
12.3 Create and Run Parameter Queries
12.4 Create and Run Action Queries
12.5 Use Aggregate Functions to Summarize Numeric Data
12.6 Work with Outer Joins
Lesson 13: Build Powerful Forms
Learning objectives
13.1 Work with Controls
13.2 Take Advantage of Form Properties
13.3 Learn about Control Properties and Why to Use Them
Lesson 14: Advanced Form Techniques
Learning objectives
14.1 Work with Combo Boxes
14.2 Work with List Boxes
14.3 Explore the Command Button Wizards: Programming without Typing
14.4 Build Forms Based on More Than One Table
Lesson 15: Build Powerful Reports
Learning objectives
15.1 Understand Report Bands
15.2 Work with Controls
15.3 Build a One-to-Many Report Using the Report Wizard
15.4 Enhancing a One-to-Many Report
15.5 Build a One-to-Many Report with the SubReport Wizard
15.6 Use Subreports
Lesson 16: Advanced Report Techniques
Learning objectives
16.1 Add Sorting and Grouping
16.2 Work with Group Header and Footer Properties
16.3 Take Advantage of Report Properties
Lesson 17: Automate Your Database with Macros
Learning objectives
17.1 Learn the Basics of Creating and Running a Macro
17.2 Harness the Power of Submacros
17.3 Control your Macros Using Program Flow
17.4 Run an Access Macro
17.5 Modify an Existing Macro
17.6 Create an Embedded Macro
Lesson 18: Advanced Macro Techniques
Learning objectives
18.1 Create Data Macros
18.2 Create a Drillthrough Macro
18.3 Learn What Other New Features Are Available in Macros
18.4 Test a Macro
18.5 Convert a Macro to VBA Code
18.6 Create an AutoExec Macro
Lesson 19: Share Data With Other Applications
Learning objectives
19.1 Export Access Data
19.2 Import Data Into Access
19.3 Link to Data in Other Databases
19.4 The Linked Table Manager
Lesson 20: Put it All Together – A Complete Application
Learning objectives
20.1 Design the Tables to Store Your Data
20.2 Build the Forms to Edit Your Data
20.3 Build the Queries to Extract the Data You Need
20.4 Design the Reports to Display Your Data
20.5 Build the Macros Necessary to Automate Your Application
Summary
Summary of Access 2013 LiveLessons