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Introduction to Microsoft Access
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Overview of Microsoft Access: What is it and how is it different from Excel?
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Understanding the importance of databases in business operations.
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MS Access interface and navigation: Ribbon, tables, queries, forms, and reports.
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Creating a new database and understanding its components.
2. Creating and Managing Tables
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Understanding the role of tables in a database.
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Creating tables: Fields, data types, and primary keys.
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Defining relationships between tables (one-to-many, many-to-many).
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Modifying tables: Adding, deleting, and editing records.
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Importing data from other sources (Excel, CSV, etc.).
3. Data Types and Field Properties
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Exploring different data types in Access (Text, Memo, Number, Date/Time, etc.).
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Setting field properties like size, format, and validation rules.
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Using lookup fields for better data entry and management.
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Setting default values and field formatting.
4. Queries in MS Access
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Introduction to Queries: What are they and how do they work?
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Creating basic queries to retrieve data from tables.
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Filtering and sorting data in queries.
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Using criteria to customize query results.
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Understanding calculated fields and aggregate functions (SUM, AVG, COUNT, etc.).
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Advanced queries: Using SQL to write complex queries.
5. Forms for Data Entry
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Creating forms for efficient data entry and editing.
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Designing user-friendly forms: Adding text boxes, drop-downs, and buttons.
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Customizing form layout and design for better usability.
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Using combo boxes, list boxes, and option buttons in forms.
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Creating navigational forms to move between different views and reports.