Access 2003 Level 4

1 day

Overview

In previous levels, you were introduced to advanced topics that dealt with local database management. In this course, you will learn remote database management, how to exchange data with XML and other type applications, and how to automate your business processes by using VBA code.

Prerequisites

Access 2003 Level 3, or equivalent knowledge.

Benefits

You will be introduced to the advanced features of the Access application and also the VBA programming language.

Target student

Access 2003 Level 4 is for students who have a thorough understanding of the basic and advanced user features of the Access program, and are interested in learning introductory level administrator skillsets. The course is also for the student that may be working in a web-based environment and may need to adapt Access applications to the environment. It is also designed for students pursuing the Microsoft MOS Expert Level Certification for Access 2003.

Making Your Data Available on the Web

Create a Data Access Page by Using the Wizard
Improve the Presentation of the Data Access Page
Viewing Data Access Pages with the Browser
Edit Data Using the Data Access Page
Group Records in the Data Access Page

Developing a Data Access Page in Design View

Create a Data Access Page in Design View
Incorporate a ComboBox in the Data Access Page
Test the New Record Function of the Data Access Page
Develop a PivotTable with the Office PivotTable Tool
Develop a PivotChart

Integrating Access into Your Business

Import XML Data into an Access Database
Export Access Data to XML Format
Share Data with Other Office Applications

Automating a Business Process with VBA

Create a Standard Module
Develop Code
Call a Procedure from a Form
Run the Procedure

Creating a Switchboard and Setting the Startup Options

Create a Database Switchboard
Modify a Database Switchboard
Set the Startup Options
Modify the Startup Options

Distributing and Securing the Database

Split a Database
Implement Security
Set Passwords
Encode and Decode a Database
Convert an Access Database to an MDE File