Microsoft Access 2007: Level 4

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 length:  1.0 day(s)

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 courses or equivalent knowledge is recommended:

• Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007: Level 1
• Microsoft® Office Access™ 2007: Level 2
• Microsoft® 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 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.

Performance-Based Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will 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.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Integrating Access into Your Business

1. Import XML Data into an Access Database
2. Export Access Data to XML Format
3. Export Data to the Outlook Address Book
4. Collect Data Through Email Messages

Lesson 2: Automating a Business Process with VBA

1. Create a Standard Module
2. Develop Code
3. Call a Procedure from a Form
4. Run the Procedure

Lesson 3: Managing Switchboards

1. Create a Database Switchboard
2. Modify a Database Switchboard
3. Set the Startup Options

Lesson 4: Distributing and Securing Databases

1. Split a Database
2. Implement Security
3. Set Passwords
4. Convert an Access Database to an ACCDE File
5. Package a Database with a Digital Signature

Lesson 5: Sharing Databases Using a SharePoint Site

1. Export a Table to a SharePoint List
2. Import Data from a SharePoint List
3. Publish a Database to a SharePoint Site
4. Move a Database to a SharePoint Site
5. Work Offline