Microsoft Access for Beginners
Course Overview
The Microsoft Access for Beginners course is designed to help you confidently step into the world of database management and data organisation. This beginner-friendly course teaches you how to create, manage, query, and report data efficiently using Microsoft Access. Whether you’re handling small datasets or organising business records, this course gives you the practical skills to turn raw data into meaningful information. Perfect for those who want to work smarter, not harder, with data.
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Real-World Benefits
This course helps you manage information more efficiently by enabling you to store, retrieve, analyse, and present data accurately. These skills are highly valuable in offices, small businesses, education, healthcare, and administration, allowing you to save time, reduce errors, and make data-driven decisions in real workplace scenarios.
Description
The Microsoft Access for Beginners course starts by introducing the interface and core features of Microsoft Access, guiding you through creating simple databases and tables. You’ll learn how to modify, sort, and filter data, build basic queries with calculations, and design user-friendly forms. The course also covers creating professional reports, enhancing layouts, organising information, and preparing reports for printing—giving you a complete foundation in database usage.
Learning Outcomes of this course:
- Understand the Microsoft Access interface and tools
- Create and manage simple databases and tables
- Modify, sort, and filter table data
- Build basic queries and perform calculations
- Design and use data entry forms
- Create, format, and print professional reports
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for:
- Beginners with no prior database experience
- Office professionals and administrators
- Students and job seekers wanting IT and data skills
- Small business owners managing records
- Anyone looking to organise and analyse data effectively
Career Path
Upon completing the Microsoft Access for Beginners Course, you’ll have a wide range of career opportunities open to you. Here are some potential career paths:
- Administrative Assistant – £20,000 to £26,000 per year
- Office Administrator – £22,000 to £30,000 per year
- Data Entry / Records Officer – £21,000 to £28,000 per year
- Junior Database or MIS Assistant – £24,000 to £32,000 per year
- Business Support Officer – £25,000 to £35,000 per year
Course Curriculum
| Module 01 | |||
| Orientation to Microsoft Access | 00:39:00 | ||
| Create a Simple Access Database | 00:10:00 | ||
| Get Help and Configure Options in Microsoft Access | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 02 | |||
| Modify Table Data | 00:17:00 | ||
| Sort and Filter Records | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 03 | |||
| Create Basic Queries | 00:15:00 | ||
| Sort and Filter Data in a Query | 00:14:00 | ||
| Perform Calculations in a Query | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 04 | |||
| Create Basic Access Forms | 00:07:00 | ||
| Work with Data on Access Forms | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 05 | |||
| Create a Report | 00:12:00 | ||
| Add Controls to a Report | 00:12:00 | ||
| Enhance the Appearance of a Report | 00:05:00 | ||
| Prepare a Report for Print | 00:03:00 | ||
| Organize Report Information | 00:15:00 | ||
| Format Reports | 00:12:00 | ||
| Workbooks | |||
| Workbooks: Microsoft Access for Beginners | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam- Microsoft Access for Beginners | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam- Microsoft Access for Beginners | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Microsoft Access for Beginners | 03:46:00 | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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