Learn IT - Microsoft Access 2010 : Beginner

Access provides a powerful set of tools that are sophisticated enough for professional data managers, yet easy for new users to learn. Access is for users that need to track and report on data in advanced ways. It’s a good idea to be familiar with Excel before you learn Access.
Access is the next step past Excel. It’s useful for tracking, reporting, and working with data, reports, and calculations. Many small businesses use Access as their business database. Because Access doesn’t require programming, normal people use it to develop robust databases instead of hiring an expensive developer.

The first part of Access focuses on tables—how the data is stored, and moves from there. You’ll learn concepts, theories, and how to query for results. You’ll learn advanced database techniques like creating reports and user interfaces to be used by non-technical people.

Introduction to database design concepts & terminology
Become familiar with the Access 2010 interface: the Welcome Screen, Ribbon, Tabs & Tool-tips
Open and examine and existing Access database
Working with tables and data records
Find, sort and filter records in a table
Introduction to table creation options
Create tables using the design view
Using the Data Type Gallery
Introduction to table field properties
Relational database design concepts
Create table relationships
Explore relationship types
Define referential integrity
Display object dependencies
How to “Normalize” databases
Additional table field properties
Create a lookup list