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Microsoft Access 2016 Online Course

Access 2016 stores data via a SQL database, so it's highly scalable and more secure than ever. We cover the essentials of relational database design and more.

DurationSelf-paced online learning
LevelProfessional development
Access12 months online access
Course content14 modules
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About this course

What the Microsoft Access 2016 course covers

Everything in Microsoft Access 2016 is delivered online and on demand - no classroom, no cohort, no waiting list. The material is split into 14 modules you can stop and restart at will. You keep access for 12 months rather than losing it the moment you finish.

The material takes in Access Beginner, 1 Introduction Part 1, 2 Introduction Part 2 and 3 Elements Part 1. 10 more modules follow those, all named on the Modules tab.

Nothing is required to enrol, and the content is aimed at the job rather than at a syllabus. We list 10 Office Software courses, of which 7 sit at Professional development. Completing it earns a certificate you can download - useful as evidence of training, and not the same thing as a graded qualification.

The honest caveats: And to be plain about it: there is no CPD accreditation on this course, so buy something accredited if that is what has been asked of you.

Buyer guide

Is this the right course for you?

Best fit

Microsoft Access 2016 is a sensible shortlist choice when you want a structured route through the published syllabus rather than a general overview of the whole subject. Its 14-module plan starts with Access Beginner and 1 Introduction Part 1, which gives you a clear indication of the assumed starting point. That shape is likely to be most useful for office and admin staff who want to stop fighting the software whose training need matches those topics. It is a weaker fit if you only need one isolated skill, or if an employer has specified a different standard, awarding body or practical assessment. Before buying, compare that requirement with the final modules on Access Intermediate and 1 Relationships Part 1 as well as the course title.

How to use the syllabus

Treat the module list as a study plan, not just a contents page. Begin with Access Beginner and 1 Introduction Part 1 and note any terms or processes you need to revisit. Around the middle, 6 Queries Part 1 acts as a useful checkpoint: if you can explain that material without looking back, move on; if not, repeat the preceding section before adding more. The later work on Access Intermediate and 1 Relationships Part 1 is where you can test whether the earlier ideas connect. After each block, write a short example from your own work or a realistic scenario. That simple retrieval step makes self-paced learning more useful than clicking straight through to completion.

Check before enrolling

The provider gives no fixed study-hour estimate, so use the module count to plan several shorter sessions rather than assuming it can be completed in one sitting. Access is listed for 12 months, so set a completion date comfortably before the login ends. A downloadable or printable completion certificate is described, but it records course completion rather than replacing a regulated qualification. No CPD accreditation is stated. That is fine for skills development, but not when a workplace policy specifically requires accredited training.

Full course details from the training provider

Microsoft Access is now much more than a way to create desktop databases. It’s an easy to use tool for quickly creating browser based database applications that help you run your business. Your data is automatically stored in a SQL database, so it’s more secure and scalable than ever, and you can easily share your applications with colleagues.

This course will guide you through the basics of relational database design and through the creation of database objects. You will learn how to use forms, query tables and reports to manage data. You will understand the interface, customization and creation editing of the many objects available within the Microsoft Access application. This course is divided in to three separate levels being Basic Microsoft Access, Intermediate Microsoft Access and Advanced Microsoft Access.

Your course includes 12 months unlimited online access to:


Expert Instructor-Led Training:
These courses use only the finest instructors in the IT industry. They have a minimum of 15 years real-world experience and are subject matter experts in their fields. Unlike a live class, you can fast-forward, repeat or rewind all your lectures. This creates a personal learning experience and gives you all the benefit of hands-on training with the flexibility of doing it around your schedule 24/7.

Visual Demonstrations & Multimedia Presentations: Our courseware includes instructor-led demonstrations and visual presentations that allow students to develop their skills based on real world scenarios explained by the instructor. The training always focuses on real world scenarios and skill-set development.

Quizzes & Exam Simulators: Our custom practice exams prepare you for your exams differently and more effectively than the traditional exam preps on the market. You will have practice quizzes after each module to ensure you are confident on the topic you have completed before proceeding. This will allow you to gauge your effectiveness before moving to the next module in your course. These courses also include practice exams designed to replicate and mirror the environment in the testing center. These exams are on average 100 questions to ensure you are 100% prepared before taking your certification exam.

Social Learning & Networking: The courses run on a world class Learning Management System (LMS). This system allows you to interact and collaborate with other students and course staff, form study groups, engage in discussions in the course forums, rate and like different courses and stay up to date with all the latest industry knowledge through our forums, student contributions and announcement features.

Flash Cards & Educational Games: We know that education is not a one size fits all approach. Students learn in different ways through different tools. That is why we provide Flash Cards and Education Games throughout our courses. This will allow you to train in ways that keep you engaged and focused. Each course will have dozens of Flash Cards so you can sharpen your skill-sets throughout your training as well as educational games designed to make sure your retention level of the materials is extremely high.

Navigation and Controls: Our self-paced training programs are designed in a modular fashion to allow you the flexibility to work with expert level instruction anytime 24/7. All courses are arranged in defined sections with navigation controls allowing you to control the pace of your training. This allows students to learn at their own pace around their schedule.

Certificate of Completion: Upon completion of your training course, you will receive a Certificate of completion displaying your full name, course completed as well as the date of completion. You can print this out or save it digitally to showcase your accomplishment.

Course Outline

Access Beginner

  • 1.1 Introduction Part 1
  • 1.2 Introduction Part 2
  • 1.3 Elements Part 1
  • 1.4 Elements Part 2
  • 1.5 Reviewing Data
  • 1.6 Queries Part 1
  • 1.7 Queries Part 2
  • 1.8 Tracking Time Part 1
  • 1.9 Tracking Time Part 2
  • 1.10 Tracking Time Part 3
  • 1.11 Design Work With Forms

Access Intermediate

  • 1.1 Relationships Part 1
  • 1.2 Relationships Part 2
  • 1.3 Changing Information
  • 1.4 Loading Tables
  • 1.5 Relating Invoices Part 1
  • 1.6 Relating Invoices Part 2
  • 1.7 Relating Invoices Part 3
  • 1.8 Relating Invoices Part 4
  • 1.9 Time Entry Form

Access Advanced

  • 1.1 Queries Part 1
  • 1.2 Queries Part 2
  • 1.3 Queries Part 3
  • 1.4 Queries Part 4
  • 1.5 Reports Based On Queries
  • 1.6 Adding Additional Information
  • 1.7 Update Query Part 1
  • 1.8 Update Query Part 1
  • 1.9 Creating A Report From Scratch Part 1
  • 1.10 Creating A Report From Scratch Part 2
  • 1.11 Creating A Report From Scratch Part 3

What you will learn

Learning outcomes

  • Access Beginner
  • 1.1 Introduction Part 1
  • 1.2 Introduction Part 2
  • 1.3 Elements Part 1
  • 1.4 Elements Part 2
  • 1.5 Reviewing Data
  • 1.6 Queries Part 1
  • 1.7 Queries Part 2
  • 1.8 Tracking Time Part 1
  • 1.9 Tracking Time Part 2
  • 1.10 Tracking Time Part 3
  • 1.11 Design Work With Forms
  • Access Intermediate
  • 1.1 Relationships Part 1
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