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Microsoft Access 365 Introduction

Overview

 

Who is this course for? 

 

As a new user, with little or no experience of Microsoft Access, the topics covered on this course introduce you to the main concepts involved in creating and maintaining a simple relational database.

 

How long is this course?

 

1 Day 

 

What do I need to know before attending?

 

It is assumed only that you have a basic knowledge and understanding of the Windows environment. 

 

What will I expect to achieve at the end of the training?


At the end of this course
you will be able to:

  • Create a basic database structure.
  • Create standard forms for inputting and amending your data.
  • Use simple queries to manipulate your data.
  • Produce basic Access reports.

Content

Introducing Access
An overview of the power and benefits of computer databases.
Terminology.
Tour of the Access initial screen.
The Ribbon and other toolbars.
Tell Me.

Data Entry & Editing
Adding and editing records.
Navigation through data.
Finding specific records.
Sorting and filtering data.

Tables
Creating tables.
Setting field attributes.
Importing from Excel.

Relational Databases
What they are and why relational databases are useful.
How data stored in different tables can be related.

Queries
Using SELECT Queries to build new record sets.
Sorting and basic filtering.
Deriving new information in queries.
Combining data from different tables through a query.

Forms
Creating forms with and without the Access Forms Wizard.
Using queries and tables as the basis for forms.
Introducing object properties within forms to change data and display characteristics.
Themes.

Reporting
Creating simple reports with and without the Access Reports Wizard.
Introducing object properties within reports to change report definitions.

Additional Topics
Other topics of interest will be covered when you are comfortable with the core elements of the course, where time allows.

 

Microsoft Project 365 Introduction

Overview

 

Who is this course for?

 

As a new user, with little or no experience of Project, the topics covered on this course will empower you with the skills required to plan and control Projects actions.

 

How long is this course?

 

2 Days 

 

What do I need to know before attending?

 

It is assumed only that you have a basic knowledge and understanding of the Windows environment. 

 

What will I expect to achieve at the end of the training?


At the end of this course
you will be able to:

  • Use the Fluent User Interface and contextual guidance to aid navigation through Microsoft Project
  • Create a project plan file and enter task information.
  • Create a work breakdown structure by organizing tasks and setting task relationships.
  • Assign project resources.
  • Finalise the project plan file.

 

Content

Overview of the Project Screen
The new Microsoft Fluent User Interface
Tell Me


Creating a Project Plan File
Create a Project Plan File
Create and Assign a Project Calendar
Add Tasks to the Project Plan File
Add a Project Summary Task
Add a Recurring Task
Enter Task Duration Estimates


Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
Outline Tasks
Link Dependent Tasks
Identify Deliverables in the Project Plan File
Constrain Tasks
Set a Task Deadline


Creating and Assigning Resources
Create Resources
Create a Resource Calendar
Assign Resources
Assign Additional Resources to a Task
Resource engagement
Resolve Resource Conflicts
Using the Task Inspector


Finalising the Project Plan
View the Critical Path
Shorten the Project Duration
Set a Baseline
Display Project Summary Information
Timeline View


Additional Topics
Other topics of interest will be covered when you are comfortable with the core elements of the course, where time allows.