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NEW! Microsoft Access Query Writing Training Course

What does it cover?

Our Access Query Writing course is designed for new or existing users of Microsoft Access who need to write and use queries for extracting information out of databases. It covers query writing techniques for quick, easy and accurate data extraction. You should be competent in using a PC for general business use, familiarity of Access would be an advantage.

What will I get out of it?

By the end of the course you will be able to:

  • Create select queries from multiple tables
  • Include calculations and parameters in queries
  • Create unmatched queries
  • Create action queries to manipulate data
  • Create de-duplication queries

Versions available

2003, 2007, 2010

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What does it cover?

The database structure

  • Database objects
  • Table structure
  • Keys and indexes
  • Relational databases

Query writing principles

  • Extracting data using select queries
  • Setting criteria
  • Creating parameter queries
  • Calculations in queries

Multi table queries

  • Linking tables in queries
  • Join types
  • Creating queries to find unmatched data

Query options

  • Top values queries
  • Unique values queries
  • Formatting query output

Summary queries

  • Adding totals to your queries
  • Building crosstab queries

Action queries (Part 1)

  • Using make table queries
  • Using append queries

Action queries (Part 2)

  • Using delete queries
  • Using update queries

De-duplication techniques

  • Using the duplicates query wizard
  • Eliminating duplicates using an append query
  • Finding differences between tables

Course Summary

  • Duration: 1 day
  • Price: £185.00+VAT
  • Location: Crawley
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