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Microsoft Access 2021
Upscale your database management skills with this beginner-friendly course. Learn the skills required to create, manage, and analyze data effectively.
- Practice in 25 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 7 Interactive Lessons and 18 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 90 Practice Test Questions
Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access
25 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
7Interactive Lessons
18Topics
25LiveLab
90Practice Test Questions
44Flashcards
44Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
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This Microsoft Access 2021 course and Lab activities are designed for those who want to learn essential database management skills. The comprehensive course starts with the fundamentals including launching Access, opening databases, and navigating the user interface. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, this course will help you master Microsoft Access for creating, managing, and analyzing data effectively. Additionally, you’ll gain much-needed practical skills with our hands-on exercises that mirror real-world examples.
- Create and structure tables for storing data
- Understanding of the relationships between tables to ensure data integrity
- Perform data normalization to reduce redundancy and improve efficiency
- Query creation and optimization to retrieve and improve performance
- Ability to apply data filtering, sorting, and aggregation
- Create and customize forms for data entry, modification, formatting, and validation
- Create and format reports to visualize, analyze, format, group, and sort data
- Complete knowledge of navigation pane, ribbon interface, and database tools
Course Highlights
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7 Structured Lessons Comprehensive coverage of core course objectives
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25 Hands-On LiveLabs Interactive guided scenarios with instant evaluation
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90 Practice Questions Assessment tests with detailed answer rationales
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1 Year Full Access Self-paced learning accessible anytime on all devices
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
7 Interactive Lessons · 18 topics01 About This Course 1 topics +
- Course Description
02 Getting Started with Access 2021 6 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Topic A: Launch Access and Open a Database
- Topic B: Use Tables to Store Data
- Topic C: Use Queries to Combine, Find, Filter, and Sort Data
- Topic D: Use Forms to View, Add, and Update Data
- Topic E: Use Reports to Present Data
- Topic F: Get Help and Configure Options in Microsoft Access
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
03 Creating Tables 4 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Topic A: Plan an Access Database
- Topic B: Start a New Access Database
- Topic C: Create a New Table
- Topic D: Establish Table Relationships
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
04 Creating Queries 3 topics · 7 LiveLab +
- Topic A: Create Basic Queries
- Topic B: Perform Calculations in a Query
- Topic C: Sort and Filter Data in a Query
7 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Creating Forms 2 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Topic A: Start a New Form
- Topic B: Enhance a Form
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Creating Reports 2 topics · 3 LiveLab +
- Topic A: Start a New Report
- Topic B: Enhance Report Layout
3 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Appendix A: Microsoft® Office Access® 2021 Common Keyboard Shortcuts +
Hands-On Labs Our edge
25 LiveLabs- Revising and Entering Table Data
- Preventing AutoCorrect Corrections
- Using the Find and Replace Feature
- Adding a Total Row to a Datasheet
- Sorting and Filtering Records
- Using Queries
- Using Reports
- Creating a New Database
- Creating a New Table
- Preparing Keys for Table Relationships
- Establishing Table Relationships
- Creating a Query Using the Query Wizard
- Creating a Query Using Query Design
- Performing Calculations in a Query
- Sorting a Query and Reordering Fields
- Filtering a Query Using a Comparison Operator
- Filtering a Query Using Dates
- Prompting a User for Query Parameters
- Creating a Form by Using the Form Wizard
- Creating and Testing a Form Based on a Selected Table
- Filtering and Sorting Data in a Form
- Configuring a Form Lookup Field
- Creating a Simple Report
- Using the Report Wizard
- Enhancing a Report Layout
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
Who should take this course?+
Learning Microsoft Access 2021 can be beneficial for many people including:
- Beginners wanting to learn database management skills
- Small business owners and entrepreneurs wanting to analyze and manage their data
- Working professionals wanting to enhance their skills
- Data enthusiasts working with data sets
Does it require any prior knowledge to take this course?+
No, this is a beginner-friendly course that does not require any previous experience.
How is Microsoft Access 2021 different from the previous version?+
Microsoft Access 2021 has several advanced features and enhancements that make it different and better than the previous version. Some of the advanced features include:
- Large Address Aware (LAA)
- Modern Interface
- Improved Touch Support
- Enhanced Security
- Compatibility
- Bug Fixes and Stability
What is Microsoft Access 2021 used for in professional settings?+
It is often used as a versatile database management tool in small- and medium-sized businesses. Some of the common applications include inventory management, CRM, project management, record keeping, and accounting.
Is Microsoft Access similar to Excel?+
Microsoft Excel is best used for smaller datasets, calculations and analysis whereas Access works with larger data sets, complex data relationships and data management. To simplify, Excel works like a notebook for storing numbers and doing calculations. Access on the hand, works as a filing cabinet for storing and organizing data in a structured way.
Can we use MS Access 2021 for automating tasks?+
Yes, it has many features like Macros, VBAs, and more that can be used for automating tasks.
What are the professional benefits of learning Microsoft Access 2021?+
Learning MS Access can significantly impact your career in a number of ways:
- Enhanced data management skills will give you a competitive edge to aim for exciting job opportunities with higher income potential.
- Open door to apply for data management job roles in various industries, including IT, finance, healthcare, and more.
- It will enhance your problem-solving and critical-thinking ability for making better professional decisions.
Master Data Management Skills
Learn Microsoft Access 2021 and start your data journey today!
- 1 year of full access
- 25 LiveLab included
- Certificate of completion
No credit card required