Course Overview
This advanced-level course is designed for experienced Microsoft Access 365 users aiming to develop sophisticated, automated database management systems. The focus is on streamlining processes through advanced macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) to enhance database functionality and efficiency.
Course Objectives
- Develop automated database applications using Macros and VBA
- Optimize data management through advanced querying techniques and relationships
- Enhance productivity with automated workflows and custom functions
- Implement advanced form and report design for dynamic user interaction
Course Highlights
- Database Optimization: Review and apply data normalization, complex relationships (including many-to-many), and integrity constraints for a more efficient database structure.
- Advanced Queries & Data Manipulation: Utilize advanced join techniques, action queries, and functions to manipulate and analyze data effectively.
- Macro Automation: Create sophisticated macros to automate repetitive tasks, develop switchboard menus, and convert macros into VBA for greater flexibility.
- Introduction to VBA: Learn VBA fundamentals, including using the Visual Basic Editor, creating procedures, applying conditional logic, and handling errors.
- Dynamic Forms & User Interaction: Develop interactive forms using advanced controls, filters, and synchronization tools to create user-friendly interfaces.
- Advanced VBA Techniques: Implement SQL commands within VBA, create custom query builders, and manage data processing through recordsets for robust database interaction.
- Application Development: Integrate advanced programming concepts like error management, data manipulation using recordsets, and front-end/back-end database structures.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to design and develop highly automated Microsoft Access 365 applications, improving data handling, user interaction, and overall database efficiency.