Learning Access

WHERE

Not Necessarily In A Classroom Setting

Our training clients often come to us after having gone to a training center. Their war stories convinced us that for some people Access is best learned either one on one, or in very small groups, working with a real project. A classroom is a great way to get an overview about Access and what it can do. Once back at your desk however, you will probably need more help.

HOW

1. On-Line Learning/Tutorials : are well worth it because you can do it whenever you have the time, spend as much time as you like, and review materials over & over again if you need to. If you become overwhelmed, you can stop and pick up again when you feel ready. Microsoft Office includes tutorials. Use the Access tutorial to get started.

Employers- if would like to try cost effective, on-line training for your staff: Enterprise Training Solutions

2. Microsoft Web Casts: MS offers many web casts for all their products. For a sample web cast about Using Access Combo Boxes . Check the list of web casts periodically for new topics.

3. Books - (in order of level)

     Troubleshooting Access Databases

    Using Microsoft Access

     Beginning Access VBA Programming

    The Access Bible

     Database Design For Mere Mortals

     Access Cookbook

     Access Database Design & Programming

     Access 2002 Developer’s Handbook (both Desktop and Enterprise Editions)

4. Other Materials

     Microsoft Knowledge Base Article About Designing Databases With Access

    Seminars & CDs

If you have a success story about learning Access, I'd like to hear about it: rachel@rlevineconsulting.com