How to Learn Microsoft Access

Microsoft Access is a database application that is part of the Microsoft Office Suite Professional or higher versions. It is also available as a separate program for Windows. Home computer users and company workers employ Microsoft Access to create databases. Simple tasks and complicated solutions can be found using the features of Microsoft Access. There are numerous uses and options to learn to take advantage of all of the potential of Microsoft Access. Choose a method to learn this application that will work best for you.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Learn Microsoft Access from a teacher in a class. Contact the colleges, technical schools, learning centers or additional locations offering computer classes in your region. You may have the option to learn additional Microsoft Office programs at the same time. This type of learning includes face-to-face interaction with an instructor, and college credits can be obtained in most cases. The length of the class could be several weeks and you may have to pay a significant amount of money.

2. Learn Microsoft Access using Microsoft Office Online resources. Go to the Microsoft Office Online Access Community homepage (see Resources) to find numerous methods to learn Access. Register your copy to gain entry to informative and helpful resources to learn Access. Use the links provided for How-to and Help details concerning your specific version of Access. Check out the other offered methods to learn Microsoft Access, including demos, tutorials, webcasts, training and guides. Join conversations about learning Access with other Access users. Many of these learning techniques are free and can be completed as fast (or slow) as needed.

3. Learn Microsoft Access through a book. Find books written specifically on how to learn Microsoft Access. Comparable to learning it in a classroom, books are written to cover all of the Microsoft Office applications, or you can purchase one to learn Access only. Microsoft prints Microsoft Press books. However, there are books written about learning Access available from additional places. Reading these books to learn Microsoft Access can be done at your own speed. The price is typically lower than taking a class.

4. Learn Microsoft Access from its support features. Microsoft Office applications incorporate a substantial Help feature. Help is located on the toolbar in Access. Click on "Microsoft Access Help." It opens Help "Answer Wizard," "Index," "Contents" and further options. Each of these tabs provides techniques to find information about learning Access. Learn as you use Access through this method for free.

Resources

• Microsoft Office Online Access Community
• Google shopping: Learn Microsoft Access books
• Microsoft Press Books