This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Access, equipping delegates with the foundational skills needed to create, manage, and utilise databases effectively in a professional setting. Participants will gain confidence in designing structured databases, manipulating data through forms and queries, and generating insightful reports to support informed decision-making. By mastering core concepts such as table design, data filtering, and query creation, delegates will be able to streamline workflows, improve data accuracy, and enhance organisational efficiency. This course is essential for professionals seeking to harness the power of Access to manage information systems and drive productivity in their roles.
Want to unlock the power of data in just one day? Our Microsoft Access Introduction course equips you with essential skills to manage databases efficiently... Whether you're new to Access or looking to boost productivity, this fast-track training covers everything you need to design, build, and maintain robust databases... Delivered as an open course, closed group session, or one-to-one coaching... Gain six CPD hours while mastering tools that streamline workflows and enhance data organisation... To find out more, contact us at lets dash talk at e q v dot co dot uk.
Counts towards 6 CPD Hours1 DayOpen Public & Closed Group
Please reflect on one or more of the questions below and come prepared to discuss your responses during the session.
Self-Assessment: On a scale of 1–10, how would you rate your current skill level in this subject? What factors influenced your rating?
Development Focus: Identify one specific behaviour, skill, or capability you would like to improve or develop further.
Relevant Examples: If possible, bring one or two relevant examples or scenarios from your experience that you would be willing to share with the group.
What You Will Learn
Introduction to Databases
Database Terminology
Introduction to the Access Environment
Table Design
Indexing Fields
Adding & Editing Data
Changing the Table Layout
Importing & Linking Data
Find & Replace
Forms
Types of Forms
The Form Wizard
Designing Forms
Calculations on Forms
Filters
Queries
Designing new queries
Formula and Criteria Creation
Calculations in Queries
Reports
Using the Report Wizard
Calculated and statistical fields
Your Post-Course Challenge
Complete the further practice workbook
Apply the techniques to your own data
Counts Towards 6 CPD Hours
This course contributes 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development. Delegates can log these hours as evidence of structured learning for professional bodies and employers.
This course is designed for individuals who are new to database management or looking to develop foundational skills in Microsoft Access. Whether you're an office worker, administrator, or someone seeking to improve data handling capabilities, this course provides the essential knowledge to start working with databases effectively.
This course is ideal for:
Office workers who need to manage and organize data more efficiently in their daily tasks
Administrative professionals looking to streamline data entry and reporting processes
New users with no prior experience in database systems who want to learn the basics of Microsoft Access
Small business owners seeking to automate data management and improve operational efficiency
Students or recent graduates aiming to build skills in database design and data handling
Anyone interested in gaining practical experience with tools that support data-driven decision-making
No prior experience needed
No prior experience is required to take this course. It is designed for complete beginners and provides a clear, step-by-step introduction to Microsoft Access, ensuring that all participants can follow along regardless of their current skill level.
What you will take away
By the end of this course, delegates will have the confidence and practical skills to create and manage basic databases, input and edit data efficiently, generate reports, and use forms and queries to retrieve information. These skills will enable them to handle data more effectively in their daily work, supporting better decision-making and workflow efficiency.
For Groups & Teams
We can deliver this training session in several ways to suit your organisation’s needs:
Open Public Course
Join delegates from other organisations on a scheduled date
Closed Group
Exclusively for your team, using your real scenarios
In Person
Face-to-face at your premises or a venue of your choice
Virtual
Live, interactive online delivery via Teams or Zoom
One-to-One Coaching
Personalised sessions tailored entirely to you
Have two or more people to train?
You may want to consider a closed group course. Benefits include:
Cost effective for teams
Choose a date to suit you
Customise content and timings
No minimum delegate numbers
Uses your real-world scenarios
Builds shared language in your team
Contact us on [email protected] to discuss specific dates and delivery requirements.
How Our Tutor-Led Courses Are Delivered
Before the day
Delegates are given pre-work to complete before attending. This ensures everyone arrives with relevant context and real scenarios from their own experience, so learning is immediately relevant and actionable from the first minute.
On the day
Our sessions are participative and highly interactive. We don’t do “death by PowerPoint” — instead, the day includes a variety of engaging activities throughout:
Real-world casework using your scenarios
Practical hands-on exercises
Real Play (not role play) simulations
Peer learning and group discussion
Case studies and scenario work
Facilitated discussion and structured reflection
What you leave with
Participants leave with:
Practical tools — frameworks and models you can use straight away
Clear action plans — specific next steps tailored to your role
Greater confidence — built through intensive, realistic practice
Skills you can apply immediately — not theory, but techniques tested during the day
After the day
Post-session measurements and a 30-day challenge ensure that learning is embedded and behaviour change is sustained.
Key Features
Course Duration is 1 Day
Engaging tutor led event
Comprehensive course materials
Certificates of attendance
Access to Customer Portal (course bookers)
Course Guarantee
Priced per delegate per day for open public course
£295.00 Plus VAT
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Payment available via all major credit cards or Invoice. All options available during the online booking process.
