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May - October 2008 Class Schedule

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More and more jobs are demanding that workers become increasingly familiar with and comfortable using a wide range of computer applications.

- Skill Pathways for Your Future, Indiana Career Guide 2007 

Access Classes - May - October 2008                                        

Access - Level 1

Access - Level 2

Transition to Access 2007

Advanced Access Queries and Forms

Using Access Networking and Menu Systems

Using Visual Basic with Access

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Transition to Access 2007
Having trouble finding your familiar commands in the new Access 2007? We can help in this hands-on class. Understand the new Ribbon Bar and command buttons. Put back the toolbar buttons you love. See the changes in Access features such as table and report creation, grouping, filtering and sorting. Become familiar with new features such as field templates, report and layout views, multiple value fields, and an interactive calendar.

Note: Class designed for experienced Access users. New users see Getting Started with Access.

Instructor: Catherine Dilley, B.G.S., Indiana University; personal computer manager and instructor, IU South Bend
2.5 hours/.25 CEU.
$59 (includes materials and parking; no discount)

 

1W-4812B:
ELKHART

Tues., May 13, 9 - 11 a.m.
Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A205

 

2W-4812C:
ELKHART

Sorry, this class is no longer available. See August section below.
Tues., May 13, 9 - 11 a.m.
Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A205

 

3X-4812D:
 

Sorry, this class is no longer available. See October section below.
Wed., August 27, 9 - 11 a.m.
Room: AI00E, CE Computer Lab

Click here to Enroll Online

4X-4812E:
ELKHART

Tues., October 7, 9 - 11 a.m.
Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A205

Click here to Enroll Online

Level 1
Getting Started With Access

Utilize Microsoft Access to efficiently store and organize your data. This class gives you basic knowledge in the four main features of Access: tables, queries, reports and forms.

 

TOPICS:
• Design and create a database structure
• Create effective input screens
• Design professional-looking reports
• Organize, sort and select data through queries

What did you like best about the program?

"Very good. I have an excellent start."

Joe Guerrero
Getting Started With Access

Prerequisite: Computers 101 or prior experience.
Notes: You may take a test to earn CEUs for Getting Started With Access Test fee required. Call 574-520-4261 for details.

 

2W-4635A:

Friday, June 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Click here to Enroll Online

 

Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

3X-4635B:

Tues. & Thurs., July 22 & 24, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Click here to Enroll Online

 

Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

4X-4635C:

Wed., Sept. 17, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Click here to Enroll Online

 

Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab  

4X-4635D:

Mon. & Wed., Oct. 20 & 22, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Click here to Enroll Online

 

Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab  
 

Hours: 6 hours/.6 CEU

Instructors: Larry DeLaruelle, database administrator, Family & Children's Center, Inc., experienced IS manager and Staff

Fee: $175 (includes materials and parking)
Early Bird Special:
Enroll by May 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin after June 1
Enroll by August 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin after September 1
Classes marked "no discount" do not apply.

Level 2
Moving Ahead With Access
Expand your knowledge of Access and gain more control over your data.

 

TOPICS:
• Validate and restrict data, including using key fields
• Add calculations, groups and sorting to reports
• Use mailing labels
• Design a relational database
• Establish links between tables
• Combine tables in reports, queries and forms

"Very practical. Tailor made for the working professional."

Saurabh Pathak
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Getting Started with Access

Prerequisite: Getting Started with Access- Level 1 or prior experience. Call 574-520-4261 to request permission to skip the prerequisite class.

1W-4636B:

NEW DATE Friday, May 2, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Click here to Enroll Online

ELKHART

Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A205

2W-4636A:

Friday, June 27, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Click here to Enroll Online

ELKHART

Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A205

3X-4636B:

Tues. & Thurs, July 29 & 31,  5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Click here to Enroll Online

 

Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A205

4X-4636C:

Wednesday, Sept. 24 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A205

4X-4636D:

Mon. & Wed., Oct. 27 &29,  5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

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Site: IU South Bend Elkhart Center, A205

 

Hours: 6 hours/.6 CEU

Instructors: Larry DeLaruelle, see Getting Started with Access, and Staff

Fee: $175 (includes materials and parking)

Early Bird Special:Enroll by May 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin after June 1
Enroll by August 15 to receive a 10% discount on classes that begin after September 1
Classes marked "no discount" do not apply.

Level 3
Advanced Access Queries and Forms

TOPICS:

Queries:

• Learn how and why to use Append, Delete, Update, Make Table and Crosstab queries

• Use complex queries and user- defined functions
Forms:

• Create complex forms, subforms and a process for adding new lookup values

• Control how users enter information

• Use Query by Form to create a dynamic user interface for report generation.

 

Prerequisite: Moving Ahead with Access or equivalent experience. Call 574-520-4261 to request permission to skip this class.
 

1W-4645A:

Mon. & Wed., May 5 & 7, 5:30-8:30 p.m.,
6 hours/.6 CEU
Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

Instructor: Larry DeLaruelle, see Getting Started with Access

Fee: $175 (includes materials and parking)

Click here to Enroll Online

Fall Class

Coming in November

Level 3
Using Access Networking and Menu Systems

TOPICS:

• Allow multiple users to simultaneously add and edit Access data

• Design user groups

• Require user ID’s and passwords and assign permission levels

• Create an Access menu system with push buttons, check boxes, drop-down lists and easy-to-use forms and reports

• Set a security interface and record locking options to prevent data loss

Prerequisite: Moving Ahead with Access or equivalent experience. Call 574-520-4261 to request permission to skip this class.

What did you like best about the program?

"Information was easy to understand. Good demonstrations."

Robert A. Peters
Access Networking and Security

 

1W-4646A:

 

 

Mon. & Wed., May 12 & 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m.

6 hours/.6 CEU
Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

Instructor: Larry DeLaruelle, see Getting Started with Access

Fee: $175 (includes materials and parking)

Click here to Enroll Online

Fall Class

Coming in November

Level 4
Using Visual Basic with Access

TOPICS

• Create and test functions and procedures

• Create intelligent navigation buttons

• Control user access to data

• Create references to forms and controls

• Use command buttons to direct actions

• Error trapping. Includes a brief introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

Prerequisite: Either Level 3 Access class or equivalent experience. Call 574-520-4261 to request permission to skip this class

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What did you like best about the program?

"I learned many things in this class that I was unaware you could do —great!!!"


Susan Hampton
Using Visual Basic with Access

 

1W-4138A:

Mon. & Wed., May 19 & 21, 5:30-9 p.m.

7 hours/.7 CEUs;

Room: AI001E, CE Computer Lab

Instructor: Larry DeLaruelle, see Getting Started with Access

Fee: $185 (includes materials and parking)

Click here to Enroll Online

Fall Class

Coming in November

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