Advanced Database
Module Description
The Advanced Database module covers the tools available in database applications to better manage and organise structured information. Effective use of these tools to manage and analyse high volumes of data can produce the quantity and quality of information that business today demands.
TEST FORMAT
Contents & Skill Set
Database concepts
Database development and use
Tables and relationships
Fields/columns relationships and joins
Queries
Query types
Refining a query
Forms
Controls
Reports
Controls
Presentation
Enhancing productivity
Linking, importing
Automation
Learning outcomes
- Allows users to become more confident, efficient and effective in using a database application.
- Proves mastery of the application.
- Enables users to retrieve and produce higher quality management information.
- Improves user’s productivity.
- Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts and practicing computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content.
On completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
Understand key concepts of database development and usage.
Create a relational database using advanced table creation features and complex relationships between tables.
Design and use queries to create a table, update, delete and append data. Refine queries using wildcards, parameters and calculations.
Use controls and subforms to enhance forms and improve functionality.
Create report controls to perform calculations. Create subreports and enhance report presentation.
Enhance productivity by working with macros and use linking and importing features to integrate data.