Master Access 2021: Advanced Microsoft Access Course

Make the leap from Access user to guru

Are you already familiar with the basics of Microsoft Access and eager to delve into more advanced concepts and features? Look no further! Welcome to our comprehensive training course, Microsoft Access 2021 Advanced, specifically designed for individuals like you who want to expand their expertise and maximize the potential of this powerful database application.

Building upon your current foundation with Microsoft Access, this course takes your database management skills to new heights, enabling you to tackle complex data challenges with confidence and efficiency.

Our training program is tailored to meet the needs of intermediate and advanced users who seek to master the intricacies of Access 2021. Whether you are a seasoned data professional, a database administrator, a software developer, or an aspiring power user, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to harness the full potential of Microsoft’s advanced database management techniques.

Throughout the course, you will embark on an immersive learning journey, exploring a wide range of advanced topics. We will guide you through mastering complex queries, optimizing database performance, writing SQL code, developing macros, leveraging advanced forms and reports, and integrating Access with other applications and data sources.

Whether you aspire to become a database expert, advance your career, or enhance your problem-solving abilities, this course will meet you at your skill level and provide the necessary guidance to become proficient in Microsoft Access 2021. Our goal is to empower you with the skills and knowledge to tackle complex data challenges, optimize performance, and leverage

In this course you will learn how to:

  • Create primary keys
  • Understand indexing rules and guidelines
  • Set up the sample ‘Northwind’ database
  • Work efficiently in datasheet view
  • Customize datasheet view
  • Apply advanced sorting and filtering techniques
  • Create sub-datasheets
  • Link to tables in other Access databases
  • Install and set up SQL Server Express
  • Split an Access database into front end and back end
  • Convert tables to local tables
  • Address multi-user issues when sharing database files
  • Work through the basics of macros
  • Modify the AutoExec macro
  • Understand macro events
  • Adjust macro security settings
  • Handle macro errors
  • Customize the quick access toolbar
  • Convert macros to VBA code
  • Write and run VBA code
  • Understand VBA error handling
  • Create modules, subs, functions, IntelliSense, and variables
  • Name variables and strings
  • Work with standard functions
  • Add events to a database
  • Create switchboards and navigation forms.
  • Format bound and control forms
  • Split forms
  • Create tabbed forms
  • Adjust combo-box properties
  • Build advanced queries
  • Write and modify SQL statements
  • Understand joins and join types
  • Work with action queries
  • Create subqueries
  • Protect the database and VBA code.

Course Format

  • This is a video-led course. You can preview some videos below.
  • This course includes practice exercises.
  • This course is aimed at PC Excel users.

Course Certificate Included

This course includes an optional online quiz that will generate a course certificate upon completion.

14-Day Guarantee

We offer an unconditional, 14-day, full money-back guarantee, no questions asked. This is our way of ensuring you have complete confidence in your Stream Skill purchase. If you don’t learn, you don’t pay.

Why Trust Us?

Stream Skill is part of the Simon Sez IT family and has been in business 14+ years and taught over 1 million students in that time. We’ve created over 130 software training courses, 8,000+ video tutorials, and we’ve helped thousands of people across the world learn how to use Microsoft Office. We’ve now created Microsoft Excel courses for the last five versions and continue to help people get to grips with this essential tool.


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Simon Sez IT
Simon Sez IT
Simon Sez IT makes business and technical software simple to learn.

Our most important goal is to help learners build and strengthen your software skills. We focus on simplicity but explain things in the detail they deserve. Simon Sez IT subject matter experts bring passion, knowledge and practical insights to video-based courses and practice exercises – all designed to help learners immediately apply your new knowledge and master your learning goals.

This is why more than a million learners have relied on Simon Sez IT since 2008.

Course Curriculum


  Section 1: Introduction
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  Section 2: Primary Keys and Indexes
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  Section 3: Using Datasheet View
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  Section 4: Linking to Other Access Databases
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  Section 5: Using ODBC and SQL Server
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  Section 6: Splitting an Access Database
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  Section 7: Macros
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  Section 8: The Ribbon
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  Section 9: Visual Basic for Applications
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  Section 10: Access Events Model
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  Section 11: Forms
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  Section 12: Advanced Use of Queries
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  Section 13: Protecting the Database and Code
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  Section 14: Conclusion
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
Can I try a course I'm interested in before I purchase a course or membership?
Absolutely. The first set of videos for each course is free. Our thinking is that this allows you to hear the teacher's voice and see the visuals. To watch a free video, just click onto the course of interest. Then click the video lesson that has the “Preview" button.
What if I have questions or problems while I'm watching my tutorial?
Should you have any problems using the system, we offer free technical support to customers. Just send an email to [email protected] and we will respond promptly.
Can I get my money back if I'm not satisfied?
We offer an unconditional 14-day full money back guarantee – with no questions asked. As a result, you can rest assured that you can make your purchase in complete confidence. Our motto is “If you don't learn, you don't pay." Thanks to our 14 days risk-free offer, you can test-drive a course and make sure it's what you had in mind. We are committed to your total satisfaction!
If I register for a monthly or annual membership, will my credit card get charged automatically at the end of each pay period?
If you sign up for a monthly or annual membership, your subscription will renew automatically. Customers are welcome to cancel their recurring subscription at any time.
Will your videos work with Mac computers?
All of our courses are compatible with both Windows (PC) and Mac computers.
Will your videos work with iPhone, iPads, and Android devices?
All of our courses are compatible with iPhones and iPads and most Android devices. If you are looking to confirm that it works for you, feel free to view the free preview videos offered for each course.
Can I view your online training from any computer?
Any computer or mobile device with an Internet connection can be used for our online training courses.
Do you offer any online quizzes or testing tools?
We offer online testing for over 90% of our courses. Testing is also available with our newly published courses. The course tests can be simply used as testing tools or to earn a Certificate of Completion for a given course. The Certificate of Completion can be earned with a passing grade of 70%.
Do you offer Certificates of Completion?
We offer Certificates of Completion for courses and Test Certificates on courses that offer an online quiz (currently over 80% of our courses). The Certificates of Completion are automatically generated when you complete a course, and the Test Certificates are offered as part of the online test/quiz, which accompanies the course. You will need a passing grade of 70% in order to receive a Certificate. The quizzes are based solely on course content.
Do you offer discounts for non-profits or educational institutions?
Yes, we offer 20% off discounts to non-profit, educational, and government agencies. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Where is Simon Sez IT located?
Simon Sez IT is located in sunny Florida, USA.
How long have you been in business?
We started our company in 2008 with our first course for Excel 2007. Since that time, our company has published over 140 courses. Our training is used in over 180 countries worldwide.
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