Access Beginners Course?

[Tonyjstone]

Whilst I am competent in Word and have been 'expert' in Excel for some time, I have NEVER used Access.
I am advised that it is easy to learn the basics but I know a beginners course would speed my learning.
Could any reader advise me where I might get an online course, or any other advice that will speed my learning.
Thanks in advance

 

[Darrylles]

Hiya,

Try any 'Dummies' type books. e.g. 'Access 2000 for Dummies'. Sounds derogatory, but that's intentional for sales - the books are quite good.

Also 'Learn xxxxx in 24 hours' books are good - you MUST stay the course for the duration of the book for it to give you the foundation - and you may well get bored, but if you skip any sections, then you'll miss crucial 'foundation' info. From then on - all you need is Tek-Tips (lol).

The price comparison between 'on-line' and these types of books, and the end-result means that I would advise the books (you will achieve more from the books).

Regards,

Darrylles



"Never argue with an idiot, he'll bring you down to his level - then beat you with experience."

 

[hwkranger]

I wouldn't buy anything personally try the follwing websites:

http://www.fgcu.edu/support/office2000/access/begin.html

http://www.mvps.org/access/api/api0016.htm

but i'm cheap... so... maybe buying a book would be better Cruz'n and Booz'n always.
This post shows what little I do at work.

 

[LarryDeLaruelle]

Tony:

Check with the Continuing Ed department at local colleges or with local vocational schools. Many offer short courses on software. Even some high schools offer adult ed classes on some software apps. Larry De Laruelle
ldelaruelle@familychildrenscenter.org

 

[Tonyjstone]

Thankyou all.
I will take serious note of all your comments.
I'll ask at the local college and I'll buy the book, but the websites look useful so maybe I'll try all three. Thanks again for the guidance.

 

[djam]

I would use the library, there are lots of good books on Access and they are free. You don't have to make an investment into a book that might turn out to be only good for being a door stop. Online material is good, but sometimes it is difficult to understand what you really should know and you can easily get lost in all the tutorials on the web. (if that makes sense??)

 

[nevstic]

where do you live?

Nick

 

[Tonyjstone]

Thank you all for your advice. I have found a very helpful website -James Madison University- that has really easy to follow instructions and work sheets to download.
I also acquired the book from the library which answers questions not covered by the JMU course.
My grasp of the subject is improving.

To answer nevstic's question, I live in Lancashire, UK.