Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Office Access 2003 in 24 Hours

In just 24 sessions of one hour or less, the reader picks up all the skills needed to increase the effectiveness and reliability of Access applications. Using a straightforward, step-by-step approach, each lesson builds upon the previous one, allowing the reader to quickly learn the essentials of Access programming from the ground up. The book helps the reader to understand the fundamentals of the Access architecture, gain fast knowledge of the new features that Access offers, learn how to effectively use the latest tools and features of Access by following practical, real-world examples, and get expert tips from the best-selling author, Alison Balter. This book is designed for the way readers learn. They can go through each step-by-step chapter or just choose the lessons that interest them the most.

Step-by-step lessons, each designed to take about an hour to complete, walk readers through the essentials of working and designing Access databases. Lessons show how to work with existing databases and create databases and objects, and explain power Access techniques and advanced topics. Chapter summaries, quizes, and activities help reinforce the lessons. Balter is a consultant in Windows applications training and development. Annotation © 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Alison Balter is the founder of InfoTechnology Partners, Inc., a computer consulting firm. Alison is an experienced independent trainer and consultant, specializing in Windows applications training and development. During her 17 years in the computer industry, she has trained and consulted with many corporations and government agencies, including Shell Oil and Prudential Insurance. Alison is the author of more than 300 internationally marketed computer training videos. Alison has also written numerous books on Access including Alison Balter¿s Mastering Access 2002 Desktop Development and Alison Balter¿s Guide to Access 2002 Enterprise Development.