Using one of the most powerful, but most feared, pieces of business software — the Access package of Microsoft Office XP/2003, this comprehensive course book covers all aspects of the ECDL Advanced Databases module, providing everything candidates need to pass the ECDL Advanced Databases certification test.

Written by experienced trainers Paul Holden and Brendan Munnelly Clear, simple, friendly guidance on the Advanced module. Basic computer terms and concepts explained in plain English. Screen images and illustrations guide the student through the Microsoft Access application. "How-to" information based on practical examples of everyday tasks. Short cuts and insider tips drawn from the real-world experience of computer professionals. Summary of critical information at the end of each section. Easy-to-follow exercises in the book and on the CD-ROM to help you test your progress. Look up fields, calculated fields, Macros, Action queries, Find duplicated. Aimed at the more competent database user who needs to extract more sophisticated management data or organise data more efficiently.