ECDL training module 5 - Databases

ECDL module 5 introduces databases, what they are, where they are used, how to create a data model. Constructing tables and forms and querying and reporting existing databases. This is a longer module than all the others.

At the end of module 5 a candidate is expected to understand:

The basic concepts of databases, why and when they are used.
How to plan and construct a relational database.
How to retrieve data from a database using queries.
How to produce reports.
How to use Microsoft_® Access database

The course covers:

The basics of databases.
How to create database tables.
Using forms.
Writing queries
Retrieving information
Producing reports

Course duration 2 days or10 sessions of 1.5hrs.

We are able to offer this course during normal working hours or outside normal working hours.

Course prerequisites:

The course does not require the delegate to have any previous knowledge of personal computers.