Training Course

VBA Essentials using Access

PDF
3 Days

Course Overview

This course is aimed at those who would like to develop their skills and knowledge of VBA programming in Access application development.

Course Prerequisites

    • Delegates should understand table, query, form, report and macro design and function, as well as data normalisation and table relationships.
    • Delegates should be currently working with an Access database application that they have built themselves.
    • Delegates should have attended Access Level 2 and/or Level 3 courses or have equivalent knowledge.

Included with this course

    • Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
    • Comprehensive course materials and exercises
    • Telephone and Email Support

Course Content

  • Designing Applications

    What is an access application?
    The development process
    Macros or VBA?

  • Introduction to Event Driven Programming

    The VBA IDE
    Converting macros to VBA
    Completing the company contacts Form

  • Creating Code

    Procedures
    Modules
    Subroutines and functions
    Procedure declaration
    Built-in functions
    Variables
    Constants and intrinsic constants
    Variable scope and lifetime
    Naming conventions

  • Controlling the Program

    Programming structures
    Repetition
    Arrays

  • Using Access Objects

    Object-oriented programming
    Object models
    Access objects
    The AccessObject object
    Forms and reports
    Referring to objects
    Special objects
    The object browser

  • Using DAO

    Working with recordsets
    The DAO hierarchy
    DAO vs ADO

  • Reports

    Filters
    Format
    Error
    Close
    Deactivate
    Activate
    Open
    Events

  • Advanced Programming Techniques

    Custom DAO properties
    Dynamic-link libraries (DLLs)
    Arguments
    Arrays

  • Error Handling and Debugging

    Debugging your debugging code
    Error handling
    Debugging
    Types of errors
    Testing
    Compiling
    Planning for errors

  • Using Classes

    Forms as class modules
    Class modules and custom objects

  • Libraries and Add-Ins

    Add-ins
    Class libraries
    Library databases

  • Multi-User

    Compiling
    Security
    Record locking in access
    Multi-developer issues

  • The Internet (Optional as time permits)

    Publishing data to the internet
    The HyperLink data type
    The internet

  • Optimising Your Application

    Finishing touches
    Network considerations
    Increasing apparent speed
    Increasing execution speed
    Reducing memory overhead
    Efficiency

 

Private Training

Flexible dates, location and content. All prices exclude VAT.

  • Private Courses

    Flexible dates, location and content. All prices exclude VAT.
  • Call us on
    0191 377 8377
    to discuss your requirements.
    Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
    Ask a Question
    Keep me up to date with offers and news
    By submitting this form, you consent to IT Training Solutions Ltd storing your information in order to respond to your request.
  • VBA Essentials using Access Course Options
    Public Scheduled
    Public Scheduled
    Fixed course content, fixed date, fixed location, fixed length, multiple organisations - All you need to do is choose which course you would like to attend and contact us to book!
    Private
    Private
    Flexible course content, flexible training date(s), flexible location(s), variable course length, private to your organisation - Courses can be held at one of our training venues or at another location convenient to you. Training can be set over a number of days or weeks to allow for practice time between training sessions.
    Bespoke
    Bespoke
    Bespoke private training can be based on an existing course or a number of lessons taken from several courses, we can also write bespoke courses for you based on your in-house systems or development program.
    Virtual
    Virtual
    These courses can be attended from anywhere.
  • Virtual Training

 

Course Reviews
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable "Learning about the way the connections work with databases with ado etc.."

M. William Smith, VBA Essentials using Access

"All aspects of the course were valuable"

J.C. William Smith, VBA Essentials using Access

"I did the course remotely from home and found it very useful."

H.N. Watmos, Microsoft Teams in Office 365 Essentials

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable "All of it. Probably more the hints and tips than the general topics!"

I.S. GSK, Excel Level 2

"It's improved my overall perception of Power BI, and has given me a good foundation to explore further, as well as hopefully help others."

C.B. PX Limited, Microsoft Power BI Desktop

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable "Everything brilliant refresher course having not used Excel for years lots of new features I'd have missed"

A.M. Riverford, Excel Essentials

Following this training what are you going to do differently "Create more accurate project plans."

M.C. Taylormade Timber, Microsoft Project Essentials

Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable "That it is important to not be as strict on the rules and regulations and to also use rapport. To review experience personally to learn from them."

M.W. Murray Plate Group Ltd, Stepping up to Managementltbrgt

 

Private Courses

Flexible dates, location and content. All prices exclude VAT.

 

Please contact us to discuss your VBA Essentials using Access course, we have many solutions available to ensure you receive the best training possible.
Your VBA for Access course can be delivered online or in-person.  You can choose your learning path and delivery style.  Learn in-person or online with our virtual classrooms.  Your course can be delivered online, at your office or at one of our training venues, it's your choice. Small course sizes. Course materials included. Flexible VBA Essentials using Access course content. Expert trainers and tried & tested training methods. Many course materials available online using your personal training account.  You can master VBA for Access, please contact us to book a place or request a quote for your VBA Essentials using Access course.
Microsoft Access and Visual Basic for Applications are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation <a href=';/gateshead/microsoft-access-training-courses.asp';>Access Training Courses in Gateshead.</a>VBA using Access training courses in North East England, Durham, Washington, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) using Access training courses in Newcastle, North East. <a href=';/microsoft-access-training-newcastle/microsoft-access-training-newcastle.asp';>Access Training Newcastle.</a>
IT Training Solutions Ltd
Oakville, 14 Durham Road West, Bowburn, Durham, DH6 5AU
0191 377 8377
ittrainingsolutions.co.uk
Printed:6/18/2025 10:15:14 PM