Data Management

When you have a lot of data, you need a way to manage it. While you may use Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software to analyze your data, management tools such as Microsoft Access help you collect, store, and sort data. They also help you create forms, run queries and produce reports.

Companies using Microsoft Access
enlyft.com

Quick Facts about this Micro-Credential

What You’ll Learn

Develop basic to advance skills in database management
Create database tables and indexes
Create forms
Build queries and run reports
Analyze data
Development of Problem Solving professional competency

Things to Know

This micro-credential requires Microsoft Access, which only works on a PC (not on a Mac)
ACC students, faculty, and staff can get Microsoft Access for free, however, you will need to be able to download the software on the PC you are using
Recommended: student should have taken the Spreadsheets micro-credential or have intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel
This micro-credential provides a base upon which to build digital fluency
This micro-credential is part of the Fundamentals of Computer Skills for Job Readiness micro-certificate

What You’ll Earn

Those completing the micro-credential with an 80% or above will receive a portable digital badge that can be shared with employers or online on sites such as LinkedIn

What our students have to say about this Micro-Credential

“…you will receive a microcredential badge that you can show off to the world. You can also list this microcredential badge on your resume and or college application.” R.D.

“It’s an awesome way to build your knowledge and also your resume” L.V.

“Take because it is super easy and will be worth it in the long run.” D.R.

Number of concurrent users in Microsoft Access
Microsoft.com