# Microsoft Access Level II

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## Overview

### Advanced Microsoft Access Training in New York City

Are you currently managing databases in Microsoft Access? Learn how to create your own relational databases and generate advanced reports in Microsoft Access Level II. In this course, you'll learn some of the advanced features in Access 2016 and improve your understanding of fundamental concepts like queries and relational database structure.

Microsoft Access Level I teaches basic tasks such as how to create tables, forms, reports, and queries. Microsoft Access Level II builds on this training by exploring how to create a relational database, code advanced queries,  and perform data validation. By expanding your expertise in MS Access, you'll have solid database management skills to increase database functionality and accelerate your workflow on the job.

### Enroll in Microsoft Access Bootcamp Training

Has it been a while since you've used Microsoft Access? Enroll in the [Microsoft Access Bootcamp](/courses/microsoft-access-bootcamp) to get a refresher with [Microsoft Access Level I](/courses/access-level-i) and explore the program further in Microsoft Access Level II. By the end of the bootcamp, you'll be able to use most features of MS Access, create your own database, and run complex reports.

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### Retake Microsoft Access Classes for Free

Retake the Microsoft Access Level II course for free within 1 year of your first enrollment.

## What you'll learn

- Design a relational database.
- Join tables to retrieve data from unrelated tables.
- Validate data entered into a database.
- Use advanced queries to manipulate your data.
- Organize a database for efficiency and performance, and to maintain data integrity.
- Customize reports to organize the displayed information and produce specific print layouts.

## Prerequisites

Students must have Access proficiency equivalent to our [Microsoft Access Level I](/courses/access-level-I) course.

## Curriculum

#### Designing a Relational Database

- Relational Database Design
- Create a Table
- Create Table Relationships

#### Joining Tables

- Create Query Joins
- Relate Data Within a Table
- Work with Subdatasheets

#### Using Data Validation

- Use Field Validation
- Use Form and Record Validation

#### Creating Advanced Queries

- Create Parameter Queries
- Summarize Data
- Create Subqueries
- Create Action Queries
- Create Unmatched and Duplicate Queries

#### Organizing a Database for Efficiency

- Data Normalization
- Create a Junction Table
- Improve Table Structure

#### Using Advanced Reporting Techniques

- Include Control Formatting in a Report
- Add a Calculated Field to a Report
- Add a Subreport to an Existing Report

## Schedule
- Jul 31, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC
- Oct 22, 2026 10:00am–5:00pm — NYC

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $325