Access is the database application within the Microsoft Office suite. Many businesses, large and small, use Access to store large amounts of information. Just like building a strong house, you must have a solid foundation. We start from the very beginning discussing how to plan a database, introducing basic terminology and key concepts of relational database design, and exploring the Access Interface. Then we dive more in depth into each object in an Access databases - tables, queries, forms, and reports. This series is targeted for users who want to get started in Access or users that want a refresher on Access essentials. Access is a Windows only product and only available as a local installation.