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Questions
Please read the following questions and
answers provided to familiarize yourself with various aspects of this Access
training.
Why is this course
helpful for Native Americans?
The creator of this training
course has over 10 years of experience working with various tribes around the
country. Many Access courses are provided throughout the nation, but not
necessarily in a manner most easily absorbed by those working within a tribal
community. The Access training is designed to teach you through
experience, and with respect to a database that you can personally relate to.
Other resources are helpful, but usually they make the most sense after having
taken a live Access training.
Do I have to be Native
American to attend the Access training?
No. Once you understand
database principles, you can apply your new skills to any particular format.
Though the instructor has significant experience working with Native American
tribes, he also teaches individuals how to run databases for their own purposes.
Art galleries, doctor offices, public relation firms, veterinarian clinics,
retail outlets, etc.
all have a need to manage data flow and keep track of people, clients, projects,
etc. Microsoft Access can work for anyone who needs to process data.
How is this course different from using
a manual?
Most people do not experience their best learning
from manuals. Some database concepts are difficult to grasp at first, especially when referring to a
text book. An instructor-led training can expedite the learning process so you can
move through stumbling blocks quickly. Also, there is a benefit in working
within a group environment that can stimulate faster learning for everyone.
Who is this course for?
This training is well suited for those in
one of several situations:
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You have little or no database training
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You have been assigned to manage a database
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You need to create or purchase a new database system
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You need to produce numerous reports
from a database
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You need to automate the information flow
in your office
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You want to perform data analysis &
statistical calculation easily
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You are considering self-employment, and
need this skill set
Will this course help
someone with no computer experience?
When you fill out the
Registration
Agreement, you will indicate your level of experience with various operating
systems (Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP) and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel,
Access, etc.). If a class forms with more experienced users, you may be
assigned to a later class in order to allow your learning to be maximized.
Each prospective student will be pre-qualified so as to create the optimum
learning environment. If someone has little or no computer experience, but
exhibits an excellent attitude toward learning new things, they would very
likely be included with other students who have more general computer
experience.
Will I be able to create a database for
my tribal court office?
Whether you work in tribal court, law
enforcement, Title VI, social services, head start, etc., you will be able to
take the principles learned and apply them toward designing a customized
database to meet the needs of your department. The instructor has had
experience with virtually all departments within tribal government and can
provide insightful suggestions as you build your product.
Where will I stay in Santa Fe during
the Access training?
Santa Fe has a large number of
hotels, with a range of prices to meet your budget. The closer you are to
the downtown plaza, the higher the price will be, typically. Please see
the Links section to lookup some hotels and choose one that
accommodates your budget. Even if you choose a place at the south end of
town, you will only be 20 minutes from the training center.
Can you come to our
business location to do the training?
Yes. As a separate service,
the instructor can spend a week at the client site performing the training.
This option can allow for significant savings as the training fee is not based
on the number of attendees, but instead is a fixed sum. The client will
pay for instructor airfare, lodging, car rental, and some other minor expenses
in addition to the on-site training fee. Please contact the instructor to
receive a quote for an on-site training. Keep in mind that the service
provided is primarily on educating the staff on developing an Access database
themselves. If your needs require the development of an Access database,
with less emphasis on employee training, Venture Consulting can submit a
separate proposal for that purpose.
Will I have a fully
developed database by the end of the course?
The purpose of the Access
training is to
train you and educate you on fundamental database design & usage. In the
course of the training, you will actually begin designing a database product for
yourself, but the emphasis will be on getting you to absorb as much information
as practicable so you can continue to create a working product. Databases
can take anywhere from a few hours to several months to create, depending on the
complexity and number of users and needs involved.
How do I get to Santa Fe from where I
am?
If you are outside of New Mexico, make your
flight reservations to Albuquerque. You can rent a car at the airport,
then exit the airport, following signs for I-25. Head north on I-25 for
just under an hour and fifteen minutes. Depending on the hotel you have
chosen, you will either take the Cerrillos exit or the following St. Francis
exit, both heading north into town. The Access training will take
place in the Boardroom at the La Fonda hotel, which is on the southeast corner
of the downtown plaza. You can ask for specific instructions to the plaza
from your hotel front desk. It would be least expensive to find parking a
few blocks outside the plaza, or you can use the parking structure inside the La
Fonda building. Parking rates at La Fonda are $9 per day.
Can this course be helpful
to an experienced Access
user?
Absolutely. Everyone who
works with Access will have various holes in their training, areas that at the
time were either overlooked or intentionally put off. Your
expertise in Access will grow faster by availing yourself to the experience this
Access training has to offer. You can focus on new techniques and areas that
have caused you problems in the past. You can focus on learning database
concepts and tricks that have eluded you in the past. You can deepen your understanding to
create a more robust, feature-rich database back in your working environment.
If I wanted to take the
course again, will I get a discount?
Yes. For those who have
already taken the course within the last 2 years, you may apply for registration
as a Returning Student. The tuition for Returning Students is discounted 30%
from the current tuition fee. Returning Students will find that the initial
principles learned will be even more firmly planted in their minds,
strengthening their Access skills significantly.
What is the best way to
retain what I learn during the training?
After the Access training, make sure you
allocate time (for example, Friday afternoons or Wednesday mornings) to take the
skills you learned and apply them to creating or improving your own Access
database. In addition, visit your local bookstore and check out the latest
books on the version of Access you have (whether it is Access 97, 2000 or XP).
Pick a page at random in any one of these books to see if you like the style, or
browse through the index to see if it has the kind of detail you want.
Finally, be sure to email or call the instructor with questions as soon as you
have them - do everything you can to keep the information fresh in your mind.
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