What type of classes

L

LMB

Hi Guys,

I am a respiratory therapist who is a self taught computer user.. I have
taken the classes offered by my employer..those 8 hour classes for word
beginner, intermediate and advanced, excel also, and access with a company
called Sarcom and also Northshore Innovations...I did take an application
development class for access and that is where I really got interested in
making databases but I was pretty lost but I did keep up with the tasks in
that class and most people in there were already developers. I have been
posting on these groups for a couple of years and getting help along the way
but I would like to get better and learn how to write the code and really
understand the database structure. I went to my local college..University
of Toledo and they offer a degree in Programming and software development.
Below is a hyperlink to the list of classes.

http://www.bt.utoledo.edu/Prgm2yr.htm

It looks like there are only a few classes that specifically teach about
databases. I really don't need a degree (I don't think). I think I can get
enough work making research type databases at my hospital to keep me busy
and happy. I have set up a couple of really simple databases and the
people are very happy about the information they are able put in and get
from them. I also don't plan on giving up my part time respiratory job,
because I love it. In about 6 years I will be able to work full time as my
youngest will be in college and I want to spend the extra hours doing this
type of work.

Any suggestions on where or how to get classes to teach me just about
database design and programming skill for Access? At $300 a credit hour I
think I need to really ponder whether this is worth it or not.

Thanks,
Linda
 
M

Melissa

Linda,

Contact me at the email address below - I have an option you might be interested
in!
 
C

Cheryl Fischer

Linda,

Since you have created a couple of well-received Access databases, you are
certainly familiar with the tables, forms and reports that can be created in
an Access database. To take your skills to the next step, I would
recommend (what some might consider a step backward) turning your attention
to understanding proper database design - the principles of which really
need to be understood in order to design databases which are efficient and
work well without a lot of "work-arounds". I see no reason why you cannot
learn this from a book, and I highly recommend "Database Design for Mere
Mortals" by Michael J. Hernandez. It is available for purchase from
Amazon.com at around $30.00 or so. You might want to give this approach a
try before spending the bigger bucks.

In addition, MVP John Viescas (author of numerous Access books) maintains
web pages of book recommendations at:

http://www.viescas.com/Info/books.htm

John's book recommendations, accompanied by mini-descriptions, have
certainly served me well.

hth,
 
C

Cheryl Fischer

I hit the send button a bit too soon ...

One last point, as you continue your studies and development work in Access:
the MVPs and other expert frequent responders are certainly available to
assist you in the Access NewsGroups with any questions you may want to post.
And, of course, NewsGroup assistance is always free of charge.
 
L

LMB

Thanks, Cheryl. "Designing Relational Database Systems" by Rebecca Riordan
is the first book I have purchased and it was about a year ago. I just
couldn't seem to grasp some of the things so I put it on my shelf and
figured I would try it out at a later date. I am going to the library so
I'll see if the book you suggest is there or if not, I'll stop at a
bookstore to take a look at it.

I agree, I need to step back before I can really go forward.


Linda
 
L

LMB

Everyone has always been very helpful and kind in these groups. Thank-you!
Another option is to find some hungry college student and bring him or her
home for a quality home cooked meal <g>

Linda
 

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