Introduction to Microsoft Access
Organise smarter, work faster! Learn how to build and manage databases for free!
Quick Facts
- Locations
- UCOL Manawatū in Palmerston North, UCOL Whanganui
- Dates
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Courses run year-round throughout 2026.
Palmerston North
Monday – Friday, 9am - 12pm
Monday and Tuesday evening, 5 - 7pm
Whanganui
Monday and Tuesday, 9am - 12pm, and evenings 5pm - 7pm
View Timetable - Duration
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Flexible days and times to complete 40 hours of learning
See Course Hours & Duration for details
- Domestic Fees
- Nil fees
- International Fees
Not applicable.
* Fees-free
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Overview
Following on from UCOL’s Introduction to Computers, this free course teaches you the essential skills of Microsoft Access so you can store, search, and analyse information with ease.
Perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to boost their digital skills, you’ll learn how to create tables, forms, queries and reports, with support from our friendly facilitators whenever you need help.
Learn at your own pace and gain confidence and practical know-how for work, study, or everyday life.
Course Hours
Palmerston North
Monday and Tuesday, 9am - 12pm, and evenings 5pm - 7pm
Whanganui
Monday and Tuesday evening, 5 - 7pm
Monday – Friday, 9am - 12pm
Course Information
The course covers the basics of working with databases including:
Using tables
Creating reports
Using forms
Running queries
Previous Related Programmes
UCOL's Introduction to Microsoft Access course was formely known as Free and Easy.
Domestic Entry Requirements
Open entry. No previous academic qualifications needed.
International Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Career Opportunities
At the completion of this course you can elect to enrol into one of the other related programmes below.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher