Access

Microsoft Access is an awesome database application in many ways!  Whether you are taking a course introducing you to Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), building a system to track inventory for a medium-sized business, or managing membership for a non-profit, you will probably hear people discuss Microsoft Access. 

Admittedly, MS Access can be a bit intimidating at first for many people. If so, try to accept the fact that it may take some time, repetition, and practice before you become proficient. When working with Access, you need to know about the four major objects in the application. Those four objects are:

I find that it's best to start by creating a simple database that has 3-4 tables with 4-5 fields each, relating them logically, and proceeding from there. Access tables are where you will store information for your application.  Tables are similar to spreadsheets.