Access 2013
Designing Your Own Database
More resources on database design
Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find free, high-quality resources on database design. On this page, you'll find links to online resources that can help you get started. You can also contact your local library for instructional books and resources.
If you are willing to devote even more time and resources to learning about database design, you can also search for Access 2013 Certification Classes online and in your community. However, as a rule, these classes are not free.
Free online resources
- Create Your First Access 2013 Database
This tutorial series from Microsoft offers basic guidance on database design and creation.
Microsoft's Access Basics Training - About.com: Building an Access Database from the Ground Up
About.com's tutorial guides you through the process of creating a database for a small business. This tutorial refers to an earlier version of Access, but a majority of the instructions are still relevant for Access 2013.About.com's Building an Access Database from the Ground Up