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Advanced Database

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This module is a high-level certification programme that enables candidates to use the many advanced tools available in database applications to better manage and organise structured information. Successful completion of this module will enable candidates to maximise database functions, in order to manage and analyse high volumes of data, thus enabling the production of the quantity and quality of information that business today demands.

On completion of this module the candidate will be able to:

  • Understand key concepts of database development and usage.
  • Create a relational database using advanced table creation features and complex relationships between tables.
  • Design and use queries to create a table, update, delete and append data. Refine queries using wildcards, parameters and calculations.
  • Use controls and subforms to enhance forms and improve functionality.
  • Create report controls to perform calculations. Create subreports and enhance report presentation.
  • Enhance productivity by working with macros and use linking and importing features to integrate data.

What are the benefits of this module?

  • Allows users to become more confident, efficient and effective in using a database application.
  • Proves mastery of the application.
  • Enables users to retrieve and produce higher quality management information.
  • Improves user’s productivity.
  • Developed with input from computer users, subject matter experts and practising computer professionals from all over the world. This process ensures the relevance and range of module content.

Syllabus

The Syllabus sets out the specific knowledge and skills that make up this module, as informed by input from subject matter experts from a wide range of computer societies and organisations.

Download the Advanced Databases Module Syllabus (PDF)

Advanced Databases Syllabus Overview:

CATEGORY SKILL SET
Database Concepts
  • Database Development and Use
Tables and Relationships
  • Fields/Columns Relationships and Joins
Queries
  • Query Types
  • Refining a Query
Forms
  • Controls
Reports
  • Controls
  • Presentation
Enhancing Productivity
  • Linking, Importing
  • Automation

Sample Test

Download the Advanced Database Sample Tests: (.zip)

Windows 7

Windows Vista

Sample Test

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Assessment bookings open:12 September 2022Start booking assessments from this date.
Assignment brief release date:19 September 2022Assignment briefs will be available on the portal from this date.
Registration deadline:30 September 2022New learners wishing to take November assessments must be registered with ABE by this date.
Booking deadline:7 October 2022Bookings and payment for all November assessments must be received by this date.
Timed OBE release date:24 October 2022Timed OBE question papers will be available on the portal from this date.
Learners' submission deadline:14 November 2022All assessments must be submitted to your centre by this date.
Centres' submission deadline:21 November 2022Your centre must submit all assessments to ABE by this date.
Results:28 February 2023 

May 2023 Assessments:

Assessment bookings open:To be advisedStart booking assessments from this date.
Assignment brief release date:To be advisedAssignment briefs will be available on the portal from this date.
Registration deadline:To be advisedNew learners wishing to take November assessments must be registered with ABE by this date.
Booking deadline:To be advisedBookings and payment for all November assessments must be received by this date.
Timed OBE release date:To be advisedTimed OBE question papers will be available on the portal from this date.
Learners' submission deadline:To be advisedAll assessments must be submitted to your centre by this date.
Centres' submission deadline:To be advisedYour centre must submit all assessments to ABE by this date.
Results:To be advised 

There is no fee to register with EDUWEB but there is a fee to register with ABE.  Their fees are:

Joining at Level Registration Fee (£) Exemption

Fee per subject (£)

Examination / Assignment Fee per subject (£)
4 45 55 50
5 60 70 65
6 75 80 75

*Note: The registration fee is paid only once when you first register with ABE and includes the first year's annual subscription.

Annual Subscription Fee (£)
Students and associate members 40
Full member 60
Fellow member 75

Annual subscriptions are due each year in the April or October 12 months after your initial registration.  (The annual subscription fee also reactivates a lapsed account.)