Access - Core

Canadore College in North Bay, Ontario, is a career-focused college with more than fifty years of experience delivering hands-on programs. The college serves around eight thousand students and offers hundreds of programs across applied arts, business, health sciences, technology and skilled trades. Canadore emphasizes experiential learning, industry partnerships and practical skill development to prepare graduates for workforce entry.

Programs are designed around modern facilities, applied projects and co-op or placement opportunities that link students directly with employers. Faculty bring industry experience and the college maintains relationships with regional businesses, health providers and technology partners to keep curricula relevant. Small class sizes and applied labs help international students adapt quickly to Canadian practice standards and workplace expectations.

North Bay offers an accessible, student-friendly community with outdoor recreation, affordable housing and a supportive campus life. Canadore provides international student services, orientation programs and academic supports to ease the transition to study in Canada. For students seeking practical training, clear career pathways and strong employer connections, Canadore is a pragmatic choice that focuses on real-world outcomes.

The Access - Core program is a non-degree course that teaches students how to use Microsoft Access 2016 to create and manage databases. This program is for students who want to learn how to manipulate and report data, and is a great option for those who want to gain Microsoft Office skills.

Students in the Access - Core program will learn how to create forms, queries, and reports, and how to explore data relationships using Microsoft Access. They will also learn how to use the software's pull-down menus, toolbars, and dialog boxes to manage and modify data tables and fields. The program includes a capstone project that allows students to demonstrate their skills and earn a skills badge.

After completing the Access - Core program, students can pursue careers as database administrators, data analysts, and administrative assistants. They can work in industries such as finance, healthcare, and education, and can be employed by organizations such as banks, hospitals, and schools. They can also work as data entry clerks or office managers, and can use their skills to help organizations manage and analyze their data.