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Microsoft Access

ESCO reuse: sector-specific

The computer program Access is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Microsoft.

Microsoft Access — the computer program Access is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Microsoft. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › computer use Also known as: Microsoft Office Access, MS Access

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Frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Access?

The computer program Access is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Microsoft.

What category of skill is Microsoft Access?

ESCO classifies Microsoft Access under the knowledge category, specifically in the computer use subcategory.

How transferable is Microsoft Access between industries?

ESCO tags Microsoft Access as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is Microsoft Access the same as Microsoft Office Access?

Yes — Microsoft Access is also known as Microsoft Office Access, or MS Access. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn Microsoft Access?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands Microsoft Access and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.