I'm sure there are a myriad of opinions on this...
1. Get a book related to the version of Access you have. For beginners,
most any beginner book will do. Many computer books indicate on the back
cover what level they are geared to. (Beginner, Intermediate...) Don't get
hung up on the "specifics" at first... use it to get a grip on the basics of
database design... more so than database building.
2. Start building a simple project for yourself. Maybe a
PersonalAddress, CDCollection, or Home Inventory project.
3. Work at it...
4. Work at it...
5. Work at it...
hth
Al Camp