Automate Excel tasks with Macros and VBA. Learn from experts to streamline data analysis, optimise workflows and enhance productivity using Excel programming skills.
2 day course 10am - 5pm Live Online or Classroom-based
What you will learn
- Exploring the power of macros and VBA in Excel, enabling you to automate repetitive tasks and streamline your workflows.
- How to record, edit and run macros, empowering you to automate common actions with just a few clicks.
- Understanding VBA programming fundamentals, helping you create custom functions and procedures to extend Excel's capabilities.
- How to use variables, loops and conditional statements, enabling you to build sophisticated and dynamic macros.
- Exploring object-oriented programming concepts, helping you interact with Excel's objects and control various aspects of your workbooks.
- How to create user forms and custom dialogs, empowering you to interact with users and collect input directly within Excel.
- Understanding best practices for macro security, debugging and error handling, helping you develop reliable and secure Excel automations.
This Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA course includes
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Authorised Certificate
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Lifetime support after your course
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Course materials
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Live Instructor-led training
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Refreshments all day
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Latest Mac or PC ready to go
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Authorised Trainers
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Hands-on exercises
Book this course
We offer Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA as a private course.
You can select a date which suits you or your team.
The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.
Request datesCourse Outline for Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA
Basics of Writing VBA
- Overview of VBA and its applications in Excel
- Introduction to the Visual Basic Editor
- Understanding the basics of VBA syntax and structure
Selecting Objects and Setting Values
- Understanding properties and methods in VBA
- Using named vs. positional arguments
- Examples of selecting cells and inserting data
- Practical exercises in selecting and manipulating worksheet objects
Setting Format Properties
- Adding formatting to a worksheet using VBA
- Applying font, color, and alignment settings
- Automating common formatting tasks
Using Variables to Store Information
- Understanding data types for variables (e.g, Integer, String, Date)
- Declaring and using variables in VBA code
- Best practices for variable naming and usage
Interacting with the User
- Using InputBox to get user input
- Examples of automating headers and footers with InputBox
- Using MsgBox to display information to the user
- Using MsgBox to get user input and make decisions
- Combining InputBoxes and MsgBoxes in practical scenarios
Branching and Looping
- Using the IF block for conditional logic
- Applying IF...ELSE...END IF statements
- Using SELECT CASE to test multiple outcomes
- Implementing DO...LOOP and FOR...NEXT loops for repetitive tasks
- Practical examples of branching and looping in real-world scenarios
Object Variables and FOR EACH... NEXT Loops
- Using object variables to reference Excel objects
- Applying the UNION function with multiple object variables
- Using FOR EACH... NEXT loops to iterate through collections of objects
- Real-world applications of object variables and loops in Excel automation
FAQs about the Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA course
Is this Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who have significant experience in Excel and want to learn VBA, the programming language behind the concept of macros. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA course?
Our Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA course is extremely interactive. You will be using Excel throughout the day, working through examples of macros and VBA projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
Should I attend the Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA course?
For private classes in Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
What support is available after I attend the Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA course?
We offer ongoing support to our Introduction to Excel Macros and VBA course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
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