Microsoft Excel Macro Programming Using VBA

Unlock the power of Microsoft Excel by mastering VBA macro programming to automate tasks and streamline workflows, perfect for Excel power users and data analysts.

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Essential Skills Gained

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Understand the basics of the VBA programming language and its application in Excel.

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Design and utilize macros to automate routine tasks efficiently.

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Implement custom dialog boxes and integrate user interactions in macros.

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Debug and handle errors to ensure robust and reliable macro execution.

Format

  • Instructor-led
  • 1 days with lectures and hands-on labs.

Audience

  • Excel Power Users
  • Data Analysts
  • Office Managers
  • IT Professionals

Description

The Visual Basic for Applications programming language is a powerful addition to all Office, and particularly useful in Microsoft Excel.

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Course Outline

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Lesson 1 – The Visual Basic Editor

  1. Introduction to VBA programming language

  2. Visual Basic Editor terms and views

  3. Object oriented programming

  4. Creating simple recorded macros in Excel

Lesson 2 – Programming Basics

  1. Concept of variables, scope, and data types

  2. Starting and stopping programs

  3. Simple branching logic

Lesson 3 – Control Structures

  1. Logical branching in procedures

  2. Program loops (3 types)

  3. Methods of logical branching (2 methods)

Lesson 4 – Custom Dialog Boxes

  1. Creating a custom dialog box

  2. Command-triggered appearance and disappearance

  3. Macros running on button selection

  4. Looping and logic for data placement on a worksheet

Lesson 5 – Debugging and Error Handling

  1. Debugging macros for correct performance

  2. Error handling to prevent unexpected macro termination

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