Description

This Introduction to VBA course is designed for advanced Microsoft Excel users who want to automate tasks, improve efficiency, and enhance the functionality of their spreadsheets. Anyone who works with large and complex datasets or people looking to develop custom solutions that can improve the way they analyse and manage business data.

Prerequisites

Delegates should have an advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. They will need to be confident using formulas and functions in Excel.

Introduction to VBA Course

Prerequisites

An advanced level in Microsoft Excel is required.

Benefits of this course

  • Gain a good understanding of the fundamentals of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
  • Learn how to record, edit and run macros
  • Understand how to use the Visual Basic Editor (VBE)
  • Learn and gain a foundation in VBA syntax, objects and procedures
  • Create and modify simple VBA code
  • Automate repetitive tasks and business processes
  • Develop practical VBA solutions to improve productivity

Course Content

Introducing to VBA

  • Why use VBA? The Benefits of Using VBA in Excel
  • Creating, Recording and Running Macros
  • Understanding Absolute and Relative Cell References
  • Navigating and Working with the Visual Basic Editor (VBE)

Creating your own code

  • Understanding and Creating VBA Modules
  • Defining and Using VBA Procedures
  • Calling and Executing Procedures
  • Understanding Where to Store Macros and When to Use Each Option

Understanding VBA and how it works

  • Understanding Objects in VBA
  • Exploring the Excel Object Hierarchy
  • Using the Object Browser to Explore VBA Objects
  • Using Methods and Properties
  • Accessing VBA Help and Reference Resources

Making decisions in code

  • Using Logical Comparisons in VBA
  • Understanding the IF…END IF Decision Structure
  • Using the SELECT CASE…END SELECT Structure
  • Choosing Between IF Statements and SELECT CASE Structures

How can you repeating code using loops

  • Understanding the DO…LOOP Structure
  • Using the FOR…NEXT Loop Structure
  • Working with the FOR EACH…NEXT Loop Structure
  • Debugging and Troubleshooting Loop Errors in VBA

The Debugging of Errors

  • Understanding Errors in VBA
  • Setting Breakpoints to Pause Code Execution
  • Stepping Through VBA Code for Debugging
  • Using Break Mode to Identify and Resolve Errors
  • Evaluating Expressions and Variable Values During Execution

Delivery Method

All training is delivered live online via Microsoft Teams or Zoom. The course is delivered in an interactive virtual classroom environment.

Group Booking Information

This is not a public course; it is a private training course. This course is designed for organisational and team-based training. A single booking includes up to 8 delegates, with attendance available for groups of 1 to 8 participants.

Dates and Duration

This course is delivered over one day in a live virtual classroom, from 9:30 am to 4:30pm (UK time).

Booking Your Course

Once you have purchased the course, we will contact you to arrange a suitable training date based on tutor availability. Alternatively, if you would like to confirm availability before making a purchase, please contact our team, and we will be happy to discuss available dates with you.

Alternative Payment Options

If you prefer not to pay online by credit or debit card, we can provide an invoice for payment by bank transfer. Please contact our office, and a member of the team will be happy to assist. You can email us at [email protected]