Excel VBA Introduction
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Duration: 1 Day
Accredited: No
Exams: N/A
Funding: Accepted
Type: Classroom, Onsite, Virtual
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Course Overview
This Introduction to Excel VBA course is suitable for Excel users that are responsible for very large and variable amounts of data, or teams, who need to learn how to program features and functions to develop the accessibility and usability of their data.
After completing this course delegates will:
- Be competent in the fundamentals of VBA, including recording macros, working with the Visual Basic Editor and writing their own code.
- Ensure minimal downtime while building and rolling out a program
Outline
Excel VBA Introduction
Introducing Visual Basic for Applications
- Why use VBA?
- Recording and running macros
- Absolute v relative cell selection
- Working with the Visual Basic Editor
Creating your own code
- Understanding and creating modules
- Defining procedures
- Calling procedures
- Where to store macros
Making decisions in code
- Using logical comparisons
- The IF…ENDIF structure
- The SELECT CASE…END SELECT structure
- When to use IF v SELECT CASE
Repeating code with loops
- The DO… LOOP structure
- The FOR… NEXT structure
- The FOR EACH… NEXT structure
- How to debug problems with loops
Debugging errors
- Defining errors
- Setting breakpoints to pause execution
- How to step through code
- Working with break mode to spot errors
- Identifying the value of expressions
Understanding Visual Basic
- What is an Object?
- Examining the Excel object hierarchy
- Using the object browser
- How to explore methods and properties
- Getting help in VBA
Assessment
Excel VBA Introduction
There is no formal assessment for this course and learners knowledge will be tested with informal activities throughout the session.
What's Included
- 1-days training from NILC’s accredited VBA trainer
- Course notes and practice files
- Recording of the course (available on request for virtual courses only)
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How we deliver our courses
Virtual
Our virtual courses allow you to access live instructor-led training from the same expert instructors that deliver our classroom courses, without leaving the comfort of your home or office. All virtual courses are fully interactive, and learners can communicate with their trainer and peers at any time.
Many of our virtual courses are also recorded, so you can recap over the content you learnt as many time as you wish.
Classroom
Our classroom courses allow you to learn and interact face-to-face with our expert instructors in a comfortable and modern training environment. All of our classroom based courses take place at NILC centers, or high quality training facilities, and include all required IT and physical equipment.
We also limit our class sizes to help promote better discussions and to ensure your learning experience is comfortable as possible.
Onsite
Save time and hassle by arranging for one of our expert instructors to come to you. Our onsite courses allow you to learn in a location of your choosing, and you can train as many or as few people as you want – from a single person or team to whole departments. We can also fully customize the course content to the specific requirements of your business or project.
We offer onsite courses throughout the UK and it can be a great team building opportunity for colleagues to come together, bond and discuss.
Online
Our Online Self Paced courses allow you to learn new skills from our expert instructors, in your own time and at your own pace. Our flexible online learning platform allows you to access content on your computer, tablet or mobile device, whether you’re on the move or at home. All our online courses come with immediate access and you can start learning straight away, from any internet enabled compatible device.
We also offer online email support from our expert instructors, so they’re always on hand and happy to help you with any questions which may arise.
Why choose NILC for your training?
Learn why we should be your training provider of choice.
Awarding Winning Training Courses with industry leading customer satisfaction rates
A family business with customer service at the heart of everything we do
Trusted Training Partner to multiple colleges, government departments, businesses and unions
UK based Trainers that are industry experts and fully qualified
Rated "Excellent" with over 500+ Trustpilot Reviews
Testimonials
“Highly Recommended”
A complex course subject was delivered clearly and with great passion and enthusiasm by our tutor. Subjects were explained in clear, real-life examples. Without doubt, I'm sure my successful result is in large part due to his experience and skill in this area.
- Neil Wilson
“Fantastic Course Thank You”
Fantastic course. Amazing from start to finish. Julie was absolutely outstanding. She was professional and has given me the knowledge and confidence to continue my studies. I cant thank Karim and team enough.
- Jodie Gee
“Great Tuition"
Great tuition. Felt really comfortable to ask questions and the course was engaging. Tony and Karim were brilliant.
- Amy Jones
“Great Instructor”
Great instructor. Well delivered and knows the subject inside and out. Friendly and provides a warm atmosphere conducive for feeling relaxed. A lot of context to cover in a short time.
- David Schofield
“Five Star Quality Course”
I received all the resources in advance which helped me prep for the course. The tutor was engaging and explained complex topics really well. The exam coaching was a unique selling point for me as it got me prepared for the exams so that nerves were less of a factor. Great communication throughout, thank you Tony and the whole team.
- Kim Darkin
Visual Basic Applications FAQ's
What is VBA?
VBA stands for Visual Basic for Applications. It is a programming language that is used to automate tasks in Microsoft Office applications. VBA can be used to create macros, which are sequences of commands that can be executed with a single click. VBA can also be used to create custom functions, which are functions that are not available in the standard Microsoft Office applications.
What is VBA used for?
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is a programming language that is used to automate tasks in Microsoft Office applications. VBA can be used to create macros, which are sequences of commands that can be executed with a single click. VBA can also be used to create custom functions, which are functions that are not available in the standard Microsoft Office applications. VBA is a powerful tool that can be used to save time and improve productivity. VBA can be used to automate repetitive tasks, such as data entry and formatting. VBA can also be used to create custom functions, which can be used to perform complex calculations or to access data that is not available in the standard Microsoft Office applications.
What is the difference between VB and VBA?
Visual Basic (VB) and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) are both programming languages developed by Microsoft. However, there are some key differences between the two languages. VB is a general-purpose programming language that can be used to create stand-alone applications. VBA is a scripting language that is used to automate tasks in Microsoft Office applications. VB is a compiled language, which means that it is converted into machine code before it is executed. VBA is an interpreted language, which means that it is executed line by line. VB is a more powerful language than VBA. VB can be used to create more complex applications, and it has a wider range of features. VBA is a simpler language than VB, and it is designed to be easy to use for automating tasks in Microsoft Office applications.
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