Dive deep into Excel VBA with this comprehensive course that will take you from beginner to advanced levels in no time. Starting with the fundamentals, you'll learn how to activate the VBA environment in Excel, code basic commands like MsgBox, and record macros to automate repetitive tasks. You’ll also explore the Developer Toolbar and use essential properties like Offset and Resize to manipulate Excel cells programmatically.
The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast
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The Ultimate Excel VBA Course - Learn and Master VBA Fast
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Intermediate level
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4 hours to complete
3 weeks at 1 hour a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Understand and write VBA code to automate Excel tasks.
Apply variables, arrays, and loops for efficient data management and processing.
Analyze and implement conditional logic to solve real-world Excel problems.
Create custom functions and workflows to optimize Excel processes using VBA.
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October 2024
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There are 7 modules in this course
In this module, we will introduce Excel VBA by walking through the setup of the Developer Tab and understanding how macros work. You will also learn how to use basic VBA tools like the Msg Box function and control properties such as Offset and Resize.
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7 videos1 reading
In this module, we will delve into variables, which are fundamental to efficient VBA coding. You will gain practical experience declaring variables and performing operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with them.
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5 videos
In this module, we will explore how to control the flow of your code using conditional statements. You’ll learn to write logical expressions that evaluate conditions and execute specific actions, with practical exercises to reinforce your understanding.
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7 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will focus on string manipulation techniques in VBA. You will learn how to transform, search, and replace text, and perform practical exercises on modifying product codes using advanced string functions.
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7 videos
In this module, we will cover loops in VBA, which allow you to automate repetitive actions in your spreadsheets. You'll practice using For, For Each, and Do loops, applying them to cell references and automating various tasks.
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4 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will learn about arrays, which enable you to store and manipulate multiple values efficiently. You'll explore single and multidimensional arrays and apply them in combination with loops for advanced data processing.
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4 videos
In this module, we will cover the difference between subs and functions in VBA, focusing on how to write and execute subroutines. You’ll also learn how to use the Msg Box function to create interactive scripts that display messages to the user.
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2 videos2 assignments
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