Learning Objectives

• Identify the core components of VBA and how they apply to solving practical business problems.
• Record VBA macros to handle repetitive Excel tasks automatically.
• Write VBA code to build subroutines and custom functions.
• Apply programming constructs such as variables, objects, conditional logic, and loops to address problems through code.
• Find and fix errors in VBA code, prevent common issues, and improve overall performance.

Course Outline

Module 1: Applying VBA to Business Problems

Automate Excel tasks using macros; Explore the components of macro-enabled workbooks; Set up the Excel VBA environment.

Module 2: Using the Macro Recorder

Create a VBA macro using the macro recorder; Record macros with relative addressing; Remove macros and modules; Review strategies for getting the most out of the macro recorder.

Module 3: Writing VBA Code from Scratch

Write VBA code manually; Explore available objects and their uses; Build a custom worksheet function.

Module 4: Using Code to Solve Problems

Incorporate decision-making logic into code; Declare and use variables; Handle repeated actions with loops.

Module 5: Refining Your VBA Code

Debug VBA errors; Manage and handle errors in code; Optimize macro performance.

Module 6: Managing Macro Execution

Collect input from users through prompts; Set up macros to trigger automatically.