Excel VBA Macro Training

Course Outline for Excel VBA Macro Programming Tutorial Class in Singapore

Module 1: Realizing the potential of Excel Macros by using VBA

• Recognizing the Power of Excel
• Identifying workbooks that support macros
• Showing the Developer Tab
• Understanding Macro Security
• Recording and Running a Macro

Module 2: Understanding the Basics of Macros & VBA

• Exploring the VB Editor
• Examining Recorded Macro Code
• Introducing the Selection Object
• Understanding Properties, Methods and Parameters
• Using the Line Continuation Character
• Using the With… End With statement
• Writing Comments

Module 3: Working with Variables and Constants

• Understanding the Scope of Variables
• Identifying the different Data Types
• Working with Variables
• Exploring Object Variables
• Declaring and using Constants

Module 4: User Interaction Techniques with VBA: Part 1

• Using the InputBox
• Using the Msgbox

Module 5: Overview of Objects in Macro and VBA

• Introducing the Application Object
• Exploring Workbooks and Workbook Object
• Exploring Worksheets and Worksheets Object

Module 6: Referring to Ranges within Macros

• Introducing the Range Object
• Referencing a range using the CurrentRegion Property
• Accessing a range using the UsedRange Property
• Finding the First Cell with data
• Referencing the Last Row and Column in the data range
• Using the Cells Property
• Utilizing the Offset Property while working with Range
• Employing the Resize Property to Change the Size of a Range

Module 7: Control Structures with VBA and Excel Macros

• Using Loop Constructs: For Loop Statement
• Using Loop Constructs: For…Next Loop
• Using Loop Constructs: Do While…Loop
• Using Loop Constructs: Do Until…Loop
• Exiting a Loop Early
• Nesting Loops
• Working with Conditional Constructs: If…Then…Else
• Working with Conditional Constructs: Select Case

Module 8: User-Defined Functions with Macros & VBA

• Exploring Commonly Used VBA Functions
• Creating User-Defined Functions
• Executing User-Defined Functions
• Sharing User-Defined Functions

Module 9: Event Programming in VBA

• Creating a Custom Button to execute code
• Understanding Event Parameters
• Working with Worksheet Events
• Working with Workbook Events

Module 10: Using VBA to Create Pivot Tables

• Introducing Pivot Tables
• Building and Editing Pivot Tables using VBA
• Auto Refreshing Pivot Tables using VBA

Module 11: User Interaction Techniques with VBA Macros: Part 2

• Creating UserForms
• Understanding and Using ActiveX Controls
• Programming the ActiveX Controls

Module 12: Creating Charts with VBA Macro Code

• Charting in Excel
• Referencing Charts Objects using VBA
• Creating and Modifying the Chart

Module 13: Handling Errors within VBA

• Identifying the Different Types of Errors
• Debugging Tools: Stepping through Code
• Debugging Tools: Breakpoint
• Debugging Tools: Immediate Window
• Debugging Tools: Watch Window
• Handling Errors by Choosing to Ignore Them
• Employing Basic Error Handling with the On Error GoTo Syntax

Module 14: Useful Macros For Excel Everyday use

• Selecting Special Cells
• Using Autofilter instead of Loops
• Combining Workbooks
• Separating data into different Worksheets

After attending the VBA Macro Training course using Microsoft Excel, you will be able to:

• Record and Run Macros Easily
• Write VBA Code Manually using Microsoft Excel 2016 / 2019 / Office 365
• Perform Loops, Controls and Error Handling in Excel Macros
• Create User forms and Sheet Controls in Excel 2019 / 2016
• Use Events to trigger specific VBA code.
• Write Useful Applications That Boost Productivity and Reduce Time on Routine Activities.

Attend Excel Macros & VBA Training for our step by step, practical, hands on VBA workshop in Singapore.

You must have good Microsoft Excel skills and understand key concepts of spreadsheets. It is not necessary to have prior VBA programming knowledge. We cover VBA Macro programming concepts from the very basic level. You must know basic Excel functionality though.

Excel VBA Macro Programming: Course Location & Schedule

This course is scheduled to run at our Microsoft Excel training room at Golden Mile Complex, Beach Road in Singapore.

You must be an Experienced Excel user who wish to automate repetitive tasks or simplify more complex tasks using Excel Macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming language.