The objective of this course is to empower Excel users to automate complex and repetitive tasks using macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). This training goes beyond basic macro recording by introducing participants to the logic and structure of VBA, enabling them to customize and extend Excel's functionality. Through practical examples and guided exercises, participants will learn how to build, test, and deploy automation solutions that reduce manual effort, eliminate errors, and boost productivity. Whether it’s transforming raw data into structured reports or building interactive tools within Excel, this course is designed to develop the confidence and skills necessary to use automation effectively in real-world business scenarios.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to :
- Identify repetitive tasks suitable for automation.
- Record, run, and edit macros.
- Understand and write basic VBA code.
- Create and manage macros via Personal Macro Workbook.
- Build interactive and complex VBA-based automations.
- Develop and test project-specific macros.
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for :
- Excel users who want to enhance their productivity through automation.
- Business professionals who frequently work with repetitive Excel tasks.
- Analysts and data managers looking to streamline their data processing.
- Anyone interested in learning the basics of VBA for Excel.
Pre-requisites
Participants are expected to have:
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with Excel's interface and basic functions.
- No prior programming experience required.
Day 1 - Foundations of Macro Automation & VBA Integration
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Module 1: Introduction
- Welcome.
- Exercise Files.
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Module 2: Getting Started
- Identifying applicable situations for using macros.
- How to play back, run, or execute a macro.
- Recording and testing a macro.
- Overview of VBA: Altering macro code.
- Understanding security.
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Module 3: Running a Macro
- Running a macro from the Developer tab or the View tab.
- Record a macro and play it back from the Quick Access Toolbar.
- Run a macro from a keystroke shortcut.
- Run a macro from a button or Clip Art image.
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Module 4: Using VBA
- The VBA window and VBA components.
- Creating the Personal Macro Workbook.
- Closing and updating the Personal Macro Workbook.
Day 2 - Advanced VBA Techniques & Real-World Automation Projects
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Module 1: Recording a Macro in Stages
- Recording a simple macro.
- Expanding a macro with the If statement.
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Module 2: Creating Nonrecordable VBA Code
- Understanding when to use absolute or relative references.
- Using For and For...Next statements.
- Using Do While and Do Until statements.
- Creating interactive macros.
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Module 3: Macro Project: Converting a Mailing List into a Database List
- Planning a macro.
- Recording partial code.
- Using loop structures in context.
- Testing a macro in step mode.
- Pulling the data together.
- Joining two macros.
- Streamlining macros.
Upon successfully passing the examination for this course, participants will be awarded a certificate, an example of which is shown below.
Microsoft Excel Macros and VBA - Mastering Excel Macros And VBA For Efficient Automation (Intermediate-Advanced)
Microsoft Excel Macros and VBA - Mastering Excel Macros And VBA For Efficient Automation (Intermediate-Advanced)
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Physical Class 2 Days
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Online Class 2 Days
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Language English, Malay