Microsoft Excel: Introduction to VBA Macros Course (in Toronto or Online)

Microsoft® Excel® Introduction to VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) Macros Course (Instructor-led)

Upcoming Dates: June 26/27, 2024 (Online in virtual classroom or In-person)| Check for more dates >

Duration: 2 days - 9 am - 4 pm (ET)

Microsoft Excel Versions: 2016 | 2019 | 2021 | 365 (Windows)

Delivery Methods (Instructor-led): In-person (Live classroom) training or Online (Virtual classroom)

Course Fee: $495 CAD per person + HST (Online in virtual classroom), $545 CAD per person + HST (Bring your own device for in-person courses) or $595 CAD per person + HST (Avantix Learning provides device for in-person courses)*

Virtual Classroom: Virtual classroom courses are delivered online by a live instructor and run from 9 am to 4 pm (Eastern Time) with a 15 minute break in the morning and in the afternoon and a 1 hour break for lunch.

In-person (Live Classroom) Course Location: Our live classroom courses are offered in downtown Toronto at the Toronto Eaton Centre or at 18 King Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (some Avantix Learning courses may be held at an alternate downtown Toronto location). Location will be confirmed when you register.

Learning Path: Level 4

Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel: Intermediate / Advanced or equivalent knowledge and skills.

Public scheduled courses are delivered as live instructor-led classroom training or virtual classroom training (as indicated). Bring your own device rates apply to live classroom courses. Some courses / formats may have a minimum enrollment requirement.

*Some courses and formats may be subject to a minimum enrollment requirement.

In this course, students will learn to automate Excel by writing VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) macros. Designed for the non-programmer, students will start by recording VBA macros usng the built-in macro recorder and then write and edit VBA code for sub procedures (macros). In the Visual Basic Editor, students will work with projects, insert modules, write procedures, and use variables and constants. If statements and looping will also be used in this course. Students will run macros using the Macros dialog box, buttons and keyboard shortcuts. A user-defined function will also be created to automate a calculation. Throughout the course, the instructor will include numerous tips, tricks and shortcuts.

Course topics

Overview of Macro Concepts

• What is a macro?
• Displaying the Developer tab in Excel
• Creating macros using the Macro Recorder
• Assigning a keyboard shortcut
• Viewing a list of macros
• Viewing the VBA code for a recorded macro
• Absolute vs relative referencing
• Limitations of recorded macros

Saving and Opening Files with Macros

• Deciding where to save macros
• Saving workbooks with macros
• Opening workbooks with macros

Macro Security and Trust Centre Settings

• Specifying macro security settings
• Creating a trusted folder

Working in the VBE (Visual Basic Editor)

• Overview of VBE menus and toolbars
• Displaying different parts of the window
• Working with the Project Explorer
• Viewing the iVBA Code window
• Setting properties
• Displaying other windows
• Returning to Excel

Getting Started Writing Code using VBA

• Inserting a module
• Basic VBA syntax logic
• Creating sub procedures or macros
• Naming sub procedures or macros
• Controlling the display of code
• Adding comments
• Referencing objects
• Using methods and properties
• Getting help

Working with Modules

• Different ways of Inserting new modules
• Creating multiple sub procedures in a module
• Renaming modules
• Deleting modules
• Saving a backup of modules

Running Macros

• Using the Macros dialog to run macros
• Running macros using keyboard shortcuts
• Running macros from within the VBA window
• Displaying buttons on the Quick Access Toolbar or the Ribbon to run macros
• Running macros by creating buttons on a worksheet

Using Variables and Constants

• Using constants and variables in VBA code
• Types of variables including integer, long and string
• Declaring variables
• Benefits of declaring variables

Changing Scope

• Procedure level scope, module level scope or public scope

Displaying Input Boxes and Message Boxes

• Displaying messages
• Using input boxes for entry
• Using message boxes and input boxes with variables
• Displaying different types of buttons

Using If Statements in VBA

• Benefits of If … Then statements
• Syntax for If … Then … Else statements
• Using If statements with message boxes or input boxes

Using For … Next Loops

• Using loops
• Using For … Next loops
• Ending a loop
• Changing loop step values

Basic Debugging

• Common errors and break mode
• Using Reset
• Commenting out problem lines of code

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Who will benefit

This course has been designed for Microsoft Excel users who have completed the Microsoft Excel: Intermediate / Advanced course or have comparable knowledge and skills.

Can I bring my own device?

Absolutely! If you choose to bring your own device, you will receive a reduced rate. Be sure to bring a power cord and a mouse is helpful.

What's included

Included in this course:

• Comprehensive course manual (150+ pages)
• Keyboard shortcuts quick reference
• Sample and exercise files
• Refreshments (for classes conducted in Avantix Learning classrooms)
• Certificate of completion
• Follow-up email support

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Microsoft Excel: Intermediate / Advanced

Microsoft Excel: Data Analysis with Functions, Dashboards and What-If Analysis Tools

Microsoft Excel: New and Essential Features and Functions in Excel 365

Microsoft Excel: Introduction to Power Query to Get and Transform Data

Microsoft Project: Introduction

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About Avantix Learning courses

Avantix Learning offers live instructor-led classroom courses and virtual classroom courses allowing personal interaction between the students and the instructor. We specialize in small classes, typically ranging from 6 to 10 students to ensure an optimal student to instructor ratio.

Live classroom courses are offered in downtown Toronto at 18 King Street East, Suite 1400, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Some courses may also be offered at an alternate downtown Toronto location.

Our top-notch instructors have years of experience in the business world and students are encouraged to ask questions during our courses. Avantix Learning senior instructors have 15 or more years of experience. A complete profile of the instructor leading a specific course is available on request.

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