VBA Stage 1 Course

What will I learn?

Our Microsoft Excel VBA Stage 1 course introduces the macro recorder and the VBA editing environment. You’l learn how to write simple procedures and modify recorded code.

The course is designed for people who need to create VBA procedures from scratch and those who have inherited more complex ones and need to understand how they work.

To attend you should have a very sound knowledge of Excel and be a regular user.

Book VBA Stage 1 Training

For companies who need to train groups of staff either remotely or in-person.

One day course
Up to 10 delegates
Flexible in-house training dates

Face-to-face training
In-house or a venue of choice
Virtual training option

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Need to speak to a booking specialist to help you choose the best training for your team, call 0333 344 6630.

Additional benefits

Free pre-course IT skills assessments to help establish delegate training requirements
Post-training support: user guides, workbooks and a summary of the delegate feedback
Training certificate to prove competency

MEET THE TRAINER

Paul Watson

Paul brings a wealth of understanding and knowledge, specialising in technical training and development in Excel, Power BI and Access.

His knowledge with IT systems has been gained both academically and through more than 20 years practical experience in the industry. His strengths are demonstrated as both an IT trainer and as a developer.

Full Course Content

Overview

VBA or Macros?
What it can be used for

Getting Started

Developer tab
Filing
Macro Security

Using the Recorder

Naming Macros
Assigning Shortcuts
Absolute and Relative Recording
Where macros are stored
Personal Macro Workbook

Running Macros

Shortcut keys
Quick Access Toolbar
Worksheets buttons and shapes
Ribbons

Editing Code

Understanding the code structure
Simple edits
Calling procedures

Stepping and Debugging

Step Intro, Over, Out
Setting Breakpoints
Editing code while Stepping
Dealing with Runtime errors

Writing Macros & VBA Terminology

Procedures, Subroutines, Macros, Functions
Objects, Methods, Properties

Exploring Code with the Immediate Window & Variables and Constants

Dimensioning
Option Explicit
Data Types
Scope
Locals and Watch Windows

The If statements

Single line
Blocked If
Logical expressions

Adding simple Interactivity to Macros

Creating an Interactive Message Box
Creating a Custom Input Box

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Excel Training – Business Benefits

By investing in people, you can give your team all the necessary skills they need to help support your organisation’s goals.

Excel Training - People Development

Completing our Excel training course will give you additional skills you need to help support your career development.

Flexible Excel Training Courses

Online or face-to-face in-house training
Individual delegates or group training
Flexible dates to fit schedules

BOOK YOUR EXCEL TRAINING

Why choose TrainingU?

Passionate

Established over a decade ago by a team of knowledgeable training experts, we are passionate about delivering excellent training that makes a real difference.

Experienced

All our trainers are qualified and experienced Excel trainers that will deliver the highest level of training to you and your team.

Collaborative

Working together with our clients, understanding their needs and desired learning outcomes, to deliver a personalised learning solution.

Your complete training solution

Before Training

Our Skills Assessment will ensure staff attend the correct level of training. Based on results, we will organise the training sessions required, who will take them and the level to best match the skills needed.

During Training

We provide first class training with highly experienced trainers. Courses include lots of exercises, practise and interactivity throughout, maximising learning whether delivered online or at your offices.

After Training

We will grant you organisation free access to our suite of online Excel resources. In addition, we provide free post training support to ensure your staff utilise their new skills effectively.

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