What will I learn?

Full Course Details

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

The course is designed for employees 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.

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Full Excel VBA Stage 1 Training 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 VBA Course – Business Benefits

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

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Excel VBA Course - People Development

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

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Flexible VBA Training Courses

  • Online or face-to-face in-house training
  • Individual delegates or group training
  • Flexible dates to fit schedules
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Why choose TrainingU?

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Passionate

Established in 2008 by a team of knowledgeable training experts, we are passionate about delivering excellent training that makes a real difference.

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Experienced

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

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Collaborative

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

Your complete training solution

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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.

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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.

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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.

Our Clients

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What Our Clients Say...

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International SOS

“Training U have provided in-house online Microsoft Excel training to our team and also a tailored one to one online coaching session to address a specific need. Our trainer was particularly gifted at making complicated tasks simple and easy to understand. Training U was responsive to our needs and very professional, thank you for such a great learning experience.”

The Leprosy Mission

"Our trainer was excellent. Personable, kind, patient and really easy to get along with. He put everyone at ease and tailored the training to a group that were quite varied. Really knowledgeable, but met you where you were. He paced the training really well. I’m excited to use excel which I never thought I’d say. He’s empowered us."

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Simply fill out the contact form or call 0333 344 6630 to make an enquiry, book your Excel VBA course or assess your staff Excel training levels.