Excel VBA Macro Training

Detailed Course Outline for 3 Day VBA Macro Programming Training in Singapore

Module 1: Realizing the potential of Excel 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 Visual Basic Editor & Writing VBA Code

• 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 within Visual Basic

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

Module 4: User Interaction Techniques: Part 1

• Using the InputBox to accept user input in a VBA Macro
• Using the Msgbox to display messages using VBA

Module 5: Overview of Excel Objects

• Introducing the Application Object
• Exploring Workbooks and Workbook Object model in the Visual Basic for Applications programming language
• Exploring Worksheets and Worksheets Object

Module 6: Referring to Ranges Using VBA

• Introducing the Range Object in Excel Macros
• 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: Using Control Structures in VBA 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 VBA

• Exploring Commonly Used VBA Functions
• Creating User-Defined Functions in VBA
• Executing User-Defined Functions
• Sharing User-Defined Functions written in VBA with other users and other macro files or VBA applications.

Module 9: Event Programming in Excel VBA

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

Module 10: Using VBA to Create Pivot Tables

• Introducing Pivot Tables and how they can be easily created using Excel VBA Macros
• Building and Editing Pivot Tables using VBA
• Auto Refreshing Pivot Tables using VBA Macros – a very helpful and handy feature in Excel.

Module 11: User Interaction Techniques within VBA: Part 2

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

Module 12: Creating Charts Using Excel VBA Programming

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

Module 13: Handling Errors in VBA Code

• 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 written with Excel VBA

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

Learn Excel VBA easily with our step by step, practical, hands on workshop in Singapore. 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
• Perform Loops, Controls and Error Handling in Excel Macros
• Create User forms and Sheet Controls in Excel using Excel VBA
• Use Events to trigger specific VBA code.
• Write Useful VBA Applications That Boost Productivity and Reduce Time on Routine Activities within Excel.

This is a highly practical and hands-on VBA Training in Singapore, covering how to begin writing and editing VBA Macros with Excel.

You can use VBA in Excel to create and maintain complex stock trading, sensitivity,  costing, risk-management models. You can also forecast sales, profits & earnings, and generate financial ratios.

This can help in creating Financial Dashboards within Excel, just by using some VBA.

With this Visual Basic for Applications training, you can create various portfolio-management and investment scenarios that are easy to use by the management and users. 

VBA Programming Course provides you the flexibility to build such sophisticated scenarios and dashboards easily.

A highly recommended and Best VBA Training in Singapore. The VBA Trainers are gurus in Macro programming with over 30 years of experience in the industry. They will guide and help you achieve a solid understanding of Excel Visual Basic Programming to achieve VBA Mastery in our work.

You must have good Microsoft Excel skills and understand key concepts of spreadsheets. It is not necessary to have prior programming knowledge.

We cover VBA Macro programming concepts from the very basic level. You must know basic Excel functionality though.

Excel VBA Macro Training Course (Location & Schedule)

This course is scheduled to run at our VBA training room at Fortune Centre, Middle Road in Singapore. We are closest to Bencoolen MRT, Bugis MRT, Rochor MRT & Bras Basah MRT Stations in Singapore. This location is also served by a variety of Singapore Bus Services like 857, 56 etc.

To effectively learn VBA macro programming in Excel, it is helpful to have a basic understanding of Excel’s features and functionality.

Key prerequisites that enhance your learning experience for Excel VBA Macro Programming:

Proficiency in Excel: It’s essential to have a good understanding of Excel’s basic features, formulas, functions, data manipulation techniques, and formatting options. Familiarity with concepts like cells, ranges, worksheets, and workbooks will be beneficial.

Basic Programming Concepts: While not mandatory, having a fundamental understanding of programming concepts such as variables, loops, conditional statements, and procedures will make it easier to grasp VBA programming concepts. This knowledge will aid in writing efficient and logical code.

Knowledge of Excel Functions: Being familiar with Excel’s built-in functions and their usage can be advantageous when working with VBA. You will be able to leverage these functions in your VBA code to perform calculations and manipulate data effectively.

Logical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: VBA macro programming often involves breaking down complex tasks into smaller logical steps. Developing strong problem-solving skills and logical thinking abilities will help you understand and design efficient VBA solutions.

While these prerequisites can enhance your learning experience, it’s important to note that VBA can be learned by individuals with varying levels of Excel proficiency and programming knowledge. Many introductory VBA courses assume little to no prior programming experience and start from the basics.

So if you have never written a Macro, or are not even familiar with VBA, you can still join the Intellisoft VBA Macro Programming course for Beginners.

The ideal target audience for attending a VBA Macro programming course in Excel can vary depending on the specific objectives and depth of the course. The following individuals can benefit from learning VBA Macro programming in Excel in Singapore at Intellisoft:

Excel Power Users: Individuals who already have a solid understanding of Excel and frequently work with complex data analysis, reporting, and automation tasks. Learning VBA Macros can greatly enhance their productivity and enable them to automate repetitive tasks and create customized solutions.

Business Analysts and Data Analysts: Professionals who need to analyze large datasets, create advanced reports, and perform complex calculations in Excel. Visual Basic for Application language in Excel can help automate data manipulation, streamline analysis workflows, and generate customized reports or dashboards easily.

Financial Professionals: Accountants, financial analysts, and professionals working in the finance industry can benefit from learning to program Macros using VBA programming language to automate financial modeling, perform calculations, generate financial reports, and streamline data analysis processes.

Project Managers: Project managers who use Excel for tracking and managing project data can benefit from Excel VBA courses to automate project-related tasks, create customized templates, generate reports, and integrate with other project management tools or systems.

Excel Trainers and Educators: Individuals who provide Excel training or education can enhance their curriculum by including VBA Macro programming. This allows them to teach students advanced Excel techniques and empower them with automation capabilities.

IT Professionals and System Administrators: Professionals responsible for managing Excel-based systems, creating custom Excel solutions, or integrating Excel with other software systems can benefit from VBA programming to automate processes, perform data manipulations, and enhance system functionality.

Data Scientists and Researchers: Individuals working in data science or research fields can use VBA to automate data preprocessing, perform statistical analysis, create interactive visualizations, and integrate Excel with other data analysis tools or programming languages.

Software Developers and Programmers: Programmers who want to extend the functionality of Excel or integrate it with other systems can learn VBA to create custom add-ins, automate tasks, and enhance the user interface of Excel-based applications.

Office Administrators: Administrative professionals who work with Excel on a daily basis can benefit from learning VBA to automate administrative tasks, create customized templates, and improve overall efficiency.

Any Excel User Seeking Advanced Skills: Even individuals who use Excel for personal or basic business purposes can benefit from learning VBA. It allows them to automate repetitive tasks, customize Excel to their specific needs, and explore the advanced capabilities of the application.

Ultimately, anyone who wants to enhance their Excel skills, automate tasks, and unlock the full potential of Excel as a powerful tool for data analysis, reporting, and automation can benefit from attending a VBA Macro programming course.

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.

Outcome of VBA Macro Training Course in Singapore at Intellisoft

At the end of the 3 Day Best VBA Course in Singapore, you should be able to create VBA applications that will help to automate the consolidation of Excel workbooks and worksheets.

It will allow you to create forms for data entry that automate the backend storage of data with validations by the VBA Macros, and building one click macros that when used, do things in a flash, saving considerable time.