Course Overview
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) is an object-oriented programming language developed by Microsoft. VBA language has been integrated with Excel in order to have programming features which enable the developers to handle the data manipulation along with Excel function very easily. VBA is good for developing reporting systems in a capital markets environment and developing core business performance reporting etc. Using a step-by-step approach, this course shows how the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming language can extend the functionality of Excel. Students will learn to write macros to accept user input, read to and write from cells, and manipulate data. They will also learn to write custom functions and create user forms. Useful examples of problems and their solutions will be provided.
Duration
5 days.
Target Audience
- Data Analysts and Data Scientists
- Financial Analysts
- Business Analysts
- Excel Power Users
- IT Professionals and Developers
- Project Managers
- Administrative Professionals
Personal Impact
- Mastery of VBA programming for automating complex Excel tasks
- Increased efficiency and productivity in daily workflows
- Enhanced problem-solving skills through custom macro creation
- Ability to develop advanced, interactive Excel solutions
- Improved career prospects in data analysis, finance, and IT roles
Organizational Impact
- Streamlined business processes through automation of repetitive tasks
- Reduced errors and increased accuracy in data management
- Faster report generation and data analysis, leading to better decision-making
- Enhanced capability to create custom Excel tools tailored to specific business needs
- Cost savings through improved operational efficiency and reduced manual work
Course Level:
Course Objectives
- Record and run macros
- Understand and apply object-oriented concepts
- Understand events in Excel
- Be acquainted with the most important Excel VBA objects and properties
- Understand Excel VBA functions and write their own functions
- Use the Visual Basic environment to code and edit complex programs
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to VBA Programming
- Understanding VBA and its role in Excel
- Navigating the VBA Editor
- Writing your first VBA macro
- Recording and running macros
- Case Study: Automate repetitive data entry tasks in a financial report
Module 2: Advanced VBA Programming Techniques
- Using variables and data types effectively
- Implementing loops and conditional statements
- Creating custom functions and subroutines
- Debugging and error handling in VBA
- Case Study: Develop a custom function to calculate complex financial metrics
Module 3: User Forms and Interactive Elements
- Designing and creating user forms
- Adding and configuring form controls (e.g., text boxes, combo boxes)
- Implementing form event handling
- Validating user input and providing feedback
- Case Study: Build an interactive form for data entry and validation in a project management tool
Module 4: Working with Excel Objects and Ranges
- Manipulating Excel worksheets and ranges programmatically
- Automating data formatting and styling
- Using named ranges and dynamic references
- Interacting with Excel charts and pivot tables via VBA
- Case Study: Create a macro to automate the generation of monthly sales reports with formatted charts
Module 5: Integrating VBA with External Data and Applications
- Importing and exporting data between Excel and other applications
- Interacting with databases using ADO or DAO
- Automating tasks with Outlook and other Office applications
- Securing and distributing VBA code
- Case Study: Develop a solution to pull data from an SQL database and generate a consolidated Excel report
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Course Administration Details:
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: +254715 077 817
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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