Macros and VBA for Beginners

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Macros and VBA for Beginners

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In this short, introductory course, we teach you how to create your first Macros and edit them using the Excel programming language, VBA (Visual Basic for Applications).

We start by giving a basic overview of Marcos and then show you how to create simple and more complex Marcos that could save you time every day. After that, we move on to some VBA basics and how to edit and debug Macros. Finally, we look at creating a Macro from scratch using VBA and how to create a custom Macro ribbon.

This course includes follow-along instructor files so you can immediately practice what you learn. This is an advanced level Excel course, an intermediate knowledge of Excel is required to get the most from this course.

In this course, you will learn:

Examples of Excel Macros
What is VBA?
How to record your first macro
How to record a macro using relative references
How to record a complex, multi-step macro and assign it to a button
How to set up the VBA Editor
All about VBA Code
How to edit Macros in the VBA Editor
How to fix issues with macros using debugging tools
How to write your own macro from scratch
How to create a custom Macro ribbon and add all the Macros you’ve created

Course Format

This is a video-led, Advanced Microsoft Excel short training course. You can preview some videos in the pane above. This course includes practice exercises so you can practice as you learn. This course is designed for PC users and does require a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

This course is also suitable for Excel 2013, 2016, 2019, and 365 users.

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Deborah Ashby

Meet Deb, your go-to guide in the exciting world of Excel and beyond! With her infectious enthusiasm and razor-sharp expertise, she's on a quest to turn everyone into Excel wizards. Deb doesn't just stop at Excel, though. She'll lead you through the fascinating realms of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft 365 apps, helping businesses and individuals alike to unlock their full potential. But she's no ordinary trainer. Boasting an impressive track record of over 25 years and revered by past and current learners alike, Deb's teaching prowess is unparalleled. To top it off, she's a proud recipient of the coveted Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. Buckle up and join Deb on this exhilarating learning journey!

The course comes with instructor demo files that you can complete as work through the course. You will need to download the Macros and VBA Beginners Short Course Instructor Files to your PC or Mac (the files are not compatible with a mobile device).

Click on the below to open DropBox in a new browser tab, then click on “Download” in the top right-hand corner. Once downloaded you’ll have access to all the files included.

Macros and VBA Short Course Instructor Files

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