Course Description
Unleashing Excel's Potential: Learn Developer Tools and VBA Mastery
Elevate your Excel game to unprecedented heights with the power of Microsoft Office's Developer Tools, a suite meticulously engineered to unlock a world of tailored applications using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). While many use Excel to handle numbers, you'll be learning how to transform it into a dynamic powerhouse capable of executing complex, custom tasks tailored to diverse business needs.
Course Highlights:
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Introduction to VBA: Begin your journey with an insightful overview of Visual Basic -- the heart and soul of Microsoft's customization. Understand its omnipotent presence across Microsoft's suite, with a specialized emphasis on Excel.
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Macros, Modules, and Beyond: Learn the magic of macros and witness how these tiny code snippets can catalyze monumental changes in your spreadsheets. Then, delve deeper into the realm of modules and hand-crafted macros, taking your automation skills to the next level.
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Object-Oriented Brilliance: Uncover the nuances of object-oriented programming within VBA. Design and integrate bespoke classes that seamlessly weave into your Excel projects, elevating functionality and user experience.
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Dynamic Data Integration: Master the techniques to mine invaluable data from a myriad of external sources. Connect with databases effortlessly, or scour the vastness of the internet to extract and assimilate content directly into your Excel canvas.
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Charting, Graphing & Visualization: Breathe life into numbers. Explore the automatic generation of pivot tables, captivating charts, and insightful graphs. Add the finishing touches with sparklines and ensure your data tells a compelling story.
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File Interactions & Robust Error Handling: Dive into advanced chapters that navigate interactions with external files. Learn the art and science of error management, ensuring your custom applications are resilient and user-friendly, regardless of the underlying complexities.
By the culmination of this course, you won't just be an Excel user; you'll be an Excel visionary. Whether you're an Excel novice or a seasoned user looking to expand into VBA, this course is meticulously designed to equip you with the toolkit required to conjure tailored applications apt for an array of industries and intricate business scenarios. Dive in and redefine what's possible with Excel.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Learning Outcomes
- Describe the steps to enable the Developer Tools in Excel for accessing VBA functionalities.
- Identify macro-compatible file formats and explain their differences and use cases in relation to automation tasks in Excel.
- Demonstrate the ability to record a macro in Excel by successfully using the macro recorder to automate a repetitive task within a spreadsheet.
- Identify and articulate the practical advantages of Excel macros, including increased efficiency and reduced errors, by evaluating their impact on specific professional scenarios.
- Demonstrate the ability to create a custom button in Excel for executing a specific macro, enhancing user interaction and functionality without additional guidance.
- Define the process of adding a macro to the Quick Access Toolbar in Excel by creating step-by-step instructions for immediate macro activation.
- Describe the hierarchical structure of objects within Excel using the VBE, explaining the roles of workbooks, worksheets, and ThisWorkbook in organizing code.
- Identify and demonstrate three methods to access the Visual Basic Editor (VBE) in Excel, including keyboard shortcuts and menu navigation.
- Demonstrate the ability to refine and troubleshoot generated macros for improved efficiency and flexibility in diverse scenarios.
- Recognize the advantages and limitations of using the macro recorder for automating tasks in Excel by analyzing practical examples.
- Design and implement a simple application using object-oriented programming principles, identifying and articulating the use of classes, methods, and properties in Visual Basic.
- Define the fundamental concepts of object-oriented programming, including classes, objects, encapsulation, inheritance, and polymorphism, and explain their roles in software development.
- Define the parameters of the MsgBox function and demonstrate their application by customizing a message box with specific text, buttons, and title in a VBA program.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Assessment Guide
Assessment | Points |
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Motives for Taking this Course | 2 points |
Exam 1 | 10 points |
Exam 2 | 10 points |
Exam 3 | 10 points |
Exam 4 | 10 points |
Lesson 5 Activity | 1 points |
Exam 5 | 10 points |
Exam 6 | 10 points |
Lesson 7 Activity | 1 points |
Exam 7 | 10 points |
Lesson 8 Activity | 1 points |
Exam 8 | 10 points |
Lesson 9 Activity | 1 points |
Exam 9 | 8 points |
Exam 10 | 10 points |
Lesson 11 Activity | 1 points |
Exam 11 | 10 points |
Exam 12 | 10 points |
Exam 13 | 9 points |
Exam 14 | 10 points |
Exam 15 | 10 points |
Exam 16 | 10 points |
Exam 17 | 10 points |
Lesson 18 Activity | 1 points |
Exam 18 | 10 points |
Exam 19 | 10 points |
Exam 20 | 10 points |
Exam 21 | 10 points |
Exam 22 | 9 points |
Exam 23 | 10 points |
Exam 24 | 10 points |
Exam 25 | 10 points |
Exam 26 | 10 points |
Exam 27 | 10 points |
Final Exam | 100 points |