Microsoft Excel VBA and Macros Course
Learn Excel VBA fast in our hands-on, instructor-led training course.
Learn Excel VBA fast in our hands-on, instructor-led training course.
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Spreadsheet automation is an essential skill for users who want to take their day to day use of Excel to the next level. We will teach you how to record macros, write procedures, work with functions, objects and more. Learn how to code in visual basics for Excel. You will create a variety of macros learning how to best automate repetitive tasks, create customise forms and program solutions in Excel. Courses running nationwide. View our full VBA course outline below.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
You should have intermediate Excel skills and be familiar with recording and running macros, as well as viewing code in the VBA editor.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
We currently have no public courses scheduled. Please contact us to register your interest.
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Excel Specialist Digital Credential
Recorded Macros
Understanding Excel Macros
Setting Macro Security
Saving a Document As Macro Enabled
Recording a Simple Macro
Running a Recorded Macro
Relative Cell References
Running a Macro with Relative References
Viewing a Macro
Editing a Macro
Assigning a Macro to the Toolbar
Running a Macro From the Toolbar
Assigning a Keyboard Shortcut to a Macro
Deleting a Macro
Copying a Macro
Tips for Developing Macros
Recorder Workshop
Preparing Data for an Application
Recording a Summation Macro
Recording Consolidations
Recording Divisional Macros
Testing Macros
Creating Objects to Run Macros
Assigning a Macro to an Object
Understanding Excel VBA
VBA Terminology
About Objects
Accessing the Excel Object Model
Using the Immediate Window
Working with Object Collections
Setting Property Values
Working with Worksheets
Using the Object Browser
Programming with the Object Browser
Using the VBA Editor
Starting With Excel VBA
Using the Project Explorer
Working With the Properties Window
Using the Work Area
Viewing Other Panes
Working With Toolbars
Working With a Code Module
Running Code From the Editor
Setting Breakpoints in Code
Stepping Through Code
Procedures
About Procedures
Creating a Command Procedure
Making Sense of IntelliSense
Using the Edit Toolbar
Commenting Statements
Indenting Code
Bookmarking in Procedures
Using Variables
Understanding Variables
Creating And Using Variables
Implicit And Explicit Declarations
The Scope of Variables
Procedure Level Scoping
Module Level Scoping
Passing Variables By Reference
Passing Variables By Value
Data Types
Declaring Data Types
Using Arrays
Functions in VBA
Understanding Functions
Creating User-Defined Functions
Using a User-Defined Function in a Worksheet
Setting Function Data Types
Using Multiple Arguments
Modifying a User-Defined Function
Creating a Function Library
Referencing a Function Library
Importing a VBA Module
Using a Function in VBA Code
Code Glossary
The VBA Editor
Opening And Closing the Editor
Working with the Project Explorer
Working with the Properties
Window
Working with the Work Area
Working with a Code Module
Setting Breakpoints in the Editor
Stepping through a Procedure
User Defined Functions
About Functions
Creating Simple User-Defined Functions
Using User-Defined Functions
Using Multiple Arguments
Creating a Function Library
Modifying a Function
Using Excel Objects
The Application Object
The Workbook Objects
Program Testing With the Editor
Using Workbook Objects
The Worksheets Object
Using the Worksheets Object
The Range Object
Using Range Objects
Using Objects in a Procedure
Code Glossary
Programming Techniques
The MsgBox Function
Using MsgBox
InputBox Techniques
Using the InputBox Function
Using the InputBox Method
The IF Statement
Using IF for Single Conditions
Using IF for Multiple Conditions
The Select Case Statement
Using the Select Case Statement
For Loops
Looping With Specified Iterations
The Do Loop Statement
Looping With Unknown Iterations
Creating Custom Forms
Understanding VBA Forms
Creating a Custom Form
Adding Text Boxes to a Form
Changing Text Box Control Properties
Adding Label Controls to a Form
Adding a Combo Box Control
Adding Option Buttons
Adding Command Buttons
Running a Custom Form
Programming User Forms
Handling Form Events
Initialising a Form
Closing a Form
Transferring Data From a Form
Running Form Procedures
Creating Error Checking Procedures
Running a Form From a Procedure
Running a Form From the Toolbar
Automatic Startup
Programming Automatic Procedures
Running Automatic Procedures
Automatically Starting a Workbook
Error Handling
Error Types
The on Error Statement
Creating a Simple Error Handler
Using the Resume Statement
Using Decision Structures in Error
Handlers
Using the Err Object
Error Handling in Event Procedures
Defining Custom Errors
Which Excel Specialist course is right for me?
Choose Financial Modelling if you need to build structured Excel models, forecasts, budgets or business cases. Choose Analysis & Dashboards if you want to analyse data, use Power Query and present complex information clearly. Choose Excel VBA if you want to automate repetitive Excel tasks, create macros and build more efficient spreadsheet solutions.
Who should attend Excel Specialist training?
Excel Specialist training is suitable for analysts, finance professionals, managers, reporting teams, administrators and business users who already use Excel and want to develop more advanced skills. These courses are useful for people working with dashboards, financial models, reports, data preparation, macros, VBA or business process automation.
Are Excel Specialist courses suitable for beginners?
Excel Specialist courses are generally designed for users who already understand the fundamentals of Excel. If you are new to Excel, it may be better to start with a general Excel course before progressing to specialist topics such as financial modelling, dashboards, Power Query, macros or VBA.
What will I learn in the Financial Modelling course?
The Financial Modelling course teaches users how to build structured Excel models in line with best practice. It is suited to professionals who need to create forecasts, budgets, scenarios, business cases or financial analysis tools.
What will I learn in the Analysis & Dashboards course?
The Analysis & Dashboards course focuses on analysing data and presenting large or complex information clearly. It introduces tools such as Power Query and helps users create more effective Excel reports and dashboards for workplace decision-making.
What will I learn in the Excel VBA course?
The Excel VBA course is designed for users who want to automate tasks in Excel. Training covers macros, VBA procedures and practical automation techniques that can reduce repetitive manual work and improve spreadsheet efficiency.
Can I attend Excel Specialist training online?
Yes. Excel Specialist courses can be attended in class or live online via Remote Online. Remote students can join the classroom through video conferencing, ask questions, participate in discussions and share their screen with the trainer when they need help. To attend remotely, select Remote Online as your location when booking.
Which Excel Specialist courses are available if I am working from home?
All public Excel Specialist courses can be delivered remotely. Book your course as normal and select Remote Online as your location. You will receive login details and course instructions before your training session.
Where is Excel Specialist training held?
Nexacu delivers Excel Specialist training in major Australian locations including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Parramatta and Canberra, as well as live online via Remote Online. Workplace training may also be available for organisations across Australia.
How many students are typically in an Excel Specialist training course?
Class sizes vary by session, but Excel Specialist classes typically have 4 to 6 students and are capped at 10 students. This helps maintain training quality and gives participants time to ask questions, complete exercises and engage with the trainer.
Can Excel Specialist training help with workplace reporting?
Yes. Excel Specialist training can help users improve workplace reporting by developing skills in dashboards, data analysis, Power Query, financial modelling, macros, VBA and automation. These skills are useful for creating clearer reports, reducing manual work and improving Excel-based business processes.
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