MS Excel (2016/2013) Programming with VBA Course

Course Name: MS Excel (2016/2013) Programming with VBA Course

Venue: Tech for Development Training Center, Nairobi, Kenya

Event Date: 9th to 13th Dec, 2019

Course Fee: KES 60,000 OR USD 800

Online Registration: Register here

Tech For Development -T4D would like to invite you to a high impact Training Course  in MS Excel (2016/2013) Programming with VBA Course to be held in Nairobi, Kenya from 9th to 13th Dec, 2019

This VBA Programming for Excel 2016/2013 training course is designed to give experienced Excel users proficiency in creating procedures that run in response to specific events, working with control structures, developing user forms to accept or display data, validating the data entry in user forms, and debugging and handling errors in code.

Participants actively learn through a series of practical simulations which ensures that they maximize their learning and can use the tools immediately when they return to the office. In addition to the practical component, all participants also receive a manual describing all the techniques learned.

This training course is ideal for Advanced Microsoft Excel professionals who need to automate Excel spreadsheet tasks using Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Participants will need to have attended or be familiar with the basics of Microsoft Excel.

3 Days

• Protect a workbook and save with a backup
• Work with variables and understand data types
• Understand objects, properties, methods, and events
• Explore the Excel object hierarchy and use the Object Browser
• Work with control-of-flow structures
• Use intrinsic functions
• Create sub and function procedures
• Design User Forms and work with controls
• Control PivotTables programmatically
• Use debugging tools
• Add error handling to code

Getting Started

• Introducing Visual Basic for Applications
• Displaying the Developer Tab in the Ribbon
• Recording a Macro
• Saving a Macro-Enabled Workbook
• Running a Macro
• Editing a Macro in the Visual Basic Editor
• Understanding the Development Environment
• Using Visual Basic Help
• Closing the Visual Basic Editor
• Understanding Macro Security

Working with Procedures and Functions

• Understanding Modules
• Creating a Standard Module
• Understanding Procedures
• Creating a Sub Procedure
• Calling Procedures
• Using the Immediate Window to Call Procedures
• Creating a Function Procedure
• Naming Procedures
• Working with the Code Editor

Understanding Objects

• Understanding Objects
• Navigating the Excel Object Hierarchy
• Understanding Collections
• Using the Object Browser
• Working with Properties
• Using the With Statement
• Working with Methods
• Creating an Event Procedure

Using Expressions, Variables, and Intrinsic Functions

• Understanding Expressions and Statements
• Declaring Variables
• Understanding Data Types
• Working with Variable Scope
• Using Intrinsic Functions
• Understanding Constants
• Using Intrinsic Constants
• Using Message Boxes
• Using Input Boxes
• Declaring and Using Object Variables

Controlling Program Execution

• Understanding Control-of-Flow Structures
• Working with Boolean Expressions
• Using the If...End If Decision Structures
• Using the Select Case...End Select Structure
• Using the Do...Loop Structure
• Using the For...To...Next Structure
• Using the For Each...Next Structure
• Guidelines for use of Control-of-Flow Structures

Working with Forms and Controls

• Understanding UserForms
• Using the Toolbox
• Working with UserForm Properties, Events, and Methods
• Understanding Controls
• Setting Control Properties in the Properties Window
• Working with the Label Control
• Working with the Text Box Control
• Working with the Command Button Control
• Working with the Combo Box Control
• Working with the Frame Control
• Working with Option Button Controls
• Working with Control Appearance
• Setting the Tab Order
• Populating a Control
• Adding Code to Controls
• Launching a Form in Code

Working with the PivotTable Object

• Understanding PivotTables
• Creating a PivotTable Using Worksheet Data
• Working with the PivotTable Objects
• Working with the PivotFields Collection
• Assigning a Macro to the Quick Access Toolbar

Debugging Code

• Understanding Errors
• Using Debugging Tools
• Setting Breakpoints
• Stepping through Code
• Using Break Mode during Run mode
• Determining the Value of Expressions

Handling Errors

• Understanding Error Handling
• Understanding VBA's Error Trapping Options
• Trapping Errors with the On Error Statement
• Understanding the Err Object
• Writing an Error-Handling Routine
• Working with Inline Error Handling

The instructor led trainings are delivered using a blended learning approach and comprise of presentations, guided sessions of practical exercise, web based tutorials and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience, working as professional and trainers in these fields.

All facilitation and course materials will be offered in English. The participants should be reasonably proficient in English.

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a certificate of participation.

Hand-on Exercise

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This training course can also be tailored for your organization. This way, your organization will benefit by: 

• Using own datasets and tools during the training.
• Being able to choose areas of interest you wish the trainer to put more emphasis on.
• Taking the course in-house or at a venue of choice.
• Cutting on the cost of transport and accommodation.

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Email: outreach@t4d.co.ke
Tel: +254 706909947
Website: www.t4d.co.ke

Kind regards.

Sylvia Kura,
Customer Relationship Officer,
Tech For Development
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