Course Outline
Part I. Squeeze more from Excel
Overview of tools on the Data tab
- Access to external data - do you really need to visit the bank's website every day to get to know the current exchange rate CHF?
- Defining connections to external data (Access, Web, Text, XML, ...)
- Sorting multi-level - the rules and the proper sorting options
- Efficient Advanced filtering - how to create Strainers having access to the filter criteria
- Fast text-to-column
- Delete duplicate data
- Forcing input the correct data - how to ensure that data were specific format
- Simulation Analysis - how to prepare a professional presentation of possible scenarios
- Simulation Analysis - how to estimate the result of the formula
- Grouping and autokonspekty - how to roll up the rows and columns and show different levels of detail
PivotTable and PivotChart
- Calculated fields - how to add to the PivotTable field that is not on the sheet
- Computational elements in the table
- Grouping data and create professional-looking statements
Part II. Automation ie VBA.
Macros
- Recording and editing macros: Silence on the set - is recording
- Where to store macros - where best to write macros
Introduction to procedural programming - the necessary basis
- Sub and Function - how to invoke them and what they are
- Data Types - what variables are needed and whether it is worth it to declare
- The conditional statement If ... Then .... ElseIf .... Else .... End If
- Case statement and the accompanying trap
- Loop for ... next, loop ... each
- Loops for ... loop while, until
- Instructions loop break (exit)
Visual Basic in action
- Download and upload data to a spreadsheet (Cells, Range)
- Download and upload data to the user (InputBox, MsgBox)
- The extent and lifetime of variables
- Operators and their priorities
- Useful module options
- Securing code - code protection from tampering and preview
- Key Excel objects: Application, Workbook, Workbooks, Worksheet, Worksheets,
- ThisWorkbook, ActiveWorkbook, ActiveCell, Selection, Range, Cells, ...
Debugging
- Immediate window
- Locals window
- The processing step - but what to do when something has stopped working
- Watches
- Call Stack
Error handling
- Types of errors and ways to avoid
- Capturing and handling run-time errors, which is why properly written code can sometimes not work
- Construction: On Error Resume Next, On Error GoTo label, On Error GoTo 0
Requirements
At least average knowledge of MS Excel.
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Testimonials (5)
well-prepared training, interesting topics
Maciek Boiski - Instytut Energetyki - Panstwowy Instytut Badawczy
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scope of material
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Well structured. Good teaching techniques. Course well documented!
Sorin
Course - VBA For Access & Excel
What I liked most about the training was the trainer’s knowledge of Excel. I appreciated learning useful things like shortcuts and formulas that I can use every day.
Martin
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Very practical