Course Overview

Course Overview:

In this course, participants will be introduced to Excel macros and then develop a deeper understanding of advanced and custom macros including an introduction to VB coding for macros. Excel macros allow you to automate repetitive tasks and streamline your work processes.

Note: Our advanced Excel courses are regularly updated to include the latest AI releases and best practice.

Target Audience:

  • Anyone who wants to take their Microsoft Excel skills to the next level, automate tasks and streamline their work processes.

 Course Content:

  • Introduction to macros
  • How to use the macro recorder
  • Save your file with support for macros
  • Using absolute versus relative cell referencing when recording
  • Using absolute AND relative cell referencing when recording
  • Run a macro from a button you create
  • Use keyboard shortcuts to navigate during recording to get the correct result
  • Apply macros to different sized data sets
  • Add macro to Excel menu tabs
  • Introduction to the VBA Editor
  • Add IF condition to macro-VBA code
  • Add Loop to macro-VBA code
  • Introduction to debugging VBA code
  • Copy macros between workbooks

Pre-requisites for attending:

  • basic understanding of Microsoft Excel
  • Stable internet connection
  • No previous understanding of macros is required
  • Having a second display is beneficial but not required

Programme Information

Study Mode:  Virtual (via Teams)

Duration:  6 hours

Times:  9.30  - 4.00pm

Price : £90

For further information on this course contact corporate@wcs.ac.uk or call 0141 581 2121 .