Excel Advanced Macros
This course is designed to introduce you to the Macro environment of Excel, it will provide you with the confidence to record macros in Excel and then be able to gain a better understanding of the code and make changes to it.
We even teach you some commands that cannot be recorded, such as how to show a message to the person who runs the macro.
It will not turn you into a fully-fledged programmer, but you will feel more confident in the Visual Basic Editor, and thus be able to explore more aspects of programming in Excel.
For example, if you record a macro before the course and you make a mistake in the recording, you invariably have to start the recording again. After this course you will be able to step through the code, decide what you wish to keep and what you wish to get rid of, then record an extra part and add it to the code you kept thus running all the code at once.
Important Note : An Excel Macro is created from lines of code of Visual Basic for Applications. These lines of code are stored in a collection called a 'Macro' or a 'Procedure'. It all depends on which angle you are coming from. If you're a programmer, you call these lines of code a Procedure; if you are an advanced user of Excel you call these lines of code a Macro.
- 1 Day
- Online or in person
- Private courses available
Course Objectives
- Automate tasks by recording a Macro
- Explain where Macros are stored and how you can organise them
- Create a macro by typing in (or copying and pasting) the instructions and not recording it
- Explain the different methods for starting a macro
- Get a macro to ask a yes/no question of the user and respond to that question, thus allowing the Macro user the option to the run the macro or not.
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Alter the code that is created when you record a Macro, How to step though your code one line at a time to see what the Macro is actually doing, this way you can decide if you wish to keep the action or remove it
- Add comments to your macros so that you can understand them in the months and years to come
- Move around a worksheet using macros
- Select an area of the worksheet and add information to the end of the selection
Prerequisites
- This course is designed for someone who has experience of using Excel, they are comfortable creating formulas and using functions such as SUM, IF, AVERAGE, LOOKUP these are just an example of the functions they may use on a regular basis. They are very comfortable using cell references in their formulas. They know how to type the formulas into cells and do not need to use the automated functions. They are keen to push the limits of Excel beyond the user interface. They have tried recording a macro and maybe even had a go at editing it. It would suit people who are unsure whether programming is for them but would like to try the experience without too much commitment.
Included
- Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
- Comprehensive course materials and exercises
- Telephone and Email Support
Course content Back to top
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Getting Started with Macros
Identifying a reason for using a Macro
Recording methods
Overview of other methods -
Running Macros
Running Macros from the Ribbon
Adding Macros to the Quick Access Toolbar
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
Attaching Macros to Objects or Clip Art -
Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
The VBA environment and components
Creating the Personal Macro Workbook
Managing the Personal Workbook -
Recording Macros in Stages
Joining code to create more advanced Macros
Using the IF statement in VBA -
Creating Macros Using VBA code
When to use Absolute or Relative references
For and Next statements
Using Do While and Do Until statements
Creating interactive Macros
Public dates and prices Back to top
Prices are per delegate and exclude VAT.
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Thursday 12 November 2026
£395+ VAT
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Tuesday 20 April 2027
£395+ VAT
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Wednesday 23 June 2027
£395+ VAT
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Thursday 16 September 2027
£395+ VAT
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Thursday 11 November 2027
£395+ VAT
Can't make these dates? Ask about a private course on a date that suits you.
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Run this course privately, on your dates
What delegates say Back to top
Following this training what are you going to do differently
“Going to try and utilize macros more often within the business to automate processes.”
“Very useful to learn about the various ways that you can use Macros to not only process data but also to assist with input and validation via forms.”
Following this training what are you going to do differently
“Going to implement them into my work now I have a better understanding”
“Ideal for entry level”
Following this training what are you going to do differently
“Focus on training to ensure the tools are there to improve the team. Look at training requirements.”
Following this training what are you going to do differently
“I will set out my training plans more efficiently”
“Whole course was interesting. All questions were answered, nice atmosphere and great trainer.”
Following this training what are you going to do differently
“I will be able to present and manipulate data at work in a more efficient way. I have learned a lot of new techniques which help to make processes quicker. I will not be scared to see what Excel can actually do and using my booklet I can take my time and keep learning as I grow my confidence in the use of the system.”
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