Excel 2010 VBA Training Class

This is a one day, introductory class on using VBA to enhance Excel spreadsheets.

You now want to simplify your work in the Excel environment by automating many of the repetitive tasks that are part of the spreadsheet development. In this course, you will apply the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming language to simplify many of the tasks that you can perform using various tools and functions in Excel 2010.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • create, edit, and debug a macro.
  • format worksheets using macros.
  • create an interactive worksheet.
  • work with multiple worksheets.
  • perform calculations.


  • Target Student:

    Anyone with a desire or need to expand their expertise with Microsoft Excel.

    Course outline:
    Lesson 1: Developing Macros
    Topic 1A: Create a Macro with the Macro Recorder
    Topic 1B: Edit a Macro
    Topic 1C: Debug a Macro
    Topic 1D: Customize the Quick Access Toolbar and Hotkeys
    Topic 1E: Work with Macro Security

    Lesson 2: Formatting Worksheets Using Macros
    Topic 2A: Insert Text
    Topic 2B: Format Text
    Topic 2C: Sort Data
    Topic 2D: Duplicate Data
    Topic 2E: Generate a Report

    Lesson 3: Creating an Interactive Worksheet
    Topic 3A: Determine the Dialog Box Type
    Topic 3B: Capture User Input

    Lesson 4: Working with Multiple Worksheets
    Topic 4A: Insert, Copy, and Delete Worksheets
    Topic 4B: Rename Worksheets
    Topic 4C: Modify the Order of Worksheets
    Topic 4D: Print Worksheets

    Lesson 5: Performing Calculations
    Topic 5A: Create User-Defined Functions
    Topic 5B: Automate SUM Functions