VBA for MS Excel
Those who want to go beyond Excel’s standard repertoire will find the tool they need in VBA. From simple macros to complex automation – VBA turns repetitive tasks into a one-time effort.
Key topics
- Object model and programming fundamentals in VBA.
- Using variables, loops, and control structures.
- Controlling workbooks, worksheets, and cells through code.
- Developing custom functions and procedures.
- Automating file operations and reports.
- Recognising, handling, and cleanly documenting errors.
Prerequisite
Sound Excel skills are required, particularly when working with formulas, tables, and data structures.
Target group
Staff from controlling, finance, administration, and IT who want to make Excel more productive through their own automations.
With VBA, Excel transforms from a tool into a system – processes run in a structured way, errors occur less frequently, and individual requirements can be implemented directly.
- Structure and hierarchy of the VBA object model
- Understanding methods and procedures
- Getting to know object properties
- Module types and their uses
- Events and their triggers
- Addressing cells and cell ranges
- Copying and pasting data purposefully
- Controlling workbooks, windows, and worksheets
- Creating and customising user forms
- Integrating and configuring control elements
- Managing dialogs and control logic
- Renaming, copying, and deleting files
- Opening and reading data channels
- Reading, processing, and saving text
- Navigating drives and directories
- Exporting table contents to text files
Up to 100% funding for your continuing education
Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.
Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.
- VBA is a programming language that automates Excel tasks, enables custom functions, and makes it possible to control complex processes directly from the spreadsheet.
- The course covers VBA fundamentals, macro creation, loops, conditions, user-defined functions, and controlling workbooks and files.
- Suited to anyone who handles routine Excel tasks daily and wants to speed them up or customise them through programming – regardless of industry.
- Solid Excel skills are sufficient. Programming experience is not required – the course provides a structured, step-by-step introduction to VBA.
- Time-consuming manual steps are automated, sources of error reduced, and custom solutions integrated directly into Excel – saving time every day.
- Typical use cases: automated reports, data imports, user forms, bulk sending, validation rules, and interactive analysis dashboards.
- Yes, participants receive a certificate. It documents the programming skills acquired and serves as a useful qualification for professional development.