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A Quick Start to Excel VBA + AI

What You'll Learn in A Quick Start to Excel VBA + AI

Course Length

6 hours (1 day)

Learning Objectives

  • Gain a foundational understanding of Excel VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) 
  • Learn how to automate repetitive tasks within Excel 
  • Discover techniques to streamline workflows using VBA and AI tools 
  • Develop hands-on experience with practical exercises and real-world examples 
  • Understand how to utilize free AI tools to write and optimize VBA code 
  • Enhance data management and productivity skills through automation 

Target Student

This course is ideal for Excel users seeking to automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows, beginners with no prior programming experience but a desire to use VBA, or business professionals and analysts working with large datasets.  

Course Outline

A Quick Start to Excel VBA + AI is designed to introduce learners to the powerful world of Excel VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) and demonstrate how AI tools can assist in streamlining the code-writing process. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation in Excel VBA, will be able to automate repetitive tasks, and will utilize free AI tools to enhance productivity. This course is packed with hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and practical applications to ensure learners can immediately apply their skills to manage data efficiently. 


Whether you're a business analyst, data enthusiast, or simply someone looking to sharpen their Excel skills, this course will empower you with the knowledge and tools to make your data work smarter! 


Section 1: Introduction to Excel VBA 

What Is VBA and Why Use It? 

How VBA Integrates with Excel 

Enabling the Developer Tab and Accessing the VBA Editor 

Basic Structure of a VBA Macro 

How Object-Oriented Programming Works 


Section 2: Editing Recorded Macros 

Recording Macros: The Basics of Automation 

Editing Recorded Macros for Customization 

Understanding How VBA References Cells on Your Worksheet 

Automating Data Formatting in Excel 


Section 3: Writing Macros from Scratch 

The Different Places VBA Code Can Exist in Excel 

Using Variables and Constants 

Using Conditional Statements to Make Decisions 

Looping through Datasets 

Error Handling in VBA 

Automating the Merging of Multiple Sheets into a Single Consolidated Report

 

Section 4: AI-Powered Assistance for VBA Coding 

Overview of Free AI Tools Capable of Assisting VBA Code Writing (e.g., ChatGPT, Google Gemini) 

How to Use AI Tools to Write Code for You 

How to Use AI Tools to Troubleshoot and Optimize Your Code 

Best Practices for Combining Manual Coding with AI-Generated Solutions 


Section 5: Advanced Examples and Tips 

Writing Dynamic Macros: Responsive to Changing Datasets 

Using VBA to Create Custom Formulas and Functions 

Automating the Generation of Charts and Graphs from Raw Data 

Getting User Input During Code Execution 


Section 6: Data Analysis and VBA 

Using VBA for Advanced Data Analysis: Techniques for Cleaning, Sorting, and Summarizing Complex Datasets 

A Quick Start to Excel VBA + AI

Upcoming Classes

All Public classes are held online
with a live instructor
Dates Price Qty
October 30, 2025
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$595.00 Online
February 25, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$595.00 Online
June 17, 2026
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM ET
$595.00 Online
* Applicable taxes will be applied on checkout

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Certificate of Completion

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