One-on-One Training: Excel VBA Programming

Whether you’re just getting started in the world of Excel VBA programming or want to deepen your existing knowledge in a targeted way—in this customized one-on-one training, you’ll learn VBA programming in a way that’s relevant to you and your day-to-day work in controlling. Maybe you have specific questions about certain functions, want to finally automate recurring processes, or make complex analyses more efficient. We’ll start where you are—and guide you step by step so you can independently develop tailored solutions for your controlling challenges.

Kick-off: Introduction and Clarification of Expectations

During a brief preliminary discussion, you'll work with the expert to determine your personal priorities so that the 4 hours are tailored to your needs.

Please select your specific areas of focus, based on your current level of knowledge:

The topics listed below form the framework for this training and are available to you as a pool of topics. Since not all of the content can be covered in the time available, you will select the key areas that are particularly relevant to you and your company.

Basics: Excel VBA for controllers Power Users

Automate Excel Instead of Clicking

• Recording and Understanding Macros.
• Develop your own VBA macros.
• Confident use of the VBA Editor.
• Get hands-on experience with the Excel object model.

The Fundamentals of Successful VBA Solutions

• Create your own procedures and functions.
• Managing data with variables and constants.
• Automate decisions and processes.
• Identify problems and address them professionally.

Conveniently Collect and Manage Data

• Create user-friendly dialogs.
• Check and control input.
• Using Built-in Excel Dialogs Effectively.

Securely Automate Excel Files and Data

• Automatically create, open, and save workbooks.
• Manage worksheets effectively.
• Edit and analyze cells and ranges using VBA.
• Complete recurring tasks with the push of a button.

Developing Professional VBA Projects

• Create structured and maintainable VBA solutions.
• Organize modules and routines effectively.
• Introduction to Developing Your Own Excel Add-Ins.

Advanced Knowledge: Excel VBA – Efficient Automation for Demanding Tasks

Program Like the Pros

• Develop complex decision-making logic.
• Implement conditional calculations efficiently.
• Use and optimize loops and iterations in a targeted manner.
• Create powerful VBA solutions.

Better Performance Through Clean Program Code

• Process data quickly using arrays.
• Divide programs into clearly organized modules.
• Develop reusable routines.
• Design maintainable and professional VBA projects.

Connecting Excel to Other Systems

• Import and process data from various file formats.
• Link applications together using OLE Automation.
• Access and analyze databases from Excel.
• Exchange information automatically.

Developing User-Friendly Applications

• Create dynamic dialog boxes and input forms.
• Manage and customize forms intelligently.
• Use document properties for professional solutions.
• Designing user-friendly interfaces.

Extending Excel with Custom Functions

• Develop your own table functions.
• Use custom formulas directly in Excel.
• Integrate controls into worksheets.
• Create interactive applications with Excel.

The specific structure of the one-on-one coaching sessions is flexible and can be tailored to your individual situation and needs. For example, you can opt to schedule two 2-hour sessions; during the second session, we’ll review the first steps you’ve taken and provide you with targeted support for any challenges you’ve encountered. Together, we’ll evaluate your progress and adjust the next steps to ensure your long-term success.