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Introduction to VBA

  • Exploring the VBA environment
  • The VB Editor
  • Navigating the Project Explorer
  • Using the Toolbox
  • Working with Modules
  • Procedures and Functions
  • Adding Comments

Principles and Concepts of Programming

  • Data types, variables, and constants
  • Controlling program flow
  • If…Then…Else structures
  • Do…Loop, While, and Until loops
  • For…Next statements 
  • Input/Output operations, Message boxes, and Input boxes
  • Code behind forms and manipulating form controls
  • Passing arguments and returning values

Debugging

  • Understanding Run Time, Design Time, and Break Mode
  • Setting Breakpoints and Watches
  • Using the Local Window
  • Leveraging the Immediate Window

Access - Object-Oriented Programming

  • The Access object model
  • Objects and Collections
  • Handling Events
  • Methods and Properties
  • Data Access Object Library

Access User Interface Design

  • Programming event procedures
  • Implementing Dynamic combo boxes
  • Handling user inputs
  • Key interface design considerations
  • Working with Menus

Access SQL & Database Design

  • Filtering techniques - various Where clause options
  • Deriving data via calculated fields
  • Inner table joins
  • Outer table joins
  • Sub-queries for filtering, virtual tables, and columns
  • Creating records - adding rows directly or through queries
  • Updating and Deleting - directly and via sub-queries
  • Creating and Dropping tables
  • Establishing relationships
  • Utilizing primary and foreign keys

Excel - Object-Oriented Programming

  • The Excel object model
  • Objects and Collections
  • Handling Events
  • Methods and Properties

Excel – Programming Analysis Routines

  • Sorting, filtering, and distributing data across worksheets and workbooks
  • Controlling charts using VBA
  • Managing pivot tables with VBA
  • Handling What If scenarios via VBA
  • Importing data from external files, the internet, etc.

Error Handling

  • Stepping through code execution
  • Identifying syntax errors
  • Using Debug.Print for diagnostics
  • Building error-trapping routines

Requirements

Participants should be proficient in using Excel formulas, sorting and filtering data, creating charts, and working with pivot tables, among other features. Regarding Access, they should possess the ability to manage tables, queries, forms, and reports effectively.

 21 Hours

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