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Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

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University of Colorado Boulder

Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 2

Charlie Nuttelman

Instructor: Charlie Nuttelman

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Approx. 20 hours
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.9

(1,302 reviews)

Intermediate level
Some related experience required
Flexible schedule
Approx. 20 hours
Learn at your own pace
95%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll learn

  • Use VBA to import/export arrays from/to Excel

  • Describe how text strings in Excel and how to write data to .txt files and import information from .txt files

  • Automate the import, modification, and consolidation of information from multiple worksheets into a central worksheet

  • Create professional user forms to interface with the user, perform advanced calculations, and manipulate data on the spreadsheet.

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There are 4 modules in this course

In Week 1, you will learn all about arrays and array functions. You will learn how to iterate through arrays using nested For...Next loops and For Each...Next statements; you will learn how to import data to VBA from Excel and export data to Excel from VBA; you will learn how to create user-defined array functions; and you will learn about the ReDim Preserve statement for resizable arrays. Week 1 is concluded with a quiz, which unlocks Assignment 1.

What's included

14 videos9 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts

Week 2 deals with text strings and text (.txt) files. You will learn about the string functions in Excel and VBA. You will gain practice with string functions as you learn how to create functions in VBA that utilize string functions. You will learn how to extract strings, such as email addresses, from a spreadsheet of mixed string formats. You will also learn how to write information from Excel to .txt files and also to import information in .txt files to Excel. The module is concluded with a quiz and Assignment 2.

What's included

12 videos3 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts

Week 3 is all about iterating through (automating) worksheets and workbooks. You will learn how to consolidate information from multiple worksheets into a single worksheet and you will learn how to automatically consolidate information found within multiple workbooks into a single worksheet of a single workbook. The automation principles you learn in this module are priceless. Week 3 is concluded with a quiz and a very challenging assignment.

What's included

12 videos2 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts

In Week 4, you will learn about advanced input and message boxes and event handlers. You will learn how to interface with the user in a professional manner using user forms that validate input and prevent the "debug" window and VBE from appearing. You will also learn how to place combo boxes on user forms and populate those combo boxes with information on the spreadsheet. Finally, you will learn how to put it all together and implement a solving technique (bisection method) to solve a real world problem in a user form. Week 4 is concluded with a quiz, which unlocks Assignment 4.

What's included

14 videos1 reading2 assignments2 discussion prompts

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Charlie Nuttelman
University of Colorado Boulder
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