Mastering VBA Automation for Excel Efficiency and Career Advancement
You’re drowning in spreadsheets. Manual data entry, repetitive formatting, error-prone calculations - it’s not just slowing you down, it’s holding your career hostage. Every hour spent copying and pasting, every late night debugging mismatched ranges, every time your manager asks, “Why isn’t this report ready?” - it chips away at your credibility, your confidence, and your chance to stand out. But what if you could turn that pain into power? What if you could automate an entire month’s worth of weekly reporting in under five minutes - every time - with zero errors, full auditability, and complete control? Mastering VBA Automation for Excel Efficiency and Career Advancement is your proven pathway from disorganised, overworked, and underappreciated to being the go-to expert who delivers precision, speed, and value at every level. This course is designed to take you from manual tasks to master execution - going from unstructured Excel juggling to building fully automated, reusable, maintainable VBA solutions in 30 days, with a portfolio-ready project and a board-ready automation proposal to present. Meet James R., a financial analyst in London, who used this framework to automate his entire quarterly consolidation process. What used to take 18 hours across 12 spreadsheets now runs in 8 minutes, error-free. He was promoted within six months and now leads automation training for his department. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Self-Paced. Instant Access. Zero Dependencies. This course is designed for professionals who need results - fast - without disrupting their workflow. You get immediate online access to all learning materials, structured for maximum clarity, retention, and real-world application. Work on your own schedule, from any device. No fixed dates, no deadlines, no pressure. Whether you complete it in two weeks or spread it over three months, the content is always there - exactly when you need it. Typical Completion Time & Realistic Results
Most learners complete the core modules in 20 to 25 hours across 3 to 5 weeks, depending on availability. Over 87% report building their first working automation within the first 48 hours of starting the course. You’ll be writing and running functional VBA scripts by the end of Day 2. By Week 3, you’ll be designing multi-workbook automation systems with full error handling and user interface controls. Lifetime Access & Continuous Updates
- You receive lifetime access to all course content - forever.
- Any future updates, expanded modules, or new integration techniques are included at no extra cost.
- Content is continuously reviewed and refined based on global user feedback and evolving Excel standards.
Global, 24/7, Mobile-Friendly Access
The course platform works seamlessly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. Whether you’re reviewing syntax on your phone during a commute or debugging a macro on your laptop after hours, your progress is synced and secure. Instructor Support & Expert Guidance
You’re not on your own. This course includes direct access to experienced VBA practitioners via structured Q&A channels. Your questions are answered within 24 hours with code-specific guidance, best-practice reviews, and troubleshooting support. Every module includes clear learning objectives, structured exercises, and real-world debugging challenges so you build confidence through doing - not just reading. Certificate of Completion – Issued by The Art of Service
- Upon finishing the course, you earn a globally recognised Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service.
- This certificate is verifiable, shareable, and trusted by professionals in over 90 countries.
- It validates your ability to design, build, and deploy Excel VBA automation solutions - a credential that signals efficiency, initiative, and technical mastery to managers and recruiters.
Simple, Transparent Pricing - No Hidden Fees
The listed price includes everything - all modules, resources, updates, and certification. No surprise charges. No subscription upsells. What you see is exactly what you get. Payment Options
We accept all major payment methods including Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal - secure, fast, and globally accessible. 100% Risk-Free Guarantee: Satisfied or Refunded
We stand behind the results. If you complete at least the first three modules and don’t feel a significant increase in your automation confidence and efficiency, contact support for a full refund - no questions asked. This is not theory. This is applied Excel transformation. And if it doesn’t deliver tangible value, you walk away with no loss. Enrollment & Access Process
After enrollment, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Your access details and course login information will be sent in a separate email once your materials are fully configured - ensuring a stable, secure, and optimised learning environment from day one. “Will This Work for Me?” – Objection-Crushing Assurance
Does your organisation use legacy Excel versions? Are you working with sensitive financial models? Do you lack formal programming training? This works even if: you’ve never written a line of code, your Excel files are non-standard, or you only have access to older versions of Excel (2010 and above). The techniques are built to work across environments, using core VBA principles that are stable, reliable, and universally supported. This course has helped accountants automate audit trails, operations managers streamline inventory reports, and consultants standardise client deliverables - across industries from healthcare to logistics to fintech. Social Proof – Real Roles, Real Results: - Sophia T., Senior Budget Analyst: “I used to spend 6 hours every Friday reconciling departmental budgets. Now I hit ‘Run’ and it’s done in 90 seconds. My director asked me to train the entire finance team.”
- Raj K., Supply Chain Planner: “I built a macro that pulls data from 14 regional sheets, normalises formats, applies forecasts, and emails the final report to stakeholders. I did it using only what I learned in Module 5.”
- Lena P., HR Operations Lead: “I had zero coding experience. Now I maintain our entire employee onboarding tracker with automated date alerts, form validations, and digital signature integration - all through VBA.”
Built for Safety, Clarity, and Zero Risk
Every lesson includes safe coding practices: error trapping, backup procedures, and version control protocols so you never break a critical file. Our step-by-step scaffolding ensures you go from copy-pasting macros to designing full automation architectures - with confidence, precision, and professional-grade structure.
Module 1: Foundations of Excel Automation - Understanding the limitations of manual Excel workflows
- Identifying repetitive tasks suitable for automation
- Introduction to the Excel Object Model
- Navigating the VBA Development Environment (VBE)
- Enabling the Developer tab and macro security settings
- Creating your first macro: recording and playback
- Analysing recorded VBA code structure
- Understanding Sub procedures vs Function procedures
- Using the Immediate Window for rapid testing
- Setting up a dedicated practice workbook
Module 2: Core VBA Syntax and Programming Logic - Variables and data types: String, Integer, Long, Double, Boolean, Date
- Declaring variables with Dim, Public, and Private
- Option Explicit and why it prevents runtime errors
- Using constants and named ranges in VBA
- Operators: arithmetic, comparison, and logical
- Using MsgBox for user interaction and debug output
- InputBox for collecting user input
- Conditional logic with If, ElseIf, and Else
- Select Case statements for multiple conditions
- Logical operators: And, Or, Not, Xor
- Nesting conditional statements effectively
- Debugging common syntax errors using breakpoints
- Using comments to document code
- Code formatting best practices for readability
- Using With statements to streamline object references
Module 3: Mastering Loops and Iteration - For…Next loops with counters and step values
- Do While and Do Until loops
- While…Wend (legacy but still used)
- For Each…Next for looping through ranges and collections
- Exiting loops early using Exit For and Exit Do
- Preventing infinite loops with safeguards
- Tracking loop progress with counters and progress bars
- Using loops to clean and format large datasets
- Automating report generation across multiple sheets
- Iterating through workbooks in a folder
- Validating data across thousands of rows
- Building dynamic counters and trackers
- Using loop control to handle exceptions
- Optimising loop performance with ScreenUpdating and Calculation settings
- Handling blank cells within loops
Module 4: Working with Ranges, Cells, and Worksheets - Referencing cells using Range and Cells properties
- Difference between A1 and R1C1 notation
- Selecting and activating ranges safely
- Using Offset to navigate relative positions
- Finding the last row, last column, and used range
- Copying, cutting, and pasting with VBA
- Inserting and deleting rows and columns programmatically
- Hidden vs very hidden worksheets
- Adding, renaming, and deleting worksheets
- Looping through all worksheets in a workbook
- Protecting and unprotecting sheets with passwords
- Grouping and ungrouping sheets
- Reordering sheets with VBA
- Creating new workbooks from templates
- Saving and closing workbooks silently
- Working with multiple workbooks simultaneously
Module 5: Error Handling and Robust Code Design - Types of errors: syntax, runtime, logic
- Using On Error Resume Next strategically
- On Error GoTo for targeted error handling
- Creating custom error messages
- Logging errors to a dedicated sheet
- Preventing crashes during file operations
- Handling missing workbooks or sheets
- Validating user inputs before execution
- Using IsEmpty, IsNumeric, and other validation functions
- Stopping macros safely with End and Exit Sub
- Using Application.OnTime for scheduled operations
- Releasing object variables with Set Nothing
- Implementing Try-Catch-like patterns in VBA
- Building modular error handlers
- Testing edge cases before deployment
Module 6: Functions and Custom Procedures - Creating user-defined functions (UDFs)
- Passing arguments by value and by reference
- Default argument values
- Using Optional arguments
- Returning values from functions
- Cross-workbook function usage
- Calling one macro from another
- Using Public and Private scope effectively
- Building reusable code libraries
- Organising code into logical modules
- Using named modules for clarity
- Creating a personal macro workbook
- Sharing macros across users securely
- Documenting purpose and usage in headers
- Benchmarking function performance
Module 7: Advanced Data Manipulation Techniques - Sorting data with VBA across multiple keys
- Filtering rows using AutoFilter and advanced criteria
- Removing duplicates programmatically
- Text-to-columns automation
- Consolidating data from multiple sheets
- Transposing data structures
- Splitting large files into smaller workbooks
- Merging multiple CSV files into one workbook
- Using arrays to speed up data processing
- Redim and Redim Preserve for dynamic arrays
- Reading and writing data from arrays to sheets
- Using dictionaries for fast lookups and unique values
- Early vs late binding for objects
- Working with DateSerial, DateValue, and TimeValue
- Formatting numbers and dates in VBA
Module 8: Building Interactive UserForms - Creating and launching UserForms
- Adding labels, text boxes, and combo boxes
- Using list boxes and option buttons
- Adding command buttons with event handlers
- Validating form inputs before submission
- Loading data into combo boxes dynamically
- Setting default values and focus
- Hiding and showing controls programmatically
- Using multi-page forms for complex input
- Styling forms with background colours and fonts
- Displaying success and error messages within forms
- Preventing form closure without confirmation
- Using UserForms for data entry automation
- Creating password-protected admin panels
- Linking forms to external data sources
Module 9: File and Folder Automation - Using the FileSystemObject (FSO)
- Looping through all files in a folder
- Identifying file types and extensions
- Reading and writing text files with Open statement
- Creating new folders and subfolders
- Renaming and moving files in bulk
- Checking if files or folders exist
- Getting file properties: size, date, author
- Automating backups of critical workbooks
- Scheduling file operations with Windows Task Scheduler
- Importing data from external workbooks
- Exporting reports to shared drives
- Automatically emailing updated files
- Archiving old reports programmatically
- Monitoring folder changes with scripts
Module 10: Excel and External System Integration - Connecting to Access databases via DAO
- Linking to SQL Server using ADO
- Running SQL queries from VBA
- Importing data from web APIs
- Using XMLHTTP requests in VBA
- Parsing JSON responses manually
- Automating web queries with QueryTables
- Exporting data to CSV, TXT, and XLSX
- Generating PDF reports automatically
- Creating PowerPoint presentations from Excel data
- Generating Word documents with mail merge via VBA
- Automating Outlook to send custom emails
- Attaching workbooks and PDFs to emails
- Scheduling email reports
- Using CDO for advanced email configuration
Module 11: Performance Optimisation and Best Practices - Turning off ScreenUpdating during execution
- Setting Calculation to manual mode
- Disabling Events to prevent recursive triggers
- Using Application.Wait for delays
- Measuring macro runtime with Timer
- Identifying bottlenecks with step-by-step profiling
- Minimising worksheet interactions
- Using arrays instead of repeated Range calls
- Optimising loops for speed
- Reducing memory usage with proper object cleaning
- Code modularity and reuse patterns
- Naming conventions for variables and procedures
- Avoiding Select and Activate anti-patterns
- Using meaningful variable names
- Creating a personal VBA style guide
Module 12: Real-World Automation Projects - Project 1: Automated Monthly Financial Report Generator
- Project 2: Dynamic Dashboard Updater with Source Sync
- Project 3: Inventory Tracker with Reorder Alerts
- Project 4: Employee Time-Off Calendar Manager
- Project 5: Client Billing and Invoicing System
- Project 6: Sales Pipeline Progress Monitor
- Project 7: Automated Audit Trail Logger
- Project 8: Data Validation and Cleansing Engine
- Project 9: Cross-Departmental KPI Aggregator
- Project 10: Executive Summary Email Scheduler
- Adding version control to projects
- Creating user instruction guides
- Testing projects across different Excel versions
- Deploying solutions to team members
- Building installation and setup routines
Module 13: Debugging and Troubleshooting Like a Pro - Using breakpoints to pause execution
- Stepping through code: F8, Step Into, Step Over
- Watching variable values in real time
- Using the Locals Window to inspect scope
- Handling Type Mismatch and Object Not Set errors
- Fixing subscript out of range errors
- Resolving 1004 Application-defined errors
- Using error resumes selectively
- Creating a personal debugging checklist
- Isolating problems with minimal test cases
- Using Debug.Print for trace logging
- Handling unavailable references
- Recovering from macro crashes
- Restoring corrupted VBA projects
- Preventing macro security blocks in organisations
Module 14: Security, Deployment, and Maintenance - Digital signing of VBA projects
- Setting macro security levels appropriately
- Distributing your workbook with embedded code
- Creating installer macros for team rollout
- Documenting dependencies and requirements
- Building help menus and user guides
- Adding version tracking to your macros
- Handling updates and backward compatibility
- Collecting user feedback post-deployment
- Logging usage and error reports
- Creating rollback procedures
- Managing shared access safely
- Encrypting sensitive data in code
- Using password protection for critical macros
- Preparing for IT compliance reviews
Module 15: Certification and Career Advancement - Final assessment: build a complete automation system from scratch
- Submit your project for expert review
- Receive structured feedback and improvement tips
- Revise and resubmit if needed
- Earn your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Verifiable credential with unique ID
- Add it to your LinkedIn profile
- Use it in job applications and promotion cases
- Stand out in performance reviews
- Templates for presenting your automation ROI to management
- How to quantify time and cost savings
- Building a personal portfolio of automations
- Networking with other VBA professionals
- Next steps: advanced VBA, Access, Power Automate
- Lifetime access to all future module updates
- Understanding the limitations of manual Excel workflows
- Identifying repetitive tasks suitable for automation
- Introduction to the Excel Object Model
- Navigating the VBA Development Environment (VBE)
- Enabling the Developer tab and macro security settings
- Creating your first macro: recording and playback
- Analysing recorded VBA code structure
- Understanding Sub procedures vs Function procedures
- Using the Immediate Window for rapid testing
- Setting up a dedicated practice workbook
Module 2: Core VBA Syntax and Programming Logic - Variables and data types: String, Integer, Long, Double, Boolean, Date
- Declaring variables with Dim, Public, and Private
- Option Explicit and why it prevents runtime errors
- Using constants and named ranges in VBA
- Operators: arithmetic, comparison, and logical
- Using MsgBox for user interaction and debug output
- InputBox for collecting user input
- Conditional logic with If, ElseIf, and Else
- Select Case statements for multiple conditions
- Logical operators: And, Or, Not, Xor
- Nesting conditional statements effectively
- Debugging common syntax errors using breakpoints
- Using comments to document code
- Code formatting best practices for readability
- Using With statements to streamline object references
Module 3: Mastering Loops and Iteration - For…Next loops with counters and step values
- Do While and Do Until loops
- While…Wend (legacy but still used)
- For Each…Next for looping through ranges and collections
- Exiting loops early using Exit For and Exit Do
- Preventing infinite loops with safeguards
- Tracking loop progress with counters and progress bars
- Using loops to clean and format large datasets
- Automating report generation across multiple sheets
- Iterating through workbooks in a folder
- Validating data across thousands of rows
- Building dynamic counters and trackers
- Using loop control to handle exceptions
- Optimising loop performance with ScreenUpdating and Calculation settings
- Handling blank cells within loops
Module 4: Working with Ranges, Cells, and Worksheets - Referencing cells using Range and Cells properties
- Difference between A1 and R1C1 notation
- Selecting and activating ranges safely
- Using Offset to navigate relative positions
- Finding the last row, last column, and used range
- Copying, cutting, and pasting with VBA
- Inserting and deleting rows and columns programmatically
- Hidden vs very hidden worksheets
- Adding, renaming, and deleting worksheets
- Looping through all worksheets in a workbook
- Protecting and unprotecting sheets with passwords
- Grouping and ungrouping sheets
- Reordering sheets with VBA
- Creating new workbooks from templates
- Saving and closing workbooks silently
- Working with multiple workbooks simultaneously
Module 5: Error Handling and Robust Code Design - Types of errors: syntax, runtime, logic
- Using On Error Resume Next strategically
- On Error GoTo for targeted error handling
- Creating custom error messages
- Logging errors to a dedicated sheet
- Preventing crashes during file operations
- Handling missing workbooks or sheets
- Validating user inputs before execution
- Using IsEmpty, IsNumeric, and other validation functions
- Stopping macros safely with End and Exit Sub
- Using Application.OnTime for scheduled operations
- Releasing object variables with Set Nothing
- Implementing Try-Catch-like patterns in VBA
- Building modular error handlers
- Testing edge cases before deployment
Module 6: Functions and Custom Procedures - Creating user-defined functions (UDFs)
- Passing arguments by value and by reference
- Default argument values
- Using Optional arguments
- Returning values from functions
- Cross-workbook function usage
- Calling one macro from another
- Using Public and Private scope effectively
- Building reusable code libraries
- Organising code into logical modules
- Using named modules for clarity
- Creating a personal macro workbook
- Sharing macros across users securely
- Documenting purpose and usage in headers
- Benchmarking function performance
Module 7: Advanced Data Manipulation Techniques - Sorting data with VBA across multiple keys
- Filtering rows using AutoFilter and advanced criteria
- Removing duplicates programmatically
- Text-to-columns automation
- Consolidating data from multiple sheets
- Transposing data structures
- Splitting large files into smaller workbooks
- Merging multiple CSV files into one workbook
- Using arrays to speed up data processing
- Redim and Redim Preserve for dynamic arrays
- Reading and writing data from arrays to sheets
- Using dictionaries for fast lookups and unique values
- Early vs late binding for objects
- Working with DateSerial, DateValue, and TimeValue
- Formatting numbers and dates in VBA
Module 8: Building Interactive UserForms - Creating and launching UserForms
- Adding labels, text boxes, and combo boxes
- Using list boxes and option buttons
- Adding command buttons with event handlers
- Validating form inputs before submission
- Loading data into combo boxes dynamically
- Setting default values and focus
- Hiding and showing controls programmatically
- Using multi-page forms for complex input
- Styling forms with background colours and fonts
- Displaying success and error messages within forms
- Preventing form closure without confirmation
- Using UserForms for data entry automation
- Creating password-protected admin panels
- Linking forms to external data sources
Module 9: File and Folder Automation - Using the FileSystemObject (FSO)
- Looping through all files in a folder
- Identifying file types and extensions
- Reading and writing text files with Open statement
- Creating new folders and subfolders
- Renaming and moving files in bulk
- Checking if files or folders exist
- Getting file properties: size, date, author
- Automating backups of critical workbooks
- Scheduling file operations with Windows Task Scheduler
- Importing data from external workbooks
- Exporting reports to shared drives
- Automatically emailing updated files
- Archiving old reports programmatically
- Monitoring folder changes with scripts
Module 10: Excel and External System Integration - Connecting to Access databases via DAO
- Linking to SQL Server using ADO
- Running SQL queries from VBA
- Importing data from web APIs
- Using XMLHTTP requests in VBA
- Parsing JSON responses manually
- Automating web queries with QueryTables
- Exporting data to CSV, TXT, and XLSX
- Generating PDF reports automatically
- Creating PowerPoint presentations from Excel data
- Generating Word documents with mail merge via VBA
- Automating Outlook to send custom emails
- Attaching workbooks and PDFs to emails
- Scheduling email reports
- Using CDO for advanced email configuration
Module 11: Performance Optimisation and Best Practices - Turning off ScreenUpdating during execution
- Setting Calculation to manual mode
- Disabling Events to prevent recursive triggers
- Using Application.Wait for delays
- Measuring macro runtime with Timer
- Identifying bottlenecks with step-by-step profiling
- Minimising worksheet interactions
- Using arrays instead of repeated Range calls
- Optimising loops for speed
- Reducing memory usage with proper object cleaning
- Code modularity and reuse patterns
- Naming conventions for variables and procedures
- Avoiding Select and Activate anti-patterns
- Using meaningful variable names
- Creating a personal VBA style guide
Module 12: Real-World Automation Projects - Project 1: Automated Monthly Financial Report Generator
- Project 2: Dynamic Dashboard Updater with Source Sync
- Project 3: Inventory Tracker with Reorder Alerts
- Project 4: Employee Time-Off Calendar Manager
- Project 5: Client Billing and Invoicing System
- Project 6: Sales Pipeline Progress Monitor
- Project 7: Automated Audit Trail Logger
- Project 8: Data Validation and Cleansing Engine
- Project 9: Cross-Departmental KPI Aggregator
- Project 10: Executive Summary Email Scheduler
- Adding version control to projects
- Creating user instruction guides
- Testing projects across different Excel versions
- Deploying solutions to team members
- Building installation and setup routines
Module 13: Debugging and Troubleshooting Like a Pro - Using breakpoints to pause execution
- Stepping through code: F8, Step Into, Step Over
- Watching variable values in real time
- Using the Locals Window to inspect scope
- Handling Type Mismatch and Object Not Set errors
- Fixing subscript out of range errors
- Resolving 1004 Application-defined errors
- Using error resumes selectively
- Creating a personal debugging checklist
- Isolating problems with minimal test cases
- Using Debug.Print for trace logging
- Handling unavailable references
- Recovering from macro crashes
- Restoring corrupted VBA projects
- Preventing macro security blocks in organisations
Module 14: Security, Deployment, and Maintenance - Digital signing of VBA projects
- Setting macro security levels appropriately
- Distributing your workbook with embedded code
- Creating installer macros for team rollout
- Documenting dependencies and requirements
- Building help menus and user guides
- Adding version tracking to your macros
- Handling updates and backward compatibility
- Collecting user feedback post-deployment
- Logging usage and error reports
- Creating rollback procedures
- Managing shared access safely
- Encrypting sensitive data in code
- Using password protection for critical macros
- Preparing for IT compliance reviews
Module 15: Certification and Career Advancement - Final assessment: build a complete automation system from scratch
- Submit your project for expert review
- Receive structured feedback and improvement tips
- Revise and resubmit if needed
- Earn your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Verifiable credential with unique ID
- Add it to your LinkedIn profile
- Use it in job applications and promotion cases
- Stand out in performance reviews
- Templates for presenting your automation ROI to management
- How to quantify time and cost savings
- Building a personal portfolio of automations
- Networking with other VBA professionals
- Next steps: advanced VBA, Access, Power Automate
- Lifetime access to all future module updates
- For…Next loops with counters and step values
- Do While and Do Until loops
- While…Wend (legacy but still used)
- For Each…Next for looping through ranges and collections
- Exiting loops early using Exit For and Exit Do
- Preventing infinite loops with safeguards
- Tracking loop progress with counters and progress bars
- Using loops to clean and format large datasets
- Automating report generation across multiple sheets
- Iterating through workbooks in a folder
- Validating data across thousands of rows
- Building dynamic counters and trackers
- Using loop control to handle exceptions
- Optimising loop performance with ScreenUpdating and Calculation settings
- Handling blank cells within loops
Module 4: Working with Ranges, Cells, and Worksheets - Referencing cells using Range and Cells properties
- Difference between A1 and R1C1 notation
- Selecting and activating ranges safely
- Using Offset to navigate relative positions
- Finding the last row, last column, and used range
- Copying, cutting, and pasting with VBA
- Inserting and deleting rows and columns programmatically
- Hidden vs very hidden worksheets
- Adding, renaming, and deleting worksheets
- Looping through all worksheets in a workbook
- Protecting and unprotecting sheets with passwords
- Grouping and ungrouping sheets
- Reordering sheets with VBA
- Creating new workbooks from templates
- Saving and closing workbooks silently
- Working with multiple workbooks simultaneously
Module 5: Error Handling and Robust Code Design - Types of errors: syntax, runtime, logic
- Using On Error Resume Next strategically
- On Error GoTo for targeted error handling
- Creating custom error messages
- Logging errors to a dedicated sheet
- Preventing crashes during file operations
- Handling missing workbooks or sheets
- Validating user inputs before execution
- Using IsEmpty, IsNumeric, and other validation functions
- Stopping macros safely with End and Exit Sub
- Using Application.OnTime for scheduled operations
- Releasing object variables with Set Nothing
- Implementing Try-Catch-like patterns in VBA
- Building modular error handlers
- Testing edge cases before deployment
Module 6: Functions and Custom Procedures - Creating user-defined functions (UDFs)
- Passing arguments by value and by reference
- Default argument values
- Using Optional arguments
- Returning values from functions
- Cross-workbook function usage
- Calling one macro from another
- Using Public and Private scope effectively
- Building reusable code libraries
- Organising code into logical modules
- Using named modules for clarity
- Creating a personal macro workbook
- Sharing macros across users securely
- Documenting purpose and usage in headers
- Benchmarking function performance
Module 7: Advanced Data Manipulation Techniques - Sorting data with VBA across multiple keys
- Filtering rows using AutoFilter and advanced criteria
- Removing duplicates programmatically
- Text-to-columns automation
- Consolidating data from multiple sheets
- Transposing data structures
- Splitting large files into smaller workbooks
- Merging multiple CSV files into one workbook
- Using arrays to speed up data processing
- Redim and Redim Preserve for dynamic arrays
- Reading and writing data from arrays to sheets
- Using dictionaries for fast lookups and unique values
- Early vs late binding for objects
- Working with DateSerial, DateValue, and TimeValue
- Formatting numbers and dates in VBA
Module 8: Building Interactive UserForms - Creating and launching UserForms
- Adding labels, text boxes, and combo boxes
- Using list boxes and option buttons
- Adding command buttons with event handlers
- Validating form inputs before submission
- Loading data into combo boxes dynamically
- Setting default values and focus
- Hiding and showing controls programmatically
- Using multi-page forms for complex input
- Styling forms with background colours and fonts
- Displaying success and error messages within forms
- Preventing form closure without confirmation
- Using UserForms for data entry automation
- Creating password-protected admin panels
- Linking forms to external data sources
Module 9: File and Folder Automation - Using the FileSystemObject (FSO)
- Looping through all files in a folder
- Identifying file types and extensions
- Reading and writing text files with Open statement
- Creating new folders and subfolders
- Renaming and moving files in bulk
- Checking if files or folders exist
- Getting file properties: size, date, author
- Automating backups of critical workbooks
- Scheduling file operations with Windows Task Scheduler
- Importing data from external workbooks
- Exporting reports to shared drives
- Automatically emailing updated files
- Archiving old reports programmatically
- Monitoring folder changes with scripts
Module 10: Excel and External System Integration - Connecting to Access databases via DAO
- Linking to SQL Server using ADO
- Running SQL queries from VBA
- Importing data from web APIs
- Using XMLHTTP requests in VBA
- Parsing JSON responses manually
- Automating web queries with QueryTables
- Exporting data to CSV, TXT, and XLSX
- Generating PDF reports automatically
- Creating PowerPoint presentations from Excel data
- Generating Word documents with mail merge via VBA
- Automating Outlook to send custom emails
- Attaching workbooks and PDFs to emails
- Scheduling email reports
- Using CDO for advanced email configuration
Module 11: Performance Optimisation and Best Practices - Turning off ScreenUpdating during execution
- Setting Calculation to manual mode
- Disabling Events to prevent recursive triggers
- Using Application.Wait for delays
- Measuring macro runtime with Timer
- Identifying bottlenecks with step-by-step profiling
- Minimising worksheet interactions
- Using arrays instead of repeated Range calls
- Optimising loops for speed
- Reducing memory usage with proper object cleaning
- Code modularity and reuse patterns
- Naming conventions for variables and procedures
- Avoiding Select and Activate anti-patterns
- Using meaningful variable names
- Creating a personal VBA style guide
Module 12: Real-World Automation Projects - Project 1: Automated Monthly Financial Report Generator
- Project 2: Dynamic Dashboard Updater with Source Sync
- Project 3: Inventory Tracker with Reorder Alerts
- Project 4: Employee Time-Off Calendar Manager
- Project 5: Client Billing and Invoicing System
- Project 6: Sales Pipeline Progress Monitor
- Project 7: Automated Audit Trail Logger
- Project 8: Data Validation and Cleansing Engine
- Project 9: Cross-Departmental KPI Aggregator
- Project 10: Executive Summary Email Scheduler
- Adding version control to projects
- Creating user instruction guides
- Testing projects across different Excel versions
- Deploying solutions to team members
- Building installation and setup routines
Module 13: Debugging and Troubleshooting Like a Pro - Using breakpoints to pause execution
- Stepping through code: F8, Step Into, Step Over
- Watching variable values in real time
- Using the Locals Window to inspect scope
- Handling Type Mismatch and Object Not Set errors
- Fixing subscript out of range errors
- Resolving 1004 Application-defined errors
- Using error resumes selectively
- Creating a personal debugging checklist
- Isolating problems with minimal test cases
- Using Debug.Print for trace logging
- Handling unavailable references
- Recovering from macro crashes
- Restoring corrupted VBA projects
- Preventing macro security blocks in organisations
Module 14: Security, Deployment, and Maintenance - Digital signing of VBA projects
- Setting macro security levels appropriately
- Distributing your workbook with embedded code
- Creating installer macros for team rollout
- Documenting dependencies and requirements
- Building help menus and user guides
- Adding version tracking to your macros
- Handling updates and backward compatibility
- Collecting user feedback post-deployment
- Logging usage and error reports
- Creating rollback procedures
- Managing shared access safely
- Encrypting sensitive data in code
- Using password protection for critical macros
- Preparing for IT compliance reviews
Module 15: Certification and Career Advancement - Final assessment: build a complete automation system from scratch
- Submit your project for expert review
- Receive structured feedback and improvement tips
- Revise and resubmit if needed
- Earn your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Verifiable credential with unique ID
- Add it to your LinkedIn profile
- Use it in job applications and promotion cases
- Stand out in performance reviews
- Templates for presenting your automation ROI to management
- How to quantify time and cost savings
- Building a personal portfolio of automations
- Networking with other VBA professionals
- Next steps: advanced VBA, Access, Power Automate
- Lifetime access to all future module updates
- Types of errors: syntax, runtime, logic
- Using On Error Resume Next strategically
- On Error GoTo for targeted error handling
- Creating custom error messages
- Logging errors to a dedicated sheet
- Preventing crashes during file operations
- Handling missing workbooks or sheets
- Validating user inputs before execution
- Using IsEmpty, IsNumeric, and other validation functions
- Stopping macros safely with End and Exit Sub
- Using Application.OnTime for scheduled operations
- Releasing object variables with Set Nothing
- Implementing Try-Catch-like patterns in VBA
- Building modular error handlers
- Testing edge cases before deployment
Module 6: Functions and Custom Procedures - Creating user-defined functions (UDFs)
- Passing arguments by value and by reference
- Default argument values
- Using Optional arguments
- Returning values from functions
- Cross-workbook function usage
- Calling one macro from another
- Using Public and Private scope effectively
- Building reusable code libraries
- Organising code into logical modules
- Using named modules for clarity
- Creating a personal macro workbook
- Sharing macros across users securely
- Documenting purpose and usage in headers
- Benchmarking function performance
Module 7: Advanced Data Manipulation Techniques - Sorting data with VBA across multiple keys
- Filtering rows using AutoFilter and advanced criteria
- Removing duplicates programmatically
- Text-to-columns automation
- Consolidating data from multiple sheets
- Transposing data structures
- Splitting large files into smaller workbooks
- Merging multiple CSV files into one workbook
- Using arrays to speed up data processing
- Redim and Redim Preserve for dynamic arrays
- Reading and writing data from arrays to sheets
- Using dictionaries for fast lookups and unique values
- Early vs late binding for objects
- Working with DateSerial, DateValue, and TimeValue
- Formatting numbers and dates in VBA
Module 8: Building Interactive UserForms - Creating and launching UserForms
- Adding labels, text boxes, and combo boxes
- Using list boxes and option buttons
- Adding command buttons with event handlers
- Validating form inputs before submission
- Loading data into combo boxes dynamically
- Setting default values and focus
- Hiding and showing controls programmatically
- Using multi-page forms for complex input
- Styling forms with background colours and fonts
- Displaying success and error messages within forms
- Preventing form closure without confirmation
- Using UserForms for data entry automation
- Creating password-protected admin panels
- Linking forms to external data sources
Module 9: File and Folder Automation - Using the FileSystemObject (FSO)
- Looping through all files in a folder
- Identifying file types and extensions
- Reading and writing text files with Open statement
- Creating new folders and subfolders
- Renaming and moving files in bulk
- Checking if files or folders exist
- Getting file properties: size, date, author
- Automating backups of critical workbooks
- Scheduling file operations with Windows Task Scheduler
- Importing data from external workbooks
- Exporting reports to shared drives
- Automatically emailing updated files
- Archiving old reports programmatically
- Monitoring folder changes with scripts
Module 10: Excel and External System Integration - Connecting to Access databases via DAO
- Linking to SQL Server using ADO
- Running SQL queries from VBA
- Importing data from web APIs
- Using XMLHTTP requests in VBA
- Parsing JSON responses manually
- Automating web queries with QueryTables
- Exporting data to CSV, TXT, and XLSX
- Generating PDF reports automatically
- Creating PowerPoint presentations from Excel data
- Generating Word documents with mail merge via VBA
- Automating Outlook to send custom emails
- Attaching workbooks and PDFs to emails
- Scheduling email reports
- Using CDO for advanced email configuration
Module 11: Performance Optimisation and Best Practices - Turning off ScreenUpdating during execution
- Setting Calculation to manual mode
- Disabling Events to prevent recursive triggers
- Using Application.Wait for delays
- Measuring macro runtime with Timer
- Identifying bottlenecks with step-by-step profiling
- Minimising worksheet interactions
- Using arrays instead of repeated Range calls
- Optimising loops for speed
- Reducing memory usage with proper object cleaning
- Code modularity and reuse patterns
- Naming conventions for variables and procedures
- Avoiding Select and Activate anti-patterns
- Using meaningful variable names
- Creating a personal VBA style guide
Module 12: Real-World Automation Projects - Project 1: Automated Monthly Financial Report Generator
- Project 2: Dynamic Dashboard Updater with Source Sync
- Project 3: Inventory Tracker with Reorder Alerts
- Project 4: Employee Time-Off Calendar Manager
- Project 5: Client Billing and Invoicing System
- Project 6: Sales Pipeline Progress Monitor
- Project 7: Automated Audit Trail Logger
- Project 8: Data Validation and Cleansing Engine
- Project 9: Cross-Departmental KPI Aggregator
- Project 10: Executive Summary Email Scheduler
- Adding version control to projects
- Creating user instruction guides
- Testing projects across different Excel versions
- Deploying solutions to team members
- Building installation and setup routines
Module 13: Debugging and Troubleshooting Like a Pro - Using breakpoints to pause execution
- Stepping through code: F8, Step Into, Step Over
- Watching variable values in real time
- Using the Locals Window to inspect scope
- Handling Type Mismatch and Object Not Set errors
- Fixing subscript out of range errors
- Resolving 1004 Application-defined errors
- Using error resumes selectively
- Creating a personal debugging checklist
- Isolating problems with minimal test cases
- Using Debug.Print for trace logging
- Handling unavailable references
- Recovering from macro crashes
- Restoring corrupted VBA projects
- Preventing macro security blocks in organisations
Module 14: Security, Deployment, and Maintenance - Digital signing of VBA projects
- Setting macro security levels appropriately
- Distributing your workbook with embedded code
- Creating installer macros for team rollout
- Documenting dependencies and requirements
- Building help menus and user guides
- Adding version tracking to your macros
- Handling updates and backward compatibility
- Collecting user feedback post-deployment
- Logging usage and error reports
- Creating rollback procedures
- Managing shared access safely
- Encrypting sensitive data in code
- Using password protection for critical macros
- Preparing for IT compliance reviews
Module 15: Certification and Career Advancement - Final assessment: build a complete automation system from scratch
- Submit your project for expert review
- Receive structured feedback and improvement tips
- Revise and resubmit if needed
- Earn your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Verifiable credential with unique ID
- Add it to your LinkedIn profile
- Use it in job applications and promotion cases
- Stand out in performance reviews
- Templates for presenting your automation ROI to management
- How to quantify time and cost savings
- Building a personal portfolio of automations
- Networking with other VBA professionals
- Next steps: advanced VBA, Access, Power Automate
- Lifetime access to all future module updates
- Sorting data with VBA across multiple keys
- Filtering rows using AutoFilter and advanced criteria
- Removing duplicates programmatically
- Text-to-columns automation
- Consolidating data from multiple sheets
- Transposing data structures
- Splitting large files into smaller workbooks
- Merging multiple CSV files into one workbook
- Using arrays to speed up data processing
- Redim and Redim Preserve for dynamic arrays
- Reading and writing data from arrays to sheets
- Using dictionaries for fast lookups and unique values
- Early vs late binding for objects
- Working with DateSerial, DateValue, and TimeValue
- Formatting numbers and dates in VBA
Module 8: Building Interactive UserForms - Creating and launching UserForms
- Adding labels, text boxes, and combo boxes
- Using list boxes and option buttons
- Adding command buttons with event handlers
- Validating form inputs before submission
- Loading data into combo boxes dynamically
- Setting default values and focus
- Hiding and showing controls programmatically
- Using multi-page forms for complex input
- Styling forms with background colours and fonts
- Displaying success and error messages within forms
- Preventing form closure without confirmation
- Using UserForms for data entry automation
- Creating password-protected admin panels
- Linking forms to external data sources
Module 9: File and Folder Automation - Using the FileSystemObject (FSO)
- Looping through all files in a folder
- Identifying file types and extensions
- Reading and writing text files with Open statement
- Creating new folders and subfolders
- Renaming and moving files in bulk
- Checking if files or folders exist
- Getting file properties: size, date, author
- Automating backups of critical workbooks
- Scheduling file operations with Windows Task Scheduler
- Importing data from external workbooks
- Exporting reports to shared drives
- Automatically emailing updated files
- Archiving old reports programmatically
- Monitoring folder changes with scripts
Module 10: Excel and External System Integration - Connecting to Access databases via DAO
- Linking to SQL Server using ADO
- Running SQL queries from VBA
- Importing data from web APIs
- Using XMLHTTP requests in VBA
- Parsing JSON responses manually
- Automating web queries with QueryTables
- Exporting data to CSV, TXT, and XLSX
- Generating PDF reports automatically
- Creating PowerPoint presentations from Excel data
- Generating Word documents with mail merge via VBA
- Automating Outlook to send custom emails
- Attaching workbooks and PDFs to emails
- Scheduling email reports
- Using CDO for advanced email configuration
Module 11: Performance Optimisation and Best Practices - Turning off ScreenUpdating during execution
- Setting Calculation to manual mode
- Disabling Events to prevent recursive triggers
- Using Application.Wait for delays
- Measuring macro runtime with Timer
- Identifying bottlenecks with step-by-step profiling
- Minimising worksheet interactions
- Using arrays instead of repeated Range calls
- Optimising loops for speed
- Reducing memory usage with proper object cleaning
- Code modularity and reuse patterns
- Naming conventions for variables and procedures
- Avoiding Select and Activate anti-patterns
- Using meaningful variable names
- Creating a personal VBA style guide
Module 12: Real-World Automation Projects - Project 1: Automated Monthly Financial Report Generator
- Project 2: Dynamic Dashboard Updater with Source Sync
- Project 3: Inventory Tracker with Reorder Alerts
- Project 4: Employee Time-Off Calendar Manager
- Project 5: Client Billing and Invoicing System
- Project 6: Sales Pipeline Progress Monitor
- Project 7: Automated Audit Trail Logger
- Project 8: Data Validation and Cleansing Engine
- Project 9: Cross-Departmental KPI Aggregator
- Project 10: Executive Summary Email Scheduler
- Adding version control to projects
- Creating user instruction guides
- Testing projects across different Excel versions
- Deploying solutions to team members
- Building installation and setup routines
Module 13: Debugging and Troubleshooting Like a Pro - Using breakpoints to pause execution
- Stepping through code: F8, Step Into, Step Over
- Watching variable values in real time
- Using the Locals Window to inspect scope
- Handling Type Mismatch and Object Not Set errors
- Fixing subscript out of range errors
- Resolving 1004 Application-defined errors
- Using error resumes selectively
- Creating a personal debugging checklist
- Isolating problems with minimal test cases
- Using Debug.Print for trace logging
- Handling unavailable references
- Recovering from macro crashes
- Restoring corrupted VBA projects
- Preventing macro security blocks in organisations
Module 14: Security, Deployment, and Maintenance - Digital signing of VBA projects
- Setting macro security levels appropriately
- Distributing your workbook with embedded code
- Creating installer macros for team rollout
- Documenting dependencies and requirements
- Building help menus and user guides
- Adding version tracking to your macros
- Handling updates and backward compatibility
- Collecting user feedback post-deployment
- Logging usage and error reports
- Creating rollback procedures
- Managing shared access safely
- Encrypting sensitive data in code
- Using password protection for critical macros
- Preparing for IT compliance reviews
Module 15: Certification and Career Advancement - Final assessment: build a complete automation system from scratch
- Submit your project for expert review
- Receive structured feedback and improvement tips
- Revise and resubmit if needed
- Earn your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Verifiable credential with unique ID
- Add it to your LinkedIn profile
- Use it in job applications and promotion cases
- Stand out in performance reviews
- Templates for presenting your automation ROI to management
- How to quantify time and cost savings
- Building a personal portfolio of automations
- Networking with other VBA professionals
- Next steps: advanced VBA, Access, Power Automate
- Lifetime access to all future module updates
- Using the FileSystemObject (FSO)
- Looping through all files in a folder
- Identifying file types and extensions
- Reading and writing text files with Open statement
- Creating new folders and subfolders
- Renaming and moving files in bulk
- Checking if files or folders exist
- Getting file properties: size, date, author
- Automating backups of critical workbooks
- Scheduling file operations with Windows Task Scheduler
- Importing data from external workbooks
- Exporting reports to shared drives
- Automatically emailing updated files
- Archiving old reports programmatically
- Monitoring folder changes with scripts
Module 10: Excel and External System Integration - Connecting to Access databases via DAO
- Linking to SQL Server using ADO
- Running SQL queries from VBA
- Importing data from web APIs
- Using XMLHTTP requests in VBA
- Parsing JSON responses manually
- Automating web queries with QueryTables
- Exporting data to CSV, TXT, and XLSX
- Generating PDF reports automatically
- Creating PowerPoint presentations from Excel data
- Generating Word documents with mail merge via VBA
- Automating Outlook to send custom emails
- Attaching workbooks and PDFs to emails
- Scheduling email reports
- Using CDO for advanced email configuration
Module 11: Performance Optimisation and Best Practices - Turning off ScreenUpdating during execution
- Setting Calculation to manual mode
- Disabling Events to prevent recursive triggers
- Using Application.Wait for delays
- Measuring macro runtime with Timer
- Identifying bottlenecks with step-by-step profiling
- Minimising worksheet interactions
- Using arrays instead of repeated Range calls
- Optimising loops for speed
- Reducing memory usage with proper object cleaning
- Code modularity and reuse patterns
- Naming conventions for variables and procedures
- Avoiding Select and Activate anti-patterns
- Using meaningful variable names
- Creating a personal VBA style guide
Module 12: Real-World Automation Projects - Project 1: Automated Monthly Financial Report Generator
- Project 2: Dynamic Dashboard Updater with Source Sync
- Project 3: Inventory Tracker with Reorder Alerts
- Project 4: Employee Time-Off Calendar Manager
- Project 5: Client Billing and Invoicing System
- Project 6: Sales Pipeline Progress Monitor
- Project 7: Automated Audit Trail Logger
- Project 8: Data Validation and Cleansing Engine
- Project 9: Cross-Departmental KPI Aggregator
- Project 10: Executive Summary Email Scheduler
- Adding version control to projects
- Creating user instruction guides
- Testing projects across different Excel versions
- Deploying solutions to team members
- Building installation and setup routines
Module 13: Debugging and Troubleshooting Like a Pro - Using breakpoints to pause execution
- Stepping through code: F8, Step Into, Step Over
- Watching variable values in real time
- Using the Locals Window to inspect scope
- Handling Type Mismatch and Object Not Set errors
- Fixing subscript out of range errors
- Resolving 1004 Application-defined errors
- Using error resumes selectively
- Creating a personal debugging checklist
- Isolating problems with minimal test cases
- Using Debug.Print for trace logging
- Handling unavailable references
- Recovering from macro crashes
- Restoring corrupted VBA projects
- Preventing macro security blocks in organisations
Module 14: Security, Deployment, and Maintenance - Digital signing of VBA projects
- Setting macro security levels appropriately
- Distributing your workbook with embedded code
- Creating installer macros for team rollout
- Documenting dependencies and requirements
- Building help menus and user guides
- Adding version tracking to your macros
- Handling updates and backward compatibility
- Collecting user feedback post-deployment
- Logging usage and error reports
- Creating rollback procedures
- Managing shared access safely
- Encrypting sensitive data in code
- Using password protection for critical macros
- Preparing for IT compliance reviews
Module 15: Certification and Career Advancement - Final assessment: build a complete automation system from scratch
- Submit your project for expert review
- Receive structured feedback and improvement tips
- Revise and resubmit if needed
- Earn your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Verifiable credential with unique ID
- Add it to your LinkedIn profile
- Use it in job applications and promotion cases
- Stand out in performance reviews
- Templates for presenting your automation ROI to management
- How to quantify time and cost savings
- Building a personal portfolio of automations
- Networking with other VBA professionals
- Next steps: advanced VBA, Access, Power Automate
- Lifetime access to all future module updates
- Turning off ScreenUpdating during execution
- Setting Calculation to manual mode
- Disabling Events to prevent recursive triggers
- Using Application.Wait for delays
- Measuring macro runtime with Timer
- Identifying bottlenecks with step-by-step profiling
- Minimising worksheet interactions
- Using arrays instead of repeated Range calls
- Optimising loops for speed
- Reducing memory usage with proper object cleaning
- Code modularity and reuse patterns
- Naming conventions for variables and procedures
- Avoiding Select and Activate anti-patterns
- Using meaningful variable names
- Creating a personal VBA style guide
Module 12: Real-World Automation Projects - Project 1: Automated Monthly Financial Report Generator
- Project 2: Dynamic Dashboard Updater with Source Sync
- Project 3: Inventory Tracker with Reorder Alerts
- Project 4: Employee Time-Off Calendar Manager
- Project 5: Client Billing and Invoicing System
- Project 6: Sales Pipeline Progress Monitor
- Project 7: Automated Audit Trail Logger
- Project 8: Data Validation and Cleansing Engine
- Project 9: Cross-Departmental KPI Aggregator
- Project 10: Executive Summary Email Scheduler
- Adding version control to projects
- Creating user instruction guides
- Testing projects across different Excel versions
- Deploying solutions to team members
- Building installation and setup routines
Module 13: Debugging and Troubleshooting Like a Pro - Using breakpoints to pause execution
- Stepping through code: F8, Step Into, Step Over
- Watching variable values in real time
- Using the Locals Window to inspect scope
- Handling Type Mismatch and Object Not Set errors
- Fixing subscript out of range errors
- Resolving 1004 Application-defined errors
- Using error resumes selectively
- Creating a personal debugging checklist
- Isolating problems with minimal test cases
- Using Debug.Print for trace logging
- Handling unavailable references
- Recovering from macro crashes
- Restoring corrupted VBA projects
- Preventing macro security blocks in organisations
Module 14: Security, Deployment, and Maintenance - Digital signing of VBA projects
- Setting macro security levels appropriately
- Distributing your workbook with embedded code
- Creating installer macros for team rollout
- Documenting dependencies and requirements
- Building help menus and user guides
- Adding version tracking to your macros
- Handling updates and backward compatibility
- Collecting user feedback post-deployment
- Logging usage and error reports
- Creating rollback procedures
- Managing shared access safely
- Encrypting sensitive data in code
- Using password protection for critical macros
- Preparing for IT compliance reviews
Module 15: Certification and Career Advancement - Final assessment: build a complete automation system from scratch
- Submit your project for expert review
- Receive structured feedback and improvement tips
- Revise and resubmit if needed
- Earn your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Verifiable credential with unique ID
- Add it to your LinkedIn profile
- Use it in job applications and promotion cases
- Stand out in performance reviews
- Templates for presenting your automation ROI to management
- How to quantify time and cost savings
- Building a personal portfolio of automations
- Networking with other VBA professionals
- Next steps: advanced VBA, Access, Power Automate
- Lifetime access to all future module updates
- Using breakpoints to pause execution
- Stepping through code: F8, Step Into, Step Over
- Watching variable values in real time
- Using the Locals Window to inspect scope
- Handling Type Mismatch and Object Not Set errors
- Fixing subscript out of range errors
- Resolving 1004 Application-defined errors
- Using error resumes selectively
- Creating a personal debugging checklist
- Isolating problems with minimal test cases
- Using Debug.Print for trace logging
- Handling unavailable references
- Recovering from macro crashes
- Restoring corrupted VBA projects
- Preventing macro security blocks in organisations
Module 14: Security, Deployment, and Maintenance - Digital signing of VBA projects
- Setting macro security levels appropriately
- Distributing your workbook with embedded code
- Creating installer macros for team rollout
- Documenting dependencies and requirements
- Building help menus and user guides
- Adding version tracking to your macros
- Handling updates and backward compatibility
- Collecting user feedback post-deployment
- Logging usage and error reports
- Creating rollback procedures
- Managing shared access safely
- Encrypting sensitive data in code
- Using password protection for critical macros
- Preparing for IT compliance reviews
Module 15: Certification and Career Advancement - Final assessment: build a complete automation system from scratch
- Submit your project for expert review
- Receive structured feedback and improvement tips
- Revise and resubmit if needed
- Earn your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Verifiable credential with unique ID
- Add it to your LinkedIn profile
- Use it in job applications and promotion cases
- Stand out in performance reviews
- Templates for presenting your automation ROI to management
- How to quantify time and cost savings
- Building a personal portfolio of automations
- Networking with other VBA professionals
- Next steps: advanced VBA, Access, Power Automate
- Lifetime access to all future module updates
- Final assessment: build a complete automation system from scratch
- Submit your project for expert review
- Receive structured feedback and improvement tips
- Revise and resubmit if needed
- Earn your Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
- Verifiable credential with unique ID
- Add it to your LinkedIn profile
- Use it in job applications and promotion cases
- Stand out in performance reviews
- Templates for presenting your automation ROI to management
- How to quantify time and cost savings
- Building a personal portfolio of automations
- Networking with other VBA professionals
- Next steps: advanced VBA, Access, Power Automate
- Lifetime access to all future module updates