Course: MS Excel Automation

Author: Lauri Matson

Release Date: 2009-01-30

Duration: 5 hrs / 71 tutorials


VTC's MS Excel Automation course is intended for intermediate and advanced users who wish to increase their efficiency, accuracy, and productivity. Students should have already completed Excel introduction courses or have equivalent knowledge. Created for all versions of Excel, this course will help students master the art of spreadsheet design and will provide comprehensive instruction in the automation and simplification of even the most complex data. Expanding upon our basic Excel courses, Lauri Matson explores the more advanced features of Excel such as VLookup functions, validation, pivot tables, analysis tools, charting, and more.

Introduction
Course Objectives (04:43)
Command Reference (2003 - 2007) (01:35)

Time Saving Techniques
Shortcuts & Quick Tips (04:44)
Auto Correct Options (03:30)

Validation & Protection
Introducing Data Validation (03:04)
Creating a List with Validation (02:16)
Setting up Protection (04:3

Named Ranges
Defining a Name (04:12)
Editing & Using Names (02:5
Name Manager (04:11)

Security
Adjusting Security Levels (04:13)
Using Macro Extension (04:1)

Introduction to Macros
Tools Menu vs. Developer Toolbar (02:49)
Storing Macros (04:29)
Working with a Startup Folder (03:40)

Macros
Getting Started (03:36)
Absolute vs. Relative Reference (03:46)

Practice with Macros
Creating a Routine (03:29)
Automating Formats (03:06)
Creating a Template for Headers/Footers (03:13)

Understanding Macro Code
Editing Macros with VBA (04:06)
Introduction to Reading Code (05:11)

Buttons vs. Command Buttons
Creating a Button (04:12)
Creating a Command Button (05:44)

The VBA Screen
The Explorer & Properties (04:53)
Objects & User Forms (05:46)

Creating a Routine
Creating an Object pt. 1 (03:04)
Creating an Object pt. 2 (04:3)
Adding Code to an Object (06:05)

Adding Controls
Creating Dropdown Lists (04:23)
Viewing the Code (04:34)

Designing a Pop-Up Calendar
Creating the Calendar Form (05:13)
Writing the Code (05:17)

Writing Code
Coding with VBA (03:37)
Examples (05:14)

Formulas & Functions
Formulas vs. Functions (03:49)
Tips for Formulas (04:47)

Three Dimensional Formulas
Formulas from Other Worksheets (03:4)
Linking External Workbooks (05:1)

Popular Functions
Conditional Statements (02:43)
Nested Statements (04:40)
Introduction to V-Lookup (05:21)
Tips for Working with V-Lookup (03:29)

VBA & Functions
Using Functions (05:00)
Creating a Custom Function (04:44)

Using an Add-In
Explaining Add-In (03:59)
Creating an Add-In for a Custom (02:37)
Using a Function with Goal Seek (04:21)

Pivot Tables
Using Pivot Tables (05:01)
Working with Outside Data (04:40)
Formats & Features of Pivots (04:30)

Automating Pivot Tables
Adding a Pivot Chart (04:06)
Macros & Code for Automation (05:54)

Advanced Charts & Graphs
Single Point Charts (05:39)
Specialty Charts (05:44)
Combination Charts (04:44)

Automating Charts & Graphs
Creating a Dynamic Chart (04:12)
The Offset Command (04:51)

Pivots & Charts in Legacy Versions
Creating Pivots in Earlier Versions (04:13)
Charts & Graphs in Prior Versions (05:39)

Working with Other Programs
Linking to PowerPoint (03:41)
Dressing up Your Spreadsheets (05:40)

Importing/Exporting Data
Working with External Data (05:33)
Exporting from Excel (03:56)

Analysis Tools
Understanding the Add-In Tools (02:1
Descriptive Statistics (03:36)
Histogram (03:21)

Looking for Help
The Help Menu for Excel & VBA (05:16)
The MS Interactive Tool (02:32)

Wrap Up
Conclusion (03:01)
About the Author (03:06)

each file cover 2 topics except the last one which also contains exercise file. all the files are separately playable.
here are the links. thanx