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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1 by University of Colorado Boulder

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About the Course

"Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1" is aimed at learners who are seeking to augment, expand, optimize, and increase the efficiency of their Excel spreadsheet skills by tapping into the powerful programming, automation, and customization capabilities available with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). This course is the first part of a three-part series and Specialization that focuses on the application of computing techniques in Excel/VBA to solve problems. In this course (Part 1), you will: 1) create macros to automate procedures in Excel; 2) define your own user-defined functions; 3) create basic subroutines to interface with the user; 4) learn the basic programming structures in VBA; and 5) automate Excel’s Goal Seek and Solver tools and use numerical techniques to create “live solutions” to solve targeting and optimization problems. New to computer programming? The extremely intuitive and visual nature of VBA lends itself nicely to teaching and learning - what a fun way to learn to code! No prior knowledge in programming nor advanced math skills are necessary yet seasoned programmers will pick up new and creative spreadsheet problem solving strategies. After you have learned the basics of VBA, each module will introduce foundational and broad problems inspired by situations that you might encounter in the real world. To pass each module, you'll need to pass a mastery quiz and complete a problem solving assignment. This course is unique in that the weekly assignments are completed in-application (i.e., on your own computer in Excel), providing you with valuable hands-on training....

Top reviews

KM

Oct 25, 2020

The course is definitely challenging. I am an engineering graduate but it did not come easily as I expected. Good exercise for the brains though and the lessons were taught systematically.

DL

Mar 15, 2021

Well done, thank you. I had a very limited understanding of loops in programming. After this class, I feel much more comfortable with understanding and designing effective loops and more.

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By Gökhan Ş

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Feb 19, 2020

I recommend this course to everyone in business life.

By Alejandro M

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Apr 30, 2018

Great introduction to Excel VBA... lets go for part 2

By Tan K Y

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Mar 14, 2018

Basic numerical calculations with VBA done very well!

By Negin P

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Jan 26, 2018

Thank you Charlie for your wonderful course!

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By Jim A

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May 4, 2025

Good, practical way to learn much about VB for Excel

By Daniel G T

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Apr 24, 2023

If you want to learn VBA you have to do this course.

By Juan F Z B

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Oct 25, 2022

Very complte course for learning the basics of VBA!

By Olivia Z

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Sep 18, 2021

pretty friendly to beginners and it is quite useful

By Alberto P

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Oct 29, 2020

Muy bueno, me permitio adquirir nuevos conocimientos

By Gyver F S

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Apr 1, 2020

Very well done course, very didactic and challenging

By Zlac

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Mar 7, 2019

great videos, great feedbacks, simply excellent - th

By Lindsey

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Jan 25, 2019

Anyone who wants to learn VBA must take this course.

By Jorge M Z

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Dec 8, 2022

A good course to have a first taste of what VBA is.

By JUAN P

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Sep 22, 2022

Excellent course for learning advanced tools in VBA

By Manish P

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Oct 31, 2021

very useful course and explained everything nicely

By Nayeli G

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Jun 30, 2021

This is a very helpful & clear introduction to VBA!

By Rocio d l R G

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Nov 7, 2020

Excelente curso! Aprendí mucho gracias a este curso

By Di Z

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Oct 24, 2019

that's really an easy understanding and fun course!

By Alan A A Q

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Jun 15, 2018

Great course to learn and practice VBA fundamentals

By Awais N

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May 8, 2022

The content is of high quality. Highly recommended

By RABAH B

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Jul 8, 2021

Excellent course to start diving into VBA creation

By Andrea H

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Mar 18, 2021

I did learn how to do the problem solving. Thanks.

By Deleted A

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Jul 9, 2020

What a compelling course! Thanks for providing it!

By Nathaniel N

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Sep 7, 2019

Very helpful and insightful intro to VBA and Excel

By Yuan L

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Feb 19, 2019

This course is very straightforward for beginners!