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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

MS

Jan 26, 2018

Great course! I like it goes straight to implementation and is practice-oriented. What could be improved maybe is sound quality of lectures. And maybe it would be great to have some VBA notes in pdf.

JH

Apr 2, 2020

Very good course with clear examples throughout to help you develop. The online format of the course is great as it allows you to pause and work through the activities presented at your own speed.

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By Conner J

Jan 22, 2021

I previously wrote a bad review about the course but that is a reflection on coursera as a whole and not this course so I am changing my review.

By Sanju D

Aug 5, 2020

This is the best VBA Excel course I have followed so far. All the quizzes and assignments were advanced and excellent. Thank you very much, sir!

By Jorge A S S

Aug 28, 2022

A great course, topics are teaching in a friendly way and you can't easily applied all you learned. Very recommended. Can't wait for next part.

By Praveen K S

Jun 9, 2020

Learning VBA was an exciting experience and eager to learn other parts also. Quizzes and assignment were very helpful in clearing the concepts.

By Шапошникова В Г

Aug 7, 2019

Everything is explained very clearly from the very beginning. There are lots of examples, hints and useful techniques that can be used at work.

By Moreno C

Mar 30, 2019

Excellent course.

The learning curve was not too steep even if I would recommend it only to students who are already intermediate excel users.

By Rodrigo V

Jul 15, 2018

This course is amazing! Really helpful, lots of nice tips. The instructor is very good also, and knows how to convey the message. Recommended!

By Sean B

Jun 9, 2018

Perfect pace, and a good amount of content covered over the course of 1-2 months. Ideal course for anyone looking to get started learning VBA.

By Alex P

Feb 18, 2022

I have had a great time, I really enjoyed it, especially the assignments, but I have to recognize that the last one made me think... thanks

By Serhii D

Apr 16, 2020

I was a noobie in the VBA but after this course, I obtain a good basis in coding. I believe this knowledge will help me in my day-to-day job.

By David W

Jul 23, 2021

When it comes to difficulty of the assessments, this is one of the more rigorous courses I have seen so far in Coursera. Definitely helpful.

By Link E

Aug 21, 2023

As a Asian that sucks at English, this course is easy to understand and the pace is slow for VAB beginner. Useful tech in excel automation.

By Muhammad N A

Dec 31, 2020

One of the best courses I've taken so far! Content is well-spaced and covers most possible scenarios one may come across in practical life!

By Igor S

Apr 17, 2020

This is exactly what I needed. An introduction to VBA that teaches the basics quickly and conveniently. Thank you very much, Dr Nutellaman!

By Laura V

Jan 10, 2020

I appreciate the little quizzes at the end of most videos and the assignments are really challenging to make sure content is fully grasped.

By Guilherme R d O

Feb 12, 2019

Practical and useful. I Recommend it for those who never used VBA before or for those trying to remember basic principles of VBA (my case).

By UPASANA T S

Jun 7, 2020

very informative course all the points and example are explained in very detailed manner.Even the new comer can understand the programming

By Augusto D M

Oct 12, 2019

It is good, but I have seen better-prepared courses. I believe that it should be revisited and modified to be as professional as possible.

By ming l

Mar 17, 2018

At the beginning of the course , I asked myself, why VBA when excel can easily do these with build in buttons. I know understand a little.

By Rolf

Nov 22, 2020

A good introduction to with Visual Basic for Applications. Good use of questionnaire and programming in tests in end the of the chapters.

By Chok

Oct 25, 2020

Very well structured and comprehensive VBA course. Examples are relevant (for engineering background) and overall an enjoyable experience

By Jan J S

Oct 20, 2023

Definitely challenging course but you can really learn alot from it. It also teaches you alot of different ways you can solve a problem.

By Jessica Y

May 3, 2023

Great course! I was able to complete this course in less than a week, and I've already been able to put what I learned to use at my job.

By Diego M E

Feb 19, 2019

This course is really useful and interesting! The instructor has an excellent method for teaching and the screencasts are well designed.

By William G

Jun 22, 2021

Very well-organized course with excellent lectures. The instructor is very engaged and responds to student input. SUPER glad I took it!