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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 Nurshatjan S

Mar 19, 2024

Very helpful, I highly recommend, as a daily Excel user at work, this has saved me quite a lot of time, easy to follow, the assignments are not tricky but useful!

By Christopher J M

Jun 4, 2021

WOW! This an advanced approach for a beginner but still, there's a lot of things I learned. Week 5 is really challenging. I recommend this course/specialization.

By Lorin R

Dec 21, 2023

I learned a ton and it was challenging enough, especially the last exercise. I've already put what I learned into practice. Looking forward to the next section!

By Ali M

Mar 14, 2023

This was a great course, easy to follow unlike many programming courses but directly applicable. I will be doing Part 2 as well to get some more advanced insight

By Neal A

May 29, 2020

Fantastic Course. Fairly new to coding and the instructor made it very easy to learn and had me writing codes that I am able to utilize as a structural engineer.

By Jonathan

Jan 19, 2020

This type of course should have been mandatory regardless of your major. Pursue the certificate to keep you engaged throughout. I am looking forward to part 2.

By Samuel Z

Mar 26, 2019

Fantastic - very well-explained and clear. Also fun, and I learnt a lot of information which will be really useful as a starting point for becoming fluent in VBA

By Jesús R G J

Dec 28, 2020

Este curso debería de ser obligatorio para todo profesionista ayuda a entender y resolver problemas de índole diaria que no son tan fáciles sin esta herramienta

By Ali M N

Jul 4, 2020

It is surely the best online course I have ever taken. Course instructor Charlie is very competent and he has organized this course in a very structured manner.

By Veronica R

May 28, 2023

Very interesting course, I think it could be more recomended for people with some experience with VBA than whose that have not experience or knoldewdge at all.

By shukhrat r

Mar 10, 2022

Excellent course on VBA for Excel. One of rare opportunities to learn VBA in a guided way. Not too easy, at times challenging. But very well prepared. Enjoyed.

By Shradha J

Jun 1, 2019

It's a good course for someone looking to learn the basics.Do try the other two parts to enhance your knowledge.The Error handling section will help you a lot.

By Manuel Á

Sep 5, 2018

The course explained very well basic and more advanced concepts of VBA and how to use them in real life situations. Very much looking forward to the next part!

By Daniela G F

Sep 26, 2023

La verdad es que este curso está excelente y es muy divertido el hecho de que el profesor se pone a hacer excels para que tu lo resuelvas en casa. Me encantó.

By Deleted A

Sep 2, 2020

Awesome course, the course is very challenging but yet rewarding. Dr. Charles knows how to really make one think outside the box. I'm going on to the next one

By Prayash D

Jun 2, 2020

An excellent course to build a strong foundation on Excel VBA. The instructor is extra-ordinary. The course is highly recommended for all new VBA enthusiasts.

By Aurangazeeb A K

Jul 1, 2019

Very interesting and high utility course. Greatly appreciate the work of the instructor Charlie for his time and dedication for making this awesome course...!

By Abdalla E

Feb 23, 2021

This course was very beneficial as it taught me a lot of practical techniques to use when excel more effectively and to assist with a wide range of problems

By Markus K

Sep 3, 2019

That is a really good course, taught by a very nice and competent instructor. I have learned many things that I can actually apply at work. Quite impressing.

By Vaibhav A

Aug 1, 2019

Really well organized introductory course to VBA while giving insights to more advanced prospects of the subject and maintaining a good pace at the same time

By Người h 4

May 18, 2023

Well arranged course with many good and practical examples. Assigments provide enough challenge to keep track on the learning progress. Thank you, Charlie.

By Ivy Z

Apr 18, 2022

Easy to follow, very engaging, systematic study. I'm surprised how fast I learn things following this course. So much better than trying to google myself.

By Paulo H d L S

Sep 24, 2020

The course is amazing, it was the best I have tanken so far, there are a lot of practices to do just after the screencast ends, the method is really good.

By Martin S

Nov 28, 2018

The best course of programming I have ever had. Everything is very easy explained in an interesting way. I hope this course helps me for my future career.

By William A

Apr 25, 2021

Great course and instructor. Week 5 was particularly awesome. A lot of great information. Very much looking forward to the next courses in the series!