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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 Yelena D

Aug 26, 2018

I really enjoyed the course and it was easy to understand the new material. Great structure, tutorials and prompt support. Many thanks!

By Blair H

Sep 1, 2020

A little heavy on the math for business professionals, but the concepts are very well taught and translate to a multitude of VBA uses.

By chen p h

May 15, 2020

Very detailed tutorial and guidance from concepts to practice. Kind hints and illustrations all help with the quizzes and assignments!

By Noman a

Mar 22, 2021

Great Course, learned a lot about Excel VBA and the power it brings.

Best regards,

Charlie Nuttleman and University of Colorado Boulder

By Paulo V W A

Nov 30, 2020

What a fantastic course by Charlie. It is very problem-solving oriented and the best I could find in the internet. Much appreciated!!

By Juan D C S

Oct 15, 2020

Un curso increíble, facilita mucho el aprendizaje del lenguaje para personas con y sin experiencia previa. Completamente recomendado.

By SERVESH C

Apr 4, 2020

With a good start and steady momentum and subtle humours, Prof. Nuttleman made it a real fun learning experience. Highly Recommended.

By Albert L

Jan 23, 2020

The course provides high-quality content, and the lecturer's comments are very insightful. All in all, it is a great value for money!

By Pankaj N

Mar 21, 2019

It was an amazing course. I really enjoyed all the quizzes and assignments of the course. Now excited to begin Part-2 of this course.

By Gowtham S G B

Mar 31, 2023

Thanks to Charlie Nuttelman

Each week assessment is challenging.

Successfully completed 6 weeks course in 10 days.

Excited for Part 2.

By Ghiringhelli G

Nov 29, 2021

I found this couse very usefull, video lessons clear and the learning material and topics well calibrated to prepare advanced users.

By Pedro T

Sep 30, 2020

Thanks! I really feel like I learned a lot with this course and made me engage in many applications of my knowledge in my workplace.

By Daniel T

Apr 20, 2019

The best introductory course for Macros. It teaches from the beggining and very detailed and sooner you're programming great things!

By Adrian V W

Dec 26, 2018

After having tried all the exercices by my own, I am now able to write some subroutines and functions in Excel, which is quite cool.

By Juan J S

Oct 8, 2019

Useful and full of examples. You will build your knowledge. To make it even better I would include more interdisciplinary examples.

By Gerardo O M

Oct 19, 2018

Muy buen curso, los videos estan muy bien explicados, y te da apertura para aprender, los ejercicios son retadores y de buen nivel.

By Aakriti A

Aug 10, 2020

One of the most productive course i have ever gain chance to learn. Thank you Charlie and the team for providing this opportunity.

By Tammy G

May 21, 2018

Loved the class - lectures are short and to the point - assignments and quizzes challenge new skills - cannot wait to start Part 2

By Hichem D

Jul 13, 2022

This course has a very good content to start working with VBA for Excel, I recommend it. The instructor has made a very good job.

By Mohamed S B

Jun 19, 2020

the instructor is great and I enjoyed the way of assignments. it was a great start. I hope I will finish the rest of his courses.

By Abdul W K

May 16, 2020

Was a very helpful course, learned a lot of things from basic on VBA with perfect example videos. Hopefully could use it to work!

By 이승주

Jan 13, 2019

Wonderful course, well organized. I was a complete beginner to Excel/VBA, but I feel I have sufficiently understood the material.

By Andrey S

Mar 30, 2021

A well-prepared and thorough introduction into VBA. A bit lacks financial cases (they are mostly from engineering and sciences).

By Heloisa N T

Jul 9, 2020

It is possible to follow the course even if you are not familiar with maths. I would recommend you are at least familiar macros.

By Michal P

Nov 4, 2019

Challenging but rewarding at the end. One of very few courses that teaches not only the subject but the actual thinking process.