ACLM Institute of Professional Studies

Advance VBA Programming - Online Courses & Certifications

40 HrsOnline / OfflineAdvancedACLM CertificationACLM Certification

COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Overview

ACLM Institute of Professional Studies presents Advance VBA Programming - Online Courses & Certifications, an advanced 40-hour programme focused primarily on Excel VBA and SQL. The course develops practical capability in recording, writing, modifying and testing macros; using VBA vocabulary for business data; creating userforms and controls; and building automation, dynamic charts and dashboards. VBA applications across Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook are introduced, while Excel remains the central learning environment. Training is available through online, offline and hybrid instructor-led formats, including live one-to-one learning. Offline delivery is available in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR.

WHY THIS COURSE

Why Learn This Course?

VBA enables professionals to automate repetitive Excel work, organise business data and create reusable reporting solutions. This course helps learners move from basic macro recording to structured VBA programming, event-driven automation, userform development, dynamic visualisation and dashboard creation. It is designed for professionals who need to improve the efficiency, consistency and usability of spreadsheet-based processes.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What You Will Learn

Record, write, modify and test Excel macros in the Visual Basic Editor.
Understand VBA syntax, procedures, variables, constants, operators and control structures.
Work with Excel objects such as workbooks, worksheets, ranges, cells, tables and charts.
Use events to trigger macros and understand relevant macro security considerations.
Automate business data activities related to accounting, sales, production and other operational areas.
Apply error handling, debugging and structured code practices to improve macro reliability.
Work with external and internal data concepts using Excel VBA and SQL.
Create userforms with command buttons, text boxes, list boxes and other controls.
Develop dynamic charts, graphs and dashboards from complex data sets and multiple sources.
Apply VBA-based automation and reporting techniques to practical company-oriented requirements.

SKILLS

Skills You Will Gain

Excel macro recording and customisation
VBA programming and code organisation
Business data processing and reporting
VBA debugging and error handling
Event-driven Excel automation
Userform and control programming
Dynamic chart and graph generation
Dashboard development
Excel VBA and SQL-based data work
Automation of repetitive company processes

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Who Should Join?

This advanced course is designed for senior-level professionals, team leaders, top management personnel, HR managers, finance and accounts professionals, data analysts and developers. It is also suitable for professionals who want to build practical capability in data analysis, reporting and VBA-based automation. Learners beginning their data-analysis journey are advised to consider the Level I course first.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites

Good working knowledge of Excel, including formulas, formatting and commonly used Excel tools, is strongly recommended. Any programming knowledge will support better understanding. Familiarity with business data is useful but not mandatory.

TRAINING APPROACH

Training Methodology

The programme is delivered by ACLM Institute of Professional Studies through instructor-led learning, live one-to-one sessions, offline training and hybrid training. The course includes assignments, learning notes and a weekly test on each topic. Delivery is available online for India and international markets, and offline in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR.

CURRICULUM

Detailed Course Syllabus

Module	Topics / Lessons
Module 1: Advanced Excel and VBA Foundations Establish the Excel knowledge and VBA development environment required for advanced automation. Learners connect spreadsheet structures with the Visual Basic Editor and prepare a disciplined approach to macro development.	Course orientation and VBA applications — Understand the course structure, advanced learning outcomes and the role of VBA across Microsoft applications, with Excel as the primary environment. 45 min Excel structures for VBA work — Review worksheets, workbooks, ranges, cells, tables, formulas, formatting and Excel tools required for reliable automation. 60 min Visual Basic Editor and project structure — Navigate the Visual Basic Editor, projects, modules, procedures and the basic relationship between Excel and VBA code. 60 min Macro-enabled workbooks and development workflow — Set up a practical workflow for creating, saving, testing and maintaining macro-enabled Excel solutions. 45 min Macro security and responsible use — Understand the purpose of macro security settings and the importance of controlled, reviewable automation in business workbooks. 45 min Foundation assignment and weekly test — Complete a guided foundation assignment and test understanding of Excel structures, the VBA environment and secure macro practices. 45 min
Module 2: Excel Macros Programming Move from recorded actions to editable and testable macros. Learners practise recording, writing, modifying and testing macros in the Visual Basic Editor.	Recording macros for repeatable work — Record a sequence of Excel actions and inspect the generated VBA code to identify automation opportunities. 50 min Writing and modifying recorded code — Edit recorded procedures, improve references and adapt macro logic to changing business data layouts. 55 min Absolute and relative references — Use appropriate references when automating ranges, cells and repeated operations across worksheets. 50 min Procedures and reusable macro design — Organise macro tasks into reusable procedures and apply clear naming and logical sequencing. 50 min Testing macro behaviour — Run macros systematically, inspect results and identify differences between expected and actual workbook behaviour. 50 min Macro programming assignment and test — Build and test a small Excel automation workflow based on a practical business-data requirement. 45 min
Module 3: VBA Vocabulary and Programming Logic Learn the core VBA vocabulary needed to communicate with Excel and process business data from accounting, sales, production and other operational contexts.	VBA syntax, statements and comments — Read and write clear VBA statements, use comments appropriately and structure code for maintainability. 50 min Variables, constants and data types — Declare and use variables and constants for business data, while selecting suitable data representations for common tasks. 55 min Operators and expressions — Apply arithmetic, comparison and logical operators to calculate, compare and evaluate business information. 50 min Conditional logic — Use decision-making structures to process different business conditions and outcomes. 50 min Loops and repeated data processing — Apply looping logic to process rows, ranges and repeated operations efficiently. 55 min Programming logic assignment and test — Create a procedure that applies variables, conditions and loops to a structured business-data task. 40 min
Module 4: Excel Object Model and Data Automation Develop practical control over Excel objects and use VBA to work with workbooks, worksheets, ranges and data-oriented structures.	Understanding the Excel object model — Explore the relationship between application, workbooks, worksheets, ranges and cells in VBA. 55 min Selecting and referencing Excel objects — Use reliable object references to work with data without depending unnecessarily on manual selections. 55 min Automating worksheets and ranges — Read, write, update and organise worksheet data through VBA procedures. 55 min Working with business data layouts — Apply automation techniques to accounting, sales, production and other structured data scenarios. 50 min Reusable data-processing procedures — Combine object references and programming logic to create repeatable data-processing routines. 45 min Data automation assignment and test — Automate a multi-step worksheet process and test the output against defined business requirements. 40 min
Module 5: Events, Debugging and Reliable VBA Create more responsive and dependable Excel solutions by using events, debugging techniques and error-handling practices.	Understanding VBA events — Learn what an event is, how it starts a macro and where event-driven automation can support workbook workflows. 50 min Worksheet and workbook event use cases — Design appropriate event-based actions for changes, opening workbooks and other practical Excel interactions. 55 min Breakpoints and step-by-step execution — Use the Visual Basic Editor to pause execution, follow code flow and inspect the cause of unexpected results. 55 min Immediate checks and variable inspection — Examine values during execution and use systematic checks to improve troubleshooting. 45 min Error handling concepts — Anticipate common runtime problems and structure procedures to respond more clearly when an error occurs. 55 min Reliability assignment and weekly test — Debug and improve an event-driven macro, documenting the issue, solution and test outcome. 40 min
Module 6: VBA with SQL and Business Reporting Apply Excel VBA to structured reporting tasks and introduce SQL-oriented data work in the context of Excel-based business analysis.	Business reporting workflow design — Translate a reporting requirement into source data, processing steps, output structure and review points. 45 min Preparing data for analysis — Use consistent layouts, fields and data handling practices to make business data suitable for automation and reporting. 50 min SQL concepts for Excel VBA users — Understand the role of SQL in selecting and working with structured business data alongside Excel VBA. 55 min Combining VBA processes with data queries — Plan how VBA-driven reporting workflows can use structured query concepts to support data retrieval and transformation. 55 min Automated summaries and reporting outputs — Build repeatable procedures for preparing summaries and presenting business information for review. 55 min VBA and SQL reporting assignment — Design a practical reporting workflow using Excel VBA and SQL concepts, followed by a topic test. 40 min
Module 7: VBA Forms and Controls for Excel Create interactive userforms that collect inputs and connect user actions with Excel macros and business processes.	Userforms and business input workflows — Understand how a userform acts as a dialog window for collecting inputs used by macros or programmes. 50 min Designing a practical userform — Plan form layout, labels, input flow and usability for a business-data entry requirement. 50 min Command buttons and text boxes — Add and program command buttons and text boxes to accept inputs and initiate procedures. 55 min List boxes and additional controls — Use list boxes and other relevant controls to support selection, navigation and structured data entry. 55 min Connecting controls to Excel procedures — Link user actions to VBA procedures that process inputs and update workbook data. 50 min Userform assignment and weekly test — Build a functional userform for a defined business process and verify its controls and outputs. 40 min
Module 8: Dynamic Charts, Dashboards and Capstone Bring together automation, data processing, user interaction and visual reporting in an integrated final solution.	Dynamic chart and graph planning — Identify suitable chart or graph formats and define how visual outputs should respond to changing data. 50 min Automating chart updates — Use VBA concepts to support dynamic chart and graph generation for clearer business representation. 55 min Dashboard structure and design — Plan dashboard sections, metrics, controls and outputs for complex data sets from various sources. 55 min Integrating macros, forms and reports — Combine workbook automation, userforms, data processing and visual outputs into a coherent solution. 55 min Capstone development and review — Develop an end-to-end company-oriented automation, reporting or dashboard project and review its usability and results. 55 min Final presentation and course assessment — Present the completed project, document the approach and complete the final assessment and feedback activity. 30 min

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Practical Projects

Company Data Automation Workbook — Design a reusable Excel VBA solution to automate a company-oriented data process. The project covers macro recording and customisation, data handling, repeatable procedures and a user-friendly workflow for business reporting. Tools: Microsoft Excel, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)
Dynamic Reporting and Visualisation Dashboard — Create a dashboard using complex data sets from multiple sources, with automated summaries and dynamic charts or graphs for clearer representation of business information. Tools: Microsoft Excel, VBA, charts, graphs and dashboard components
VBA Userform for Business Data Entry — Develop a userform that accepts user inputs through controls such as command buttons, text boxes and list boxes, validates or processes the inputs and uses macros to update an Excel-based output. Tools: Microsoft Excel, VBA UserForms and form controls

CAREER APPLICATION

Career Opportunities

The skills developed in this course can support work involving Excel automation, business reporting, data analysis, operational dashboards and VBA-based process improvement. Relevant application areas include finance and accounts, HR reporting, sales analysis, production reporting, management reporting and data-focused development work. The course does not guarantee employment or placement.

CERTIFICATION

Certification

Learners who complete the programme receive an ACLM Institute - Certificate of Participation, subject to the institute's course completion requirements. The certification available for this course is a certificate of participation and should not be interpreted as an employment, university or statutory accreditation claim.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the Advance VBA Programming course?

The course duration is 40 hours.

Is this course online or offline?

The course is available through online, offline and hybrid training modes. Online learning is available for India and international markets. Offline delivery is available in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR.

What is the main technology covered?

The primary focus is Excel with VBA and SQL. The course also introduces VBA applications across Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Who should join this advanced course?

It is designed for senior professionals, team leaders, management personnel, HR managers, finance and accounts professionals, data analysts and developers who need VBA-based automation and reporting skills.

Are Excel skills required?

Yes. Candidates should have a good command of Excel, including formulas, formatting and various Excel tools. Programming knowledge is helpful for better understanding.

Will I learn to create dashboards and charts?

Yes. The practical focus includes dynamic charts and graphs and the development of dashboards using complex data sets from various sources.

Will I learn to create Excel userforms?

Yes. The course covers userforms and controls including command buttons, text boxes, list boxes and other controls, together with their programming in VBA.

Does the course include assignments and tests?

Yes. The training includes assignments, notes and a weekly test on each topic.

What certificate is provided?

ACLM Institute of Professional Studies provides a Certificate of Participation for this course, subject to the institute's completion requirements.

Does the course guarantee a job or placement?

No. The course provides skills training and a certificate of participation; employment, placement and salary outcomes are not guaranteed.

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