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Free ebook: VBA & Macros Quick Start
Record, edit, and write simple VBA macros to automate repetitive Excel work — no programming background needed.
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Turn Automation, Macros & VBA into a course path
VBA & Macros strings this into a structured, advanced-friendly path with a full lesson list.
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Macro recording, VBA basics, workbook events, loops, user forms, worksheet automation, and practical code safety.
Each item pairs the learning structure with curated public YouTube resources where available, so learners can move from outline to video practice quickly.
Capture repeated actions, assign a shortcut, and understand the generated VBA.
Leila Gharani
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Chandoo
Open on YouTube (opens in a new tab)Navigate modules, procedures, variables, ranges, and the Immediate window.
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Use For Each, If statements, and range loops to automate repeated worksheet logic.
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Run code when users open files, change cells, or activate sheets.
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WiseOwlTutorials
Open on YouTube (opens in a new tab)Understand trusted locations, signed macros, file formats, and safe distribution.
Real Excel screenshots showing what this topic looks like in practice.
WiseOwlTutorials
Structured VBA course playlist covering the main foundations needed for Excel macro automation.
Open on YouTube (opens in a new tab)Leila Gharani
Practical beginner-friendly macro recorder example that moves from recording to adapting the generated VBA.
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Focused starting point for navigating the Visual Basic Editor before writing macros.
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Targeted lesson for repetition logic using Do Until and Do While loops.
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Clear follow-on video for For Next loops, one of the most common VBA automation patterns.
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Focused introduction to event-driven macros in Excel.
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Advanced resource for handling application-level events across workbooks.
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Useful for macro safety because it covers enabled content, trusted locations, and macro-enabled workbook behavior.
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Beginner-friendly walkthrough for recording, editing, and running Excel macros.
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Kenji Explains
Practical overview of how VBA can automate repetitive Excel work.
Open on YouTube (opens in a new tab)Chandoo
Broad masterclass that moves from macro basics into usable VBA code examples.
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MyOnlineTrainingHub
Introduces automation concepts for Excel users who are new to programming.
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