MS Excel – Intelligent Automation with Power Query, VBA and AI (MSEVB1)

Microsoft, Programming

Times have changed, and simply writing macros is no longer enough for fast, automated data processing in Excel. Our course will teach you how to seamlessly combine Power Query for rapid data cleansing and preparation with the VBA language for comprehensive Excel control and advanced operations.

We will integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the entire process as your personal assistant for planning procedures, explaining code, modifying macros, finding errors and checking the final solution. All of this is approached with an emphasis on formulating requests correctly, verifying outputs and working with data securely.

THIS TRAINING COURSE WILL HELP YOU:

  • Use Power Query to clean, transform and load data
  • Compare the advantages and disadvantages of using Power Query and VBA
  • Navigate the VBA editor environment
  • Use VBA syntax and general programming concepts
  • Use AI tools to plan procedures, explain VBA code, find errors and generate solution alternatives

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • Advanced MS Excel users who need to transform their data quickly and automate repetitive tasks using VBA
  • Self-taught users who record macros and need to understand the recorded VBA code and modify it
  • Users who want to use AI tools when working with Excel but need to know how to formulate requests correctly and check the results

COURSE LOCATION AND AVAILABLE DATES



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Course content:

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  • Introduction and Basic Concepts
    1. What Power Query is and when to use it.
    2. When it is appropriate to use Power Query and when to use VBA
    3. Where AI can help when working with Excel
  • Data Transformation Using Power Query
    1. Introduction to the Power Query editor environment.
    2. Basics of data transformation in Power Query
    3. Data cleansing, changing data types, filtering and merging tables
    4. Saving and loading transformation results into Excel
    5. Using AI to plan a transformation procedure
    6. Using AI to explain steps in Power Query
    7. When Power Query is not enough and when it is appropriate to move to VBA
  • Basic Concepts and the VBA Editor Environment
    1. Recording and running macros
    2. Hidden workbooks and the personal macro workbook
    3. VBA language structure
    4. Modules, procedures, functions and comments
    5. Reading and modifying code created by the macro recorder
    6. Using AI to explain unfamiliar VBA code
  • Writing Simple Macros
    1. Memory variables – types, declaration and use
    2. Procedures and user-defined functions
    3. Calculation formulas, syntax and operators
    4. Loops and branching
    5. Using AI to design a macro based on a written specification
  • AI as an Assistant for Debugging VBA Code
    1. How to describe an error correctly and provide the error message to AI
    2. How to provide AI with part of the code without sensitive data
    3. How to request a simple explanation of the error and corrected code
  • Running Procedures Based on Events
    1. The Excel object model
    2. Worksheet, workbook and application events
    3. Using AI to design a simple workflow for an Excel application.
  • Safe and Sensible Use of AI When Working with Data
    1. What not to enter into AI: personal data, passwords, internal data and trade secrets
    2. How to provide a table structure without real data
    3. The difference between a public AI tool and a corporate environment
    4. Recommended procedure: request, proposal, review, test file, production use
  • Practical Final Example
    1. Loading and cleaning data using Power Query
    2. Preparing a table for further processing
    3. Creating a VBA macro to export selected records and running it with a button
    4. Using AI to explain or check part of the code
Prerequisites:
Good knowledge of everyday work with MS Excel (advanced formulas, filters)
Recommended previous course:
MS Excel – Efficient data processing for advanced users (MSE2)
Recommended follow-up course:
MS Excel – Advanced VBA Programming (MSEVB2)
Schedule:
3 days (9:00-17:00)
Price per person:
396.00 € ( 479.16 € incl. 21% VAT)

Training and learning environment

IT classroom with desks, computer monitors, and a projection screen at the front.
What does the environment for in-person IT courses look like?We hold training courses in our own classrooms equipped with modern computer equipment for each participant and a large projection screen. Each workstation is fitted with a powerful computer for seamless practical exercises, and the environment supports a calm, friendly atmosphere during training.
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Do I need to bring my own laptop to the classroom IT course?Our training rooms are fully equipped, so you do not need to bring your own laptop. A modern computer with all necessary hardware and software is ready for you at your workstation.
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Will you receive an official certificate after completing an IT course?Yes, upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive an official ICT Pro certificate confirming your participation and acquired technical skills. You can use it to verify your qualifications or add it to your professional profile.
Exterior view of the COMGUARD office building on Sochorova Street in Brno.
Where can you find our training center in Brno?The premises of the ICT Pro training center are located on the 1st floor of the COMGUARD building at Sochorova 38 in Brno. Positioned on the border of Žabovřesky and Komín, the location is easily accessible by both car and public transport.
Exterior view of the Opatov Park office building in Prague, Chodov.
Where can you find our training center in Prague?The premises of the ICT Pro training center are located on the 1st floor of the Opatov Park building at Líbalova 1, Prague 11 – Chodov. The location provides a comfortable environment for your education with convenient access.
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What facilities and refreshments are available to you during training breaks?Our training centers feature a fully equipped kitchenette for a comfortable break during your courses. The facilities include a coffee machine, microwave, kettle, and a wide selection of drinks and snacks.
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What beverage refreshments are available during your course?A beverage station with a coffee machine, teas, syrups, and water is at your disposal throughout the entire training session. You can enjoy a coffee or another drink of your choice anytime during breaks.
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What light refreshments are provided for you during the courses?During course breaks, participants can enjoy light sweet snacks, pastries, and fruit syrups to mix their own drinks. Fresh water dispenser and plates are also available for your convenience.
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Should I bring my own snacks to ICT Pro training?There is no need to. A wide selection of savory snacks, sweet biscuits, and snack bars is available for you during breaks. Boost your energy for all-day focus right inside the training center premises.
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Can you spend training breaks in the fresh air?Yes, an outdoor terrace is available at our training center. During breaks between learning sessions, you can relax in the fresh air in a pleasant green environment.
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Where can you relax during course breaks?Our training center features a spacious outdoor terrace with seating options. During breaks between learning sessions, you can step outside to relax and recharge in the fresh air.