If you have created databases and used macros to provide automation in Access, but now need to develop a more professional end result that is easy to update and maintain, this is the course for you.
For many people this is their first experience of programming, so there are no prerequisites in that direction. However, a good working knowledge of creating databases and using macros in Access is essential.
The VBA Programming Environment
- When to use VBA instead of Macros
Programming in the VBA Language
- Coding in Visual Basic for Applications
- Commenting Code
- Line Continuation Character
- Using Variables and Expressions
- Naming Conventions
- Defining Variables and Assigning Values
- Automatic or Explicit Declarations
- The Variant Data Type; Other Data Types
- Branching and Looping commands
- Indenting Code; Branching
- If…Then; Select Case
- Looping; For….Next
- Do….Loop; For Each…..Next
- Using Arrays and Collections
- Typing in Code
- Optional and Named Arguments
- Passing Arrays as Arguments
- Code Compilation
- Conditional Compilation Directives
- Finding Bugs; Types of Error
- Debugging Code; Stepping Options
- Watch Points and conditional Breakpoints
- AutoData – A Debugging Feature
Error Handling in VBA
- Using VBA to Handle Errors Generally
- Trapping Errors; Writing Useful Error Handlers
- Other Error Messages; Logging Errors
Manipulating Data; Data Access Objects & SQL
- Data Access Objects; DAO Hierarchy
- Working with Objects and Collections
- Opening Databases Programmatically
- Database and Recordset Objects
- Recordset Objects; Recordset Field Objects
- Dynasets; Snapshots
- Manipulating Data with VBA Methods
- Finding Records in a Recordset
- Editing Data in a Recordset
- Transaction processing Commands
- Using Recordsets to Manipulate Imported Data
- Creating, Using and Deleting Queries from VBA
- Changing Database Definitions through VBA
- Using SQL to Manipulate Databases
- SQL Data Modification Statements
- Methods of Running SQL from VBA Code
Class Modules and Form-Event Procedures
- Creating a Class Module
- Using Class Properties and Methods
- Using Form Events; Form Events and Properties
- Code Behind Forms; Changing Form Properties
- Solutions: Soft Validation
- Creating Validation Event Procedures
- Changing the Message at Run-Time
- Moving to a Specific Form control
- Solutions: Value Derivation
- Creating New Form Instances
- Solutions: Tying Forms/Reports Together
- Using Form Class Modules
The course runs from 9:30am through to 4:30pm.
You will learn in a relaxed environment with a small group of people. A specialist tutor will guide and encourage you through all the learning necessary to develop your skills and questions are always welcome.
Included with your course
We provide the following with online and training centre delivered courses.
- Course notes
- Certificate of attendance
- 90 days post course support
Online Delivery
A link to the online training platform will be sent before the course, simply click the link and follow the instructions.
- See Virtual / Remote training information for more details
- Contact us if you'd like to test the platform before the morning of the course
- You can be located anywhere in the world with an internet connection and your computer
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