Automating Google Sheets with Google Apps Script Beginners Hammersmith

Hammersmith Beginners Automating Google Sheets with Google Apps Script Overview

If you're wanting to book your Automating Google Sheets with Google Apps Script and are wondering about the following:

• You don't know what course to take!
• You have no idea of your skill level.
• You are wanting training for your team.

Then we'll be happy to help you choose or design a course that suits you. We can come to you but should you want to get away to do the Automating Google Sheets with Google Apps Script then the offices we use in Hammersmith are at:

Hammersmith
Crown House
72 Hammersmith Rd
Hammersmith
London W14 8TH

An ideal location for your Automating Google Sheets with Google Apps Script Beginners training course. The training centre is situated in the heart of west London between Hammersmith and Kensington.

The building, Crown House, is bright and modern with large windows giving the training course location a spacious, airy and comfortable feel. Within easy walking distance of Hammersmith High Street.

The training course location is close to major roads, local bus routes and several London Underground stations the closest being Barons Court.

There are many other computer training courses in Hammersmith & Fulham available. Please see if there is a course for you.

Hammersmith is a lively area with a thriving arts scene, including the famous Hammersmith Apollo.

Course Duration: 1 Day

Course Prerequisites for your training in Hammersmith

To benefit from this course, you should have:

• Basic knowledge of Google Sheets
• Familiarity with spreadsheet formulas and functions
• Willingness to learn coding concepts (no prior coding experience required)
• Access to a Google Workspace account with Google Sheets
• Basic understanding of JavaScript is helpful but not mandatory

Complete Course Outline

Introduction to Google Sheets Apps Script

• Introduction to VBA and extending it to Google Apps Script
• Enhancing workflows with Google Apps Script
• Key differences between Excel VBA and Google Apps Script
• Common use cases for automating Google Sheets with Apps Script

Transitioning from VBA to Google Apps Script

• Introduction to JavaScript and its role in Apps Script
• What is Google Apps Script?
• Key features of Apps Script for users familiar with VBA
• Accessing and automating Google Sheets via Apps Script
• Handling quotas, limits, and asynchronicity in Apps Script
• Comparison between VBA and Apps Script functionality

Automating Google Sheets with Apps Script

• Running basic scripts to manipulate Google Sheets data
• Using triggers and events to automate repetitive tasks
• Writing data across multiple Google Sheets from a script
• Creating custom menus and extending Google Sheets functionality
• Example: Automating data imports and exports in Google Sheets

Debugging and Error Handling in Google Apps Script

• Using the Apps Script debugger
• Handling errors with try-catch blocks
• Example: Implementing error handling in a Google Sheets script

Dynamic Ranges and Formulas in Google Sheets

• Creating dynamic ranges in Google Sheets using Apps Script
• Writing custom formulas with Apps Script
• Practice exercise: Automating sum calculation for a list of products

Working with Functions in Google Apps Script

• Returning values from functions in Apps Script
• Example: Calculating the last row of data in a Google Sheet
• Passing arguments between functions for dynamic workflows

Practical Use Cases for Automating Google Sheets

• Exercise: Dynamically selecting and summing a column in Google Sheets
• Automating data entry and analysis in Google Sheets with Apps Script
• Creating interactive forms and reports within Google Sheets

Google Apps Script for Add-ons and Extensions

• Integrating Google Sheets with other Google Workspace services
• Creating custom add-ons for Google Sheets
• Example: Publishing and securing Google Sheets Add-ons

Comprehensive Practice Project

• Automating a product lookup and pricing tool in Google Sheets
• Empowering users to automate workflows in Google Sheets

Other Related Courses

Google Sheets Beginners Training

Google Sheets Intermediate Training

Google Apps Script Intermediate Training

Post-Course Resources

• Training notes & exercise files
• Online materials: video tutorials & shortcuts
• 3 months post training support