Automating Google Sheets with Google Apps Script Beginners Leicester

Leicester Beginners Automating Google Sheets with Google Apps Script Overview

Leicester boasts a multicultural atmosphere and is famous for its association with King Richard III.

1st Floor, Gateway House
Grove Business Park
Enderby
Leicester
LE19 1SY
United Kingdom

The centre at Grove Park is conveniently located immediately off the junction with the M1 and M69 Motorways. The central location provides an ideal base for not just Leicester companies but also national businesses looking for an accessible UK base. Leicester City Centre is a 10 minute drive and the motorways are less than 5 minutes away. A great venue for your Beginners Automating Google Sheets with Google Apps Script.

Alternatively if you live in and around Leicester and wish to have your training on-site the we can provide all the equipment, included laptops and projector, required. All we ask is that you provide a little space for the trainer to set up.

There are many other computer training courses in Leicester. Please take the time to look through them.

Course Duration: 1 Day

Course Prerequisites for your training in Leicester

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