Google Apps Script Training Intermediate Ipswich

Ipswich Intermediate Google Apps Script Overview

With its historic docks, Ipswich combines a rich maritime heritage with modern attractions.

Belstead Road
Ipswich
Suffolk
IP2 9HB

The Belstead Brook Hotel sits in nine acres of tranquil gardens, alongside a willow-lined stream. The original 16th Century hunting lodge is still very much at the heart of the hotel, housing a restaurant, bar and private dining rooms. An ideal place for training the Google Apps Script Training Intermediate.

Alternatively if you live in and around Ipswich 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.

Apart from Google Apps Script Training training we conduct many other training courses in Ipswich.

Course Duration: 1 Day

Course Prerequisites for your training in Ipswich

This intermediate-level course is ideal if you've already dabbled in Apps Script or similar tools. Before joining, we recommend the following:

• Experience using Google Sheets, including formulas and basic spreadsheet tasks
• Some familiarity with Google Apps Script or JavaScript concepts, no need to be an expert, but you should be comfortable looking at simple code
• Previous use of custom functions or basic automation in Google Sheets is helpful but not essential

Complete Course Outline

Introduction to Google Apps Scripting

• What is Google Apps Scripting
• JavaScript or Google Apps Script
• Google spreadsheet limitations

Viewing the Code

• Google Apps Script - examples
• Executing the code

User Defined Functions

• Built-in functions and user defined functions
• Why write user-defined functions?
• Using user-defined functions
• Introducing JavaScript functions
• User-defined functions and JavaScript functions
• Error checking

Calculations

• Numeric calculations
• Date functions
• Text functions
• Using JavaScript library methods
• Function callbacks
• Getting information about the spreadsheet

Programming Constructs

• Variables and data types
• Conditional logic using IF and SWITCH
• Looping statements (do | while | for)

Excel VBA and Google Apps Script Comparison

• Boilerplate code
• Worksheets
• Protect sheets
• Ranges
• Selection
• UsedRange / getDataRange()
• Colours
• Can I still use Offset?
• Other VBA / GAS comparisons

Other Related Courses

Google Sheets Beginners Training Course

Google Sheets Intermediate Training Course

Google Apps Script Beginners Training Course

Post-Course Resources

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