Introduction to Visual Basic using Karel the Robot in Excel (Udemy.com)
Programming a Virtual Robot
Created by: Scott Knecht
Last updated July 2018
What you will learn
- Students who apply themselves will find a breakthrough in their approach to designing macros.
How it compares
Against the other 355 rated Udemy courses in Excel on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.0 out of 5higher than 3% of them
- Reviews66#344 of 356 by number of reviews
- Length0.6 hoursshorter than 98% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2018earlier than 81% of them
Course Description
Karel the Robot, used by Stanford University and implemented here in Excel VBA, is a fun way to engage new students in creating programs.
Stripping away any cumbersome details, we will use Karel the Robot to focus on the essence of programming. We will practice how to organize your thoughts into the proper structure which will sharpen your skills for more difficult problems.
Instructor Details
- 4.0 Rating
66 Reviews
Scott Knecht
Enjoy interesting challenges which capitalize on my strengths in creating tools, optimizing processes and maximizing efficiency. Throughout my career, I've used the challenges of my primary role as a catalyst to further my strengths in Data Science.
My experience has been with ever the ever changing environment in the Automotive Industry. I've been in all logistic areas and have sough to implement practical solutions with limited resources.
Being a perpetual student of online material, I realize the importance of engagement and approach.
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Reviews
By Adrian Martinez on 7/2/2022
Amazing. Incredible.
By Ersin TANYELİ on 8/1/2020
I couldnt understand this course
By Clint Alan Johnson on 5/7/2020
Clint Alan Johnson has successfully completed: "Introduction to Visual Basic using Karel the Robot in Excel", course of instruction.
By Surbhi Arora on 10/30/2019
Its 32 bil and everyone has 64 bit excel these days.....had to leave after 5 mins
By Tomislav Horvat on 5/24/2019
I loved it! Great resources, links, files, tempo and timing. I would recommend this for beginners and advanced users!
By Flavio Pezzini on 1/10/2019
non era cio di cui mi aspettavo...
By Costas Ambatzidis on 12/8/2018
Has potential as an educational resource. Video volume should be increased,
By Aravindakshudu Jangam on 9/28/2022
By Alexander Droujinine on 3/19/2020
By Tasha on 6/24/2019
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Overall Score : 80 / 100






