Microsoft Visio

Intermediate

Back to Courses

Course Details

Course Name

Microsoft Visio Intermediate

Duration

1 Day

Course Code

AFBMVI

Assumed Knowledge

Microsoft Visio Essentials

Course Aims

The course covers topics such as custom shape styles, shape effects, smart shapes, data linking, formatting connectors, containers, callouts, data graphics, data bars, cross functional flowcharts, swimlanes, custom organisational charts, background pages, master shapes, shape operations, layers, pivot diagrams, co-authoring, and exporting. By the end of the course, learners will be able to create professional-looking diagrams that convey complex information effectively and efficiently.

What You Will Learn

This course will teach you how to use Visio’s advanced features to create custom and data-linked diagrams, flowcharts, organisational charts, pivot diagrams, and more. You will also learn how to collaborate and share your diagrams effectively. This course is for intermediate Visio users who want to improve their skills and efficiency.

Skills

  • Apply custom shape styles, effects, and smart shapes to enhance the appearance and functionality of your diagrams
  • Link your diagrams to data sources and display dynamic data using data graphics, data bars, and pivot diagrams
  • Create cross-functional flowcharts, swimlanes, and custom organisational charts to represent complex processes and structures

Who This Is For

This course is intended for people who already have some familiarity and practice with Visio and want to improve their skills and productivity. This course is appropriate for people who work in areas that need visual communication, such as engineering, architecture, project management, business analysis, or IT.

Course Content

Visio Essentials Review

  • Topic A

    Review Visio Essentials

Advanced Shape Formatting & Styles

  • Topic A

    Custom Shape Styles

  • Topic B

    Shape Effects

  • Topic C

    Shape Formatting

SmartShape & Shape Data

  • Topic A

    Creating SmartShapes

  • Topic B

    Shape Data Linking

Advanced Connector Techniques

  • Topic A

    Formatting Connectors

  • Topic B

    Dynamic Connector Behaviour

Containers & Callouts

  • Topic A

    Using Containers

  • Topic B

    Callouts & Annotations

Data Graphics & Data Bars

  • Topic A

    Data Graphics

  • Topic B

    Data Bars

Cross Functional Flowcharts & Swimlanes

  • Topic A

    Cross Functional Flowcharts

  • Topic B

    Swimlanes & Dividers

Advanced Organisational Charts

  • Topic A

    Custom Organisational Charts

  • Topic B

    Reporting Structures

Background Pages & Masters

  • Topic A

    Working with Background Pages

  • Topic B

    Master Shapes

Advanced Visio Features

  • Topic A

    Shape Operations

  • Topic B

    Layers & Visibility

Data Visualisation & Pivot Diagrams

  • Topic A

    What are Pivot Diagrams?

  • Topic B

    Data Bars & Colours by Values

Collaboration & Exporting

  • Topic A

    Co-authoring in Visio

  • Topic B

    Exporting & Sharing

Course Progression

At Appetite for Business, we have a variety of courses to help you master Microsoft Visio, the most comprehensive and flexible diagramming software in the world. Whether you are a beginner who wants to make and edit simple diagrams, an intermediate user who wants to improve your diagrams with advanced features, an advanced user who wants to handle and automate complex diagrams, or an expert user who wants to discover the full potential of Visio, we have a course that meets your needs and objectives.
Our courses cover topics such as using shapes, stencils, and templates, applying layout, design, and data tools, making and modifying different types of diagrams, such as flowcharts, organization charts, floor plans, and network diagrams, working with layers, themes, and backgrounds, using keyboard shortcuts and custom commands, integrating diagrams with other applications and online resources, and sharing and collaborating on diagrams. You will also learn tips, tricks, and best practices to help you work productively and effectively with Visio.

Microsoft Visio Introduction

0.5 Day

Microsoft Visio Essentials

1 Day

Microsoft Visio Intermediate

1 Day

Microsoft Visio Advanced

1 Day

Microsoft Visio Masterclass

3 Days

Why Companies Love Working with Appetite for Business

Join 100 + companies using our services to meet their growth needs.

Book your course today

With your award-winning training partner to unlock the potential of Microsoft 365.
Get in touch