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Course Name

Microsoft Visio Advanced

Duration

1 Day

Course Code

AFBMVA

Assumed Knowledge

Microsoft Visio Intermediate

Course Aims

This course is designed for Visio users who have some experience and want to learn more advanced skills and knowledge in making and working with different kinds of diagrams You will find out how to use stencils and customise them for your purposes, apply formatting and styling options to improve the look of your diagrams, manage pages and layers in multi-page diagrams, use data linking to connect your diagrams to external data sources, and export and share your diagrams in different formats and platforms.

What You Will Learn

This course teaches you how to create diagrams with shapes, text, data, connectors, flowcharts and organisational charts. You will also learn how to use and customise stencils, format and style your diagrams, work with pages and layers in multi-page diagrams, link your diagrams to external data sources, and export and share your diagrams in different formats and platforms.

Skills

  • Make and change various kinds of diagrams using elements like shapes, text, data, connectors, flowcharts and organisational charts
  • Use stencils and adjust them for your requirements, apply formatting and styling options to improve the look of your diagrams
  • Handle pages and layers in multi-page diagrams, use data linking to link your diagrams to external data sources, and export and share your diagrams in different formats and platforms

Who This Is For

This course is intended for people who already know and use Visio to some extent and want to improve their abilities and productivity. This course is appropriate for people who have careers that involve visual communication, such as engineering, architecture, project management, business analysis, or IT.

Course Content

Visio Intermediate Review

Advanced Shape Design & Customisation

  • Topic A

    Shape Geometry Editing

  • Topic B

    Shape Behaviour Customisation

Advanced Data Visualisation Techniques

  • Topic A

    Data Linking & Refresh

  • Topic B

    Data Graphics & Icon Sets

  • Topic C

    Custom Data Bars & Colours by Values

Custom Shape Behaviours with Macros

  • Topic A

    Introduction to Macros

  • Topic B

    Shape Automation with Macros

Advanced Cross Functional Flowcharts & Swimlanes

  • Topic A

    Advanced Cross Functional Flowcharts

  • Topic B

    Swimlane Customisation

Complex Organisational Charts & Reporting Structures

  • Topic A

    Matrix Organisational Charts

  • Topic B

    Reporting Relationships

Background Pages & Master Shape Customisation

  • Topic A

    Advanced Background Pages

  • Topic B

    Master Shape Customisation

Advanced Data Visualisations & Pivot Diagrams

  • Topic A

    Advanced Pivot Diagrams

  • Topic B

    Data Bars & Colour Scales

Integration with other Applications

  • Topic A

    Linking Visio with other Apps

  • Topic B

    Data Flow Diagrams in Power Automate

Collaboration & Publishing

  • Topic A

    Real Time Collaboration

  • Topic B

    Interactive Diagrams

Exporting & Advanced Printing Options

  • Topic A

    Exporting to Advanced Formats

  • Topic B

    High Quality Printing

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.

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