Microsoft Visio

Essentials

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Course Details

Course Name

Microsoft Visio Essentials

Duration

1 Day

Course Code

AFBMVE

Assumed Knowledge

None

Course Aims

This course is designed to introduce you to the basics of Microsoft Visio, a powerful diagramming software that can help you create and communicate visually. You will learn how to use Visio to create different types of diagrams, such as flowcharts, organisational charts, cross-functional charts, and more. Finally, you will learn how to print, save, and share your diagrams in various formats and platforms.

What You Will Learn

You will learn how to use the Visio interface, shapes, stencils, and data features to make your diagrams more dynamic and informative. You will also learn how to format, print, save, and share your diagrams in various formats, and how to collaborate with others using Visio Online and OneDrive.

Skills

  • Create and edit various types of diagrams in Visio, such as flowcharts, organisational charts, cross-functional charts, and more
  • Customise your diagrams with stencils, shapes, connectors, text boxes, data linking, shape data, and formatting options
  • Print, save, and share your diagrams in different formats and platforms, and how to collaborate with others using Visio Online and OneDrive

Who This Is For

This course if for anyone who wants to learn how to create and edit professional-looking diagrams for various purposes, such as business process modelling, project management, network design, or software engineering. The course would also benefit people who work in teams and need to collaborate and communicate effectively using diagrams e.g. business analysts who need to document and optimize business processes using flowcharts, swimlane diagrams, or BPMN notation.

Course Content

Getting Started with Visio

  • Topic A

    Introduction to Visio

  • Topic B

    Understanding Visio Versions

  • Topic C

    Navigating the Interface

Creating Basic Diagrams

  • Topic A

    Starting a new Diagram

  • Topic B

    Adding Shapes

  • Topic C

    Connecting Shapes

Working with Stencils

  • Topic A

    What are Stencils?

  • Topic B

    Custom Stencils

Formatting & Styling

  • Topic A

    Formatting Shapes

  • Topic B

    Themes & Variations

Managing Pages & Layers

  • Topic A

    Adding & Deleting Pages

  • Topic B

    What are Layers?

Diagram Tools & Techniques

  • Topic A

    Using Dynamic Grid & Alignements

  • Topic B

    Autoconnect & Quick Shapes

  • Topic C

    Using Rulers & Guides

Adding Text & Data to Diagrams

  • Topic A

    Using Text Boxes

  • Topic B

    Data Linking

Shape Data & Custom Properties

  • Topic A

    Adding Shape Data

  • Topic B

    Shape Data Visualisation

Working with Connector Lines

  • Topic A

    Formatting Connectors

  • Topic B

    Dynamic Connectors

Cross Functional Flowcharts & Swimlanes

  • Topic A

    Cross Functional Flowcharts

  • Topic B

    Swimlanes

Basic Organisational Charts

  • Topic A

    Creating Organisational Charts

Exporting & Sharing Diagrams

  • Topic A

    Printing Diagrams

  • Topic B

    Saving & Sharing Diagrams

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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