The first two modules of this hands-on course introduce participants to simplifying and communicating information through data-driven visuals. Participants will learn how to: build organizational charts, design a floor plan, and create network diagrams.
In the final two modules, participants will create stunning data-driven diagrams and vector graphics and will learn how to: design advanced plans and diagrams, enhance drawings with 3-D shapes, build GANNT charts and Timelines from external data sources, including Excel, Project and Access, and automate processes by building macros.
Module 1
- Navigate Visio Interface with easeÂ
- Create and build a flowchartÂ
- Can create an organization chartÂ
- Be able to design a floor planÂ
- Perform Basic Tasks in the Visio EnvironmentÂ
- Use Backstage CommandsÂ
- Save a FileÂ
- Use Drawing ComponentsÂ
- Modify a DrawingÂ
- Insert Callouts and GroupsÂ
- Create an Organization Chart ManuallyÂ
- Create Organization Charts by Using Starter Diagrams and the Organization Chart WizardÂ
- Modify an Organization ChartÂ
- Make a Basic Floor PlanÂ
- Model a Room LayoutÂ
Module 2
- Can create cross-functional flow chartsÂ
- Can use layers in a diagramÂ
- Ability to modify shapes and connectorsÂ
- Be able to use containers to organize tasks
- Create a Cross-Functional FlowchartÂ
- Format a Cross-Functional FlowchartÂ
- Create Network DiagramsÂ
- Use Shape DataÂ
- Use LayersÂ
- Modify Shape and Connector StylesÂ
- Apply Themes and VariantsÂ
- Use ContainersÂ
Module 3
- Make an Organization Chart from an Excel Spreadsheet
- Generate a Pivot Diagram from an Excel Spreadsheet
- Create a Gantt Chart from a Project File
- Create a Timeline from a Project File
- Connect a Map to an Access Database
- Create Macros
- Modify ShapeSheets
- Build Advanced Shapes
- Save and Share Drawings with OneDrive
- Review Drawings
- Insert Drawings into Other Office Files
- Export Drawings
- Print Drawings
Module 4
- Create a Microsoft Account and Log in to Visio
- Build Advanced Plans
- Build Advanced Diagrams
- Use 3-D Shapes
- Work with Shape Styles
- Define Shape Styles
- Apply Backgrounds, Borders, and Titles
- Create Simple Custom Shapes
- Create Custom Stencils
- Create Custom Templates





