Course Description

In this course, you'll learn fundamental skills while creating several types of diagrams using Visio Professional. You will create a directional map, a block diagram, a basic and a cross-functional flowchart, an organization chart, and an office layout. As you create these drawings, you will learn techniques to drag and manipulate Visio master shapes, create connections between shapes, and apply styles to shapes, text, and pages. You will generate an organization chart from imported data and edit custom properties to store additional information in your diagrams. You will learn shortcuts to enhance your productivity and use unique tools designed for each type of drawing. When you've completed the course, you will have a firm grasp of all of the skills needed to create any kind of diagram using Visio.

Course Content

Lesson 1: An Overview of Visio

Topic 1A: Visio Documents

Topic 1B: Elements of the Visio Window

Topic 1C: Visio Navigation

Lesson 2: Basic Skills: Creating a Directional Map

Topic 2A: Using Stencils

Topic 2B: Saving Files

Topic 2C: Manipulating Shapes

Topic 2D: Adding Text

Topic 2E: Stacking Order

Lesson 3: Basic Diagram Skills

Topic 3A: Enhancing Productivity

Topic 3B: Managing Shapes

Topic 3C: Applying Styles

Lesson 4: Flowcharts

Topic 4A: Connecting Shapes

Topic 4B: Page Styles

Topic 4C: Cross-Functional Flowcharts

Lesson 5: Organization Charts

Topic 5A: Creating an Organization Chart

Topic 5B: Organization Chart Data Wizard

Lesson 6: Floor Plan

Topic 6A: Creating an Office Layout

Topic 6B: Drawing Scale