Introduction to Microsoft Visio

1 Day, 9:00-4:00

Course Overview

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches students the skills needed to create any kind of diagram using Visio. In this course you will create a route map, a basic diagram and flowchart, and an organization chart. 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.

Course Objectives

Get started with Visio
Create a workflow diagram
Create an organization chart
Make a floor plan
Create a cross-functional flowchart
Create a network diagram
Style a diagram

Course Outline

Getting Started with Visio

Navigate the Visio Environment
The Visio Drawing Interface
Visio Ribbon Tabs
Key Drawing Components
Templates
Stencils
Shapes and Connectors
Tools
Customize the Interface
Use Backstage Commands
Save a File

Creating a Workflow Diagram

Use Drawing Components
Stencil and Shape Management
Alignment
Drawing Shortcuts
Modify a Drawing
Callouts and Groups

Building Organization Charts

Create an Organization Chart Manually
Organization Chart Elements
Modify an Organization Chart

Making a Floor Plan

Make a Basic Floor Plan
Drawing Scale
Zero Point
Create Custom Room Shapes
Model a Room Layout

Creating a Cross-Functional Flowchart

Create a Cross-Functional Flowchart
Format a Cross-Functional Flowchart

Creating a Network Diagram

Network Diagrams
Use Shape Data
Use Layers

Styling a Diagram

Shape and Connector Styles
Visio Design Tools
Connector Path Styles
Themes and Variants
Use Containers

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class as a private group class in the following delivery formats:

Live Virtual
1-4 students	$950
5-8 students	$1400
9-12 students*	$1600
*$100 per additional student

At Your Location
1-4 students	$1200
5-8 students	$1650
9-12 students*	$1850
*$100 per additional student

Private Group Training

Volume discounts of 5% to 20% are available when five or more training days are scheduled. For classes conducted at your location, you are responsible for the classroom setup which should include:

A computer for each student (with the appropriate software installed), and
An instructor workstation connected to a visual display (e.g., projector, smartboard, etc.).

Customization

Softek can easily customize a training course that covers the specific topics you require and integrate examples relevant to your work environment. Course customization is billed at $150 per hour and covers time needed to meet, discuss, prepare, and incorporate any specific examples into the training program. Once we have a better idea of what you have in mind, we will be glad to provide a specific price quote for the customization.

Why Choose Softek?

Live, virtual or in-person training
Instructors with 15+ years of experience
Detailed training guide
Certificate of completion
Money-back guarantee