Microsoft Visio Essentials

Course Times

• 9am to 4pm

Course Content

Getting started with Visio

• Visio overview
• The Visio screen

Visio Fundamentals

• Working with templates
• Working with stencils
• Finding shapes
• Working with shapes
• Working with connectors
• Applying formatting and themes
• Working with text
• Working with drawing pages
• Adding headers and footers
• Previewing and printing a drawing

Working with Visio Design Elements

• Creating and modifying stencils
• Creating and editing shape masters
• Setting and modifying shape data
• Working with layers
• Working with containers

Working with Specific Drawing Types

• Working with organisation charts
• Importing organisation chart data from Excel
• Adding images to organisation charts
• Working with cross-functional flowcharts
• Adding swimlanes and phases
• Working with advanced flowcharts
• Creating sub-process pages from existing shapes
• Creating sub-process pages from blank

Working with Plan 2 Features

• Integration with Excel data visualizer
• Use PowerPoint slide snippets

• Create a Visio diagram using stencils
• Insert, Edit and Format text
• Add and modify connectors
• Print and output diagrams
• Use different design templates
• Design shapes, stencils and templates
• Interact with other applications

Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint is desired.

“Very useful course that I will use often in my workplace”  Jane from Public Transport Authority

“I enjoyed working through the examples together. Small class size ensured that everyone ‘got’ everything” Gordon from Insurance Commission of WA

“Good introduction to Visio. Provided the basics so the tool can be utilised when returning to the office” Paul from Landgate

“Loved being shown lots of shortcuts and thorough explanations of how sections work” Nicole from St. John Ambulance

“Great course, will use this regularly when back in the office” Nadia from City of Cockburn

“The best feature was being actively involved in practical exercises” Marika from Royal Perth Bentley Group

“Step by step instructions, easy to follow” Leanne from WA Salt Supply

“The best feature of this course was learning to apply background pages for corporate branding” Stacey from Frontier Software

“Easy to understand. Clear and precise explanation” Beatrice from Dept. of Justice

“The best feature of this course was creating from scratch rather than using templates” Kelly from Dept. of Health

“No hesitations on recommending this course” Kerry from Boeing Defence Australia

“Small class size allowed us to ask questions that were relevant to our organisation. Enjoyed the class and learnt a lot” Natalina from Landgate

“I was pleased to learn the full capabilities of Visio and the different ways it can be used” Jade from Water Corporation