Introduction to Microsoft Visio 2013

In today's workplace, visual diagrams are an essential part of communication, from road maps to sales flows to process charts. Microsoft Visio provides you with an intuitive, customizable tool to easily create a professional-looking visual product by using its extensive gallery of shapes. In this Introduction to Microsoft Visio training class, you will create visually engaging diagrams, maps, and drawings, using graphical elements to make information easier to comprehend.

This course is taught in the 2016 version of the program. Your instructor will point out minor differences between versions.

Location

Public Classes: Delivered live online via WebEx and guaranteed to run . Join from anywhere!

Private Classes: Delivered at your offices , or any other location of your choice.

Goals

Identify the basic elements of Visio and their use.
Create a workflow diagram.
Build organization charts.
Design a floor plan.
Build a cross-functional flowchart.
Design a network diagram.
Style a diagram.

Outline

Getting Started with Visio
1. Perform Basic Tasks in the Visio Environment
2. Use Backstage Commands
3. Save a File
Working with Workflow Diagram Tools
1. Use Drawing Components
2. Modify a Drawing
3. Insert Callouts and Groups
Building Organization Charts
1. Create an Organization Chart Manually
2. Create Organization Charts by Using Starter Diagrams and the Organization Chart Wizard
3. Modify an Organization Chart
Designing a Floor Plan
1. Make a Basic Floor Plan
2. Model a Room Layout
Building a Cross-Functional Flowchart
1. Create a Cross-Functional Flowchart
2. Format a Cross-Functional Flowchart
Designing a Network Diagram
1. Create Network Diagrams
2. Use Shape Data
3. Use Layers
Styling a Diagram
1. Modify Shape and Connector Styles
2. Apply Themes and Variants
3. Use Containers

Class Materials

Each student in our Live Online and our Onsite classes receives a comprehensive set of materials, including course notes and all the class examples.

Class Prerequisites

Experience in the following is required for this Microsoft Visio class:

Students need to be familiar with using personal computers and have used a mouse and keyboard. Students should be comfortable in the Windows 8 environment and proficient in using Windows to access programs, navigate to information stored on the computer, and manage files and folders. Visio 2013 is not available for Windows XP.

Follow-on Courses

Advanced Microsoft Visio 2013

Introduction to Microsoft Visio 2013

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