Visio 2016 - Beginner

Course Overview

From the earliest eras of human existence, visual images have been used to represent knowledge, data, and information. Beginning with the Paleolithic cave paintings and continuing to today’s most complex computer networks, these images leverage the ability of the human brain to rapidly perceive patterns and trends from visual representations.

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. By following the exercises in this course, you will create visually engaging diagrams, maps, and drawings, using graphical elements to make information easier to comprehend.

Duration

6 Hours. Training times can be arranged in more manageable session of 3 hours over 2 days.

Delivery Method

Training times can be arranged according to your date and times requirements, delivered virtually or on-site at your premises by one of our professional facilitators. Alternatively, you can join a virtual public course by clicking on the Register Now button.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for persons who are new to Visio and who will be using Visio to create basic workflows and perform end-to-end flowcharting.

Prerequisites

To ensure your success, you will need to be familiar with using personal computers, including a mouse and keyboard. You 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. To meet this prerequisite, you can take any one or more of the following Logical Operations courses:

• Using Microsoft® Windows® 10
• Microsoft® Windows® 10: Transition from Windows® 7

Course Content

1. Getting Started with Visio 2016

• Perform basic tasks in the Visio environment
• Use backstage commands
• Save a file

2. Working with Workflow Diagram Tools

• Use drawing components
• Modify a drawing
• Insert callouts and groups

3. Building Organization Charts

• Create an organization chart manually
• Create organization charts by using starter diagrams and the organization chart wizard
• Modify an organization chart

4. Designing a Floor Plan

• Make a basic floor plan
• Model a room layout

5. Building a Cross-Functional Flowchart

• Create a cross-functional flowchart
• Format a cross-functional flowchart

6. Designing a Network Diagram

• Create network diagrams
• Use shape data
• Use layers

7. Styling a Diagram

• Modify shape and connector styles
• Apply themes and variants
• Use containers

Appendix A: New Features in Visio 2016

The Secret to Success

Short courses are an easy and effective way to upskill your people. This enables them to apply their new knowledge in your workplace immediately.