Visio for Beginners («V3K»)

1 Introduction to Microsoft Visio

• Basic functions
• Terms
• User interface
• Navigation

2 Creating diagrams

• Formatting, positioning and customizing shapes
• Connecting lines and connecting points
• Drawing sheets (foreground/background)

3 Customizing and formatting

• Templates, shapes, designs, styles and themes

4 Data linking and visualization

• Link shapes with data from external sources such as Excel

5 Advanced functions

• Create your own shapes and templates
• Layers, fields, hyperlinks
• Import/export

6 Tips and tricks

• Efficient working methods, best practices
• Avoid common mistakes

The Visio training is a mix of impulses and exercises.

Some of the following diagram types are created in the training:

1. Flowcharts: Representation of processes and workflows, e.g. for business processes or software development.
2. Organizational charts: Visualization of company structures and hierarchies.
3. Network diagrams: Representation of IT infrastructures, networks and connections.
4. Floor plans: Creation of room plans and layouts for offices, buildings or event venues.
5. Gantt charts: Project management tools for planning and monitoring project schedules.
6. UML diagrams: Modeling software architectures and designs.
7. Mindmaps: Visualization of ideas and concepts for brainstorming and planning.
8. Timelines: Visualization of events and milestones in chronological order.
9. Charts: Graphical representation of data and statistics, e.g. bar charts, line charts and pie charts.
10. Process maps: Clear representation of business processes and their interactions.

The exercises help participants to understand and apply the many possible uses of Visio. 

This Visio training is for professionals in IT, project management, engineering, architecture, marketing and other industries who want to improve their diagramming and visualization skills. 

Visio supports anyone who needs to present complex information clearly and accurately to make better decisions and manage projects more efficiently.

Familiarity with the Office palette.