Online Class: Microsoft Visio 2016

Dive into Microsoft Visio 2016, a versatile tool that exceeds basic Office diagram functions, providing superior design capabilities for multifaceted users. This course, rich with step-by-step lessons and practical exercises, empowers beginners and pros alike to fully harness Visio's comprehensive features, all without requiring program access.
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  • 13
    Lessons
  • 15
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Microsoft Visio 2016 is a program used to create diagrams and drawings of all types and for all purposes.  Unlike the basic diagram functions found in other Office programs, such as Word or Excel, Visio offers advanced drawing and diagram functions that can be useful for almost anyone, from home based users, to businesses, and including people such as architects and interior designers. 

This course will teach you how to:

·    Navigate Visio 2016 so you can find what you need, when you need to use it.

·    Work with stencils and shapes to create diagrams, flowcharts, rack diagrams, and more.

·    Add text labels to shapes and text headers to drawings.

·    Enter detailed data into shapes and customizing the data.

·    Insert images into drawings.

·    Work with layers and grouped shapes.

·    Create flowcharts, organization charts, and swimlane diagrams

·    Validate flowcharts and diagrams to check for errors.

·    Customize drawings with themes, variants, and special effects.

·    Print and share diagrams.

·    Visualize your data in your drawings with data graphics.

·    Work with containers and callouts to add structure to your drawings.

·    And more.

This course will teach you how to successfully use MS Visio 2016, no matter if you've ever used the program before or not.  Both the beginner and seasoned Visio user can benefit from this course, starting with the basics of the program and continuing on to more advanced features.  You do not need to have access to MS Visio 2016 to take or complete this course. However, it is recommended.
 
 
What to Expect from This Course

This course was designed to teach you how to successfully use MS Visio 2016, no matter if you've ever used the program before or not. Both the beginner and seasoned Visio user can benefit from this course, starting with the basics of the program and continuing on to more advanced features. You do not need to have access to MS Visio 2016 to take or complete this course. However, it is recommended.

We've broken this course down into multiple lessons to make it easier for students to study and practice the program. Each lesson details different features of Visio 2016 and provides step-by-step instructions on how to use them. At the end of each lesson, you will find a lesson exercise and lesson assignment. 

The lesson exercises were designed to test you on the material presented in that lesson.   Lesson exercises are graded; therefore, they are mandatory.   Lesson assignments give you a chance to practice what you've learned in the lesson by using Visio 2016.   These are optional and do not affect your grade, but it is encouraged that every student tries to complete them. 

There is also a course project included with the course. As with lesson assignments, the course project is optional.   It was created to help you tie everything you will learn in the course together, and use those skills to create a complete presentation. You will find instructions for the course project after lessons four, eight, and twelve.
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  • Android & iOS Friendly
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Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Visio 2016 Essentials

Visio 2016 is a versatile diagramming software ideal for creating everything from workflow and network diagrams to architectural drawings and timelines, offering enhanced features beyond what is available in other Microsoft Office tools. This course systematically introduces all of Visio's features and practices, providing exercises and projects to consolidate students' understanding and skills. Additional lesson topics: Microsoft Visio Step By Step; What's new in Visio 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Motives for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Exam 1

Lesson 2. A Comprehensive Guide to the Visio 2016 Ribbon and Toolbar

Adapting to a tablet interface is simplified with the Touch/Mouse Mode, increasing button spacing for easier command accessibility. Meanwhile, Visio incorporates the 'Tell Me' tool that aids in swiftly executing tasks by offering direct suggestions and shortcuts as queries are entered, eliminating the need for traditional help searches. Additional lesson topics: Tutorial for Visio 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 2

Lesson 3. Align, Move, and Connect Shapes in Visio

Visio 2016 facilitates diagram creation by employing a dynamic grid for alignment and connection through lines, enhancing layout organization. Users also explore AutoConnect, Quick Shapes, AutoAdd, and AutoDelete for efficient diagram development. Additional lesson topics: Find more shapes and stencils; A beginner's guide to Visio; Use the Shapes window to organize and find shapes 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 3

Lesson 4. Invisible and Visible Shape Grouping Essentials

Visio shapes gain an advanced structural dimension through grouping and container features, allowing for collective manipulation and easy management. The lesson provides insight into the applications and differences between invisible groups and visible containers, which aid in better presentation and workflow. Additional lesson topics: Review and add comments to Visio diagrams; Shape protection 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 4

Lesson 5. Visio Text Basics

Effortlessly add text to Visio drawings using familiar Office tools, facilitating seamless text application on shapes and pages. This guide explores text positioning, the usage of text boxes, and enhancements through ScreenTips and comments for a cohesive drawing experience. Additional lesson topics: Add, edit, move, or rotate text in Visio 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 5

Lesson 6. Elevating Your Visio Diagrams: Beyond Basic Drawings

The fusion of visuals and data in Visio 2016 offers users an innovative edge over conventional drawing tools, with Shape Data enabling detailed, context-rich diagrams. This lesson walks through the mechanism of infusing shapes with precise data attributes and configuring master shapes for repeated use. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 6

Lesson 7. Effortless Data Linking with Quick Import

Visio 2016 enhances the user experience by providing straightforward data linking capabilities that connect shapes to critical information from external databases. Hyperlinking to websites and documents adds versatility, positioning Visio as a powerful tool for interconnected data and process visualization. Additional lesson topics: Add data to shapes; Formatting Shape Data in Visio 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 7

Lesson 8. Mastering Image and File Insertion in Visio 2016: A Comprehensive Tutorial

For online images in Visio, use Bing or connect social media accounts like Facebook and Flickr, ensuring image licensing compliance. OneDrive also offers easy image imports, with Visio treating imported content similar to rich Office integrations but lacking connection points. Additional lesson topics: Insert pictures into a Visio diagram; Create an organization chart automatically from employee data 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 8

Lesson 9. Flowcharts and Organization Charts 101

In this lesson on Visio 2016, students move beyond the basics to construct sophisticated diagrams such as flowcharts and organization charts, employing techniques like dynamic connectors and grids for precision and clarity. From swimlane diagrams that allocate process accountability to complex hierarchical charts, the course equips users with tools to visually articulate and organize business processes effectively. Additional lesson topics: Add swimlanes to a flowchart; Create a cross-functional flowchart; Microsoft Visio Tutorial 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 9

Lesson 10. Creating Comprehensive Network Diagrams with Visio 2016

A network diagram in Visio involves placing and resizing shapes like Ethernet, server, and printer components, using the basic template for diagram creation. After connecting these components, further details like linking data and organizing the diagram are possible. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 10

Lesson 11. Comprehensive Guide to Shape Customization: From Aesthetics to Alignment

In Visio, the Dynamic Grid and alignment tools streamline the task of positioning and spacing shapes accurately. Enrich your diagrams using themes and Quick Styles, personalized with various fill colors, line modifications, and the addition of artistic effects. Additional lesson topics: Change the drawing scale 5 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 11

Lesson 12. Mastering Data Graphics in Visio 2016

Lesson Summary 2: This lesson delves into the creation of data graphics in Visio 2016, offering a way to represent shape data visually through text, data bars, icons, and color coding. By mastering these techniques, you can augment the aesthetic and informative value of your drawings, making underlying data visible. Additional lesson topics: Format a shape in Visio; Create, save, and share custom stencils; Edit a master shape 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Exam 12

Lesson 13. A Comprehensive Guide to Printing and Sharing Visio Diagrams

Harness Visio 2016's features to print, share, and convert diagrams into different file formats, including JPEG and web pages. Learn how to utilize Visio Viewer for broader access and maintain privacy by managing hidden data. 73 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Exam 13
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
186
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe what MS Visio is and what its capabilities are.
  • Recognize how to perform basic navigation techniques in Visio.
  • Demonstrate working with shapes.
  • Demonstrate creating invisible and visible structure in drawings.
  • Demonstrate working with text.
  • Demonstrate inserting images and other files into visio 2016.
  • Demonstrate creating flowcharts and organization charts.
  • Demonstrate creating network and rack diagrams.
  • Demonstrate creating data graphics.
  • Summarize printing and sharing diagrams.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Student Testimonials

  • "This was a good and informative course." -- Netonya B.

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