UW Computer Training

R810: Learning Microsoft Visio 2007

Description:

In this course, you'll learn fundamental skills while creating several types of diagrams using Visio. You will create a directional map, a block diagram, a basic and a cross-functional flowchart, an organization chart, and an office layout. You will learn shortcuts to enhance your productivity and use unique tools designed for each type of drawing. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify the various types of drawings you can create using Visio
• Drag shapes from Visio stencils and resize, rotate, align, and transform them
• Increase your productivity with smart features such as numbering shapes automatically and duplicating shapes quickly
• Create a directional map
• Quickly locate any master shape within the stencil library
• Create an organization chart manually or generate one from a text file
• Create a flowchart or a cross-functional flowchart
• Apply title, borders, backgrounds, and color schemes to enhance Visio documents
• Create an office floor plan to scale

Prerequisite:

R702: Introduction to Personal Computers, R709: Introduction to Microsoft Vista, or equivalent experience.

Course Fee:
$140 staff, alumni and faculty, $70 students