Microsoft Visio 2003 Professional Level 1

Course objectives:
In this course, youll learn fundamental skills while creating several types of diagrams using Visio2003 Professional. You will create a directional map, a block diagram, a basic and a cross-functional flowchart, an organization chart, and an office layout. As you create these drawings, you will learn techniques to drag and manipulate Visio master shapes, create connections between shapes, and apply styles to shapes, text, and pages. You will generate an organization chart from imported data and edit custom properties to store additional information in your diagrams. You will learn shortcuts to enhance your productivity and use unique tools designed for each type of drawing. When youve completed the course, you will have a firm grasp of all of the skills needed to create any kind of diagram using Visio.



Requirements:
We designed Visio 2003 Professional - (Level 1) for the student who has little or no experience using Visio 2003 Professional, and who needs to learn the basic skills that are necessary in order to begin to use this program effectively.

Before taking this course, you should have a basic understanding of your operating system. For example, you should know how to launch an application, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media



Course content:
An Overview of Visio

Visio Documents

Elements of the Visio Window

Visio Navigation
Basic Skills: Creating a Directional Map

Using Stencils

Saving Files

Manipulating Shapes

Adding Text

Stacking Order
Basic Diagram Skills

Enhancing Productivity

Managing Shapes

Applying Styles
Flowcharts

Connecting Shapes

Page Styles

Cross-functional Flowcharts
Organization Charts

Creating an Organization Chart

Organization Chart Data Wizard
Floor Plan

Creating an Office Layout

Drawing Scale