ICT 457 - Microsoft Visio Levels 1 and 2

Course Description

Microsoft Visio Levels 1 and 2 teaches students how to: create and work with stencils and drawing pages; utilize drawing tools; utilize the text editing and formatting tools; use shape connectors; add headers, footers and backgrounds to drawings; create, modify and apply custom styles; master shapes; layers; background pages; how to manipulate shapes; understand shape behaviours, and enter custom shape data.

Course Details

Registration

Registrations within 24 hours of course start time must be made by phone (403-220-2866)

Course Content

Topics of Instruction

• Creating a new diagram, flowcharts and organization charts, Visio templates, network and data center diagrams, new data graphics, sharepoint workflow diagrams, text boxes, and new validation rules
• Copying, pasting, and duplicating shapes
• Connecting shapes with dynamic connectors
• Using auto connect, auto add, auto delete, quick shapes, the auto align & space feature, shape data, and layers

• Adding text to shapes, screen tips, screen comments, and multiple hyperlinks
• Understanding layers, swimlane diagrams, containers, and groups
• Managing pages and page setup
• Working with background pages and borders

• Editing shape data, org chart layout and appearance, and themes
• Viewing shape data attributes
• Linking diagrams to external data sources, and data to shapes automatically
• Saving drawings in other file formats

Proficiencies

• Students are familiar with the personal computer, keyboard and mouse
• Students have Microsoft Windows skills and knowledge, and can perform the following tasks:
  • start and run Windows
  • use the taskbar, Start button and Help feature
  • use Minimize, Maximize, Restore Down/Up and Close
  • use the left and right mouse buttons appropriately
  • understand file management techniques
  • navigate between files, folders, or drives.

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

• Certificate in Office Applications : Optional Courses