Microsoft Visio training

What this course covers

The course covers Visio fundamentals and common diagram types, then moves into professional output and advanced features.

Diagrams and drawing fundamentals

• The Visio interface: canvas, shapes, stencils and the drawing tools
• Creating flowcharts and process diagrams with standard BPMN and flowchart notation
• Working with connectors: routing, formatting and maintaining connection integrity
• Organising and formatting diagrams for visual clarity and professional presentation
• Using containers, swimlanes and callouts to structure complex diagrams

Advanced diagrams and output

• Building org charts: connecting to data sources and maintaining hierarchy
• Creating network and infrastructure diagrams using IT-specific shape libraries
• Linking Visio shapes to external data sources for dynamic, data-driven diagrams
• Creating and managing master shapes and custom stencils for organisational standards
• Exporting and publishing Visio diagrams to PDF, image formats and Microsoft Office documents
• Building Visio templates for consistent diagram standards across the organisation

Who this course is designed for

Introduction covers diagram creation fundamentals for people new to Visio or those who have used it without formal training. Advanced covers data-linked diagrams, custom shapes and template development for professional Visio practitioners. Both levels open to all. No formal prerequisites.