Length: 1 day

Prerequisites: Students should be familiar with using personal computers and have used a mouse and keyboard (basic typing skills are recommended). They should be comfortable in the Windows environment and be able to use Windows to manage information on their computer. Specifically, students should be able to launch and close programs; navigate to information stored on the computer; and
manage files and folders.

Performance-Based Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• explore the Visio 2007 interface.
• create a route map.
• enhance a basic diagram.
• create process diagrams.
• create an organization chart.

Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Visio 2007
Topic 1A: Explore the Visio Interface
Topic 1B: Get Help in Visio

Lesson 2: Creating a Route Map
Topic 2A: Add Shapes to a Drawing
Topic 2B: Manipulate Shapes
Topic 2C: Add Text
Topic 2D: Format Text
Topic 2E: Change the Stacking Order

Lesson 3: Enhancing a Basic Diagram
Topic 3A: Manage Shapes
Topic 3B: Format Shapes

Lesson 4: Creating Process Diagrams
Topic 4A: Create a Flowchart
Topic 4B: Apply Page Styles
Topic 4C: Create a Cross-Functional Flowchart
Topic 4D: Create a Workflow Diagram

Lesson 5: Representing an Organization Hierarchy
Topic 5A: Create an Organization Chart
Topic 5B: Modify an Organization Chart