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45-question technical assessment drawn from a 72-question bank to place a learner in Microsoft Visio and recommend the most useful training modules.

This assessment measures knowledge and produces a practical diagnostic. Modules are recommended after the test; they are not an offer of paid courses.

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What is assessed

Questions about practical workplace skills

The test covers different areas of the software, including beginner, intermediate and advanced questions. The score and skill-area breakdown help reveal strengths and topics to revisit.

This is not an official certification and should not be the sole factor in an employment decision.

Who can use it

analysts, process architects and professionals

Employees and applicants.
HR professionals.
Employers, managers and team leads.

Assessment learning framework

Modules that may appear in your recommended plan

The topics below form the recommendation framework associated with this assessment. The system selects priorities using individual answers and proposes a plan to use independently with a provider of your choice. We do not deliver these courses through this website.

Topic M01

Templates, pages and environment

Practical 3-hour module covering Visio template, Drawing page, Stencil, and Canvas.

start with stencils and shapes suited to a diagram type
organize a diagram in a drawable area for print or sharing
provide a collection of reusable shapes for a domain
place, align, and arrange diagram shapes

3 h

Topic M02

Shapes, connectors and AutoConnect

Practical 3-hour module covering Shape, Connector, AutoConnect, and Connection point.

represent an object, step, or concept in the diagram
show a relationship or flow between two shapes
quickly add or connect shapes from connection arrows
control where a connector attaches to a shape

3 h

Topic M03

Process diagrams

Practical 3-hour module covering Flowchart, Decision, Cross-functional flowchart, and Subprocess.

visually represent process steps and decisions
represent a logical branch in a flow
show process steps according to responsible roles or functions
encapsulate a group of steps in a reusable process element

3 h

Topic M04

Formatting, themes and organization

Practical 3-hour module covering Theme, Layer, Container, and Align and distribute.

apply a consistent appearance to shapes and the diagram
logically group shapes to control display or printing
visually group shapes that belong to the same set
arrange shapes cleanly to improve readability

3 h

Topic M05

Business and technical diagrams

Practical 3-hour module covering Organization chart, Network diagram, Timeline, and Floor plan.

represent reporting relationships among roles or people
visually document infrastructure devices and connections
represent events and milestones over time
represent a spatial layout with suitable shapes and dimensions

3 h

Topic M06

Shape data and data graphics

Practical 3-hour module covering Shape Data, Data linking, Data graphic, and Data refresh.

associate structured properties with shapes
connect external data to diagram shapes
visually display values from data associated with shapes
update linked values when the source changes

3 h

Topic M07

Data Visualizer and Excel

Practical 3-hour module covering Data Visualizer, Column mapping, Two-way synchronization, and Excel template.

generate a process diagram from structured Excel data in supported plans
map Excel columns to fields expected by the diagram
update the diagram from Excel or data from the diagram as supported
structure source data in the format required by Data Visualizer

3 h

Topic M08

Collaboration, web and distribution

Practical 3-hour module covering Visio for the web, Comments, Cloud sharing, and PDF or image export.

view and edit supported diagrams in the browser depending on license
exchange feedback in the context of the diagram
grant access to a diagram stored in Microsoft 365
distribute a non-editable version of a diagram when needed

3 h

Topic M09

Standardization and reusable diagrams

Practical 3-hour module covering Custom stencil, Custom template, Diagram validation, and Linked subpages.

reuse a library of organization-specific shapes
standardize pages, styles, shapes, and starting settings
check selected structural rules in supported diagram types
break a complex diagram into views that are easier to maintain

3 h

Assessment output

Actionable insight, not a sales pitch

The report provides an overall score, category breakdown and recommended modules. Use it to inform development discussions, document progress or complement candidate assessment.

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