The world is full of data. However, before that data can be analyzed and insights can be gleaned from it, data must first be organized, integrated, cleaned and prepared for analysis. This course introduces the tools and techniques that students can use to format their data, leading to hassle free analyses. Excel will be used for all lessons, and students will leave the course with a knowledge of the different functions and tools in Excel. No background in Excel is required, although a basic familiarity with computers is helpful.