Better Spreadsheets

Do you want to take your work in Excel and with tables to the next level, and make it easy to collaborate with others? Come learn about tidy principles to format and organize your data.

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Class information

  • Dates: Friday, Jan 30, 2026

  • Time: Noon - 1:30pm PT

  • Time commitment: 1.5 hours

  • Audience: FH Staff and Faculty wanting to improve thier plots for publication.

  • Prerequisites: None

  • Followed by: None

Learning Objectives (LOs)

  • Explain and utilize tidy principles to effectively organize your data

  • Format your data to effecitvely utilize it in analyses

  • Collaborate with data scientists by outputting data formats such as Comma Separated Values (CSVs)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How often is this class taught?

    This class is offered twice a year (currently fall and spring quarters). Check the schedule to see when it will next be offered.

  • Can I work through the materials without taking the class?

    Yes, you can access the course materials on your own any time.

  • Can I get a badge without taking the class?

    You need to complete the live class to get a badge.

  • Can I take the class if I’m not an employee at Fred Hutch?

    The class is open to members of the Cancer Consortium including Fred Hutch, the University of Washington, and Seattle Children’s Hospital.

  • Can I take this class more than once?

    You can sign up more than once, but be aware that there is tyspically a waitlist. We will prioritize students who have not taken the class. If there is room you are welcome to take it again.