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PDP Knowledge Base > Submitting Data > Creating Data Files > Data File Templates

Data File Templates

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You can use the following templates as guides to help you format your data submission files. The templates are in CSV format. Click an icon to download the file.

Data File Templates

Course
File Template

Cohort
File Template

Financial Aid
File Template

Update File Templates

Course Update
File Template

Course Term Update
File Template

Cohort Update
File Template

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