Get the Northwind starter kit

Start every lesson with files you can use right away.

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What it is

The kit contains sample files for Northwind, a fictional distributor. It gives every lesson a starting point in an empty workspace. Downloading and uploading it needs no connections or admin setup. Some later lessons use features that need extra access; the table below gives the fallback for each. Download the starter kit (zip)

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Bring the files into Athena

Unzip the download. In Spaces, choose Import files, select the files listed for your lesson, and click Upload. When the upload finishes, choose Copy mentions and paste them into chat, or type @ to select the files. Lesson 02 shows the upload flow. Upload only the inputs you need. Files in Checkpoints let you start any lesson without completing earlier lessons. Workspace setup.txt explains the extra setup for lessons that need saved work or shared access. Uploading a file does not create edit history, a saved template, or a published procedure.

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Which files each lesson uses

Paths are inside Northwind starter kit. “SOP” means Northwind dispute SOP.pdf; “checklist” means Northwind exception-review checklist.pdf; “setup guide” means Workspace setup.txt. Checkpoint folders are under Checkpoints.

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Next

Connect your own email and files — optional, or go straight to Get your first useful answer.