https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Certification/8-Tips-for-Taking-a-SAS-Certification-Exam/m-p/408500#M328 <P>I have repeatedly offered the following advice when asked about preparing for SAS Certification exams:</P> <UL> <LI>Each exam has recommended SAS training courses.</LI> <LI>You may or may not elect to undertake the SAS training</LI> <LI>Regardless, use the SAS training course agenda as a "shopping list" of knowledge required.</LI> <LI>If you can tick most of the items on the list, you probably have acquired the knowledge to pass the Certification exam.</LI> <LI>If not, then you now have a list of what to skill up on - whether that be done by undertaking the training, self-study, or hands-on experience.</LI> <LI><EM>(And, yes, my SAS experience includes as a SAS trainer, so my plan of attack is biased..)</EM></LI> </UL> Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:15:01 GMT AndrewHowell 2017-10-30T07:15:01Z https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Certification/8-Tips-for-Taking-a-SAS-Certification-Exam/m-p/390950#M297 <P>The&nbsp;most frequently asked question we receive&nbsp;in SAS Global Certification is: How do I best prepare to take an exam?&nbsp;&nbsp; There is not one right way to prepare to challenge one of our exams but there are some recommended tips you can follow.&nbsp; Check out Matt Scicchitano's recent blog in the <A title="How to Prepare to Take a SAS Certification Exam " href="http://blogs.sas.com/content/sastraining/2017/08/24/how-to-prepare-for-a-sas-certification-exam/" target="_self">SAS Learning Post </A>to see his top tips for preparation options, steps and recommendations that should help to improve your chances for success.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 25 Aug 2017 15:35:11 GMT https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Certification/8-Tips-for-Taking-a-SAS-Certification-Exam/m-p/390950#M297 beccagre 2017-08-25T15:35:11Z https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Certification/8-Tips-for-Taking-a-SAS-Certification-Exam/m-p/408500#M328 <P>I have repeatedly offered the following advice when asked about preparing for SAS Certification exams:</P> <UL> <LI>Each exam has recommended SAS training courses.</LI> <LI>You may or may not elect to undertake the SAS training</LI> <LI>Regardless, use the SAS training course agenda as a "shopping list" of knowledge required.</LI> <LI>If you can tick most of the items on the list, you probably have acquired the knowledge to pass the Certification exam.</LI> <LI>If not, then you now have a list of what to skill up on - whether that be done by undertaking the training, self-study, or hands-on experience.</LI> <LI><EM>(And, yes, my SAS experience includes as a SAS trainer, so my plan of attack is biased..)</EM></LI> </UL> Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:15:01 GMT https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Certification/8-Tips-for-Taking-a-SAS-Certification-Exam/m-p/408500#M328 AndrewHowell 2017-10-30T07:15:01Z