SAS training

[ksmielitz]

Hey there!

I'm not sure if this is the appropriate board, but I assume an admin can/will move if it's better posted elsewhere.

I'm a PhD student nearing prelims (yay)...I know enough (I think/hope/pray) to pass what my professors will want for my prelims, but I'm tired of not knowing SAS as well as I could. I am not a statistician by any means, but I intend to pursue research as a primary focus for my career, so I need to be rather fluent in stats coding. I can do some basic things in SAS, but know that what I can do could be smoother and could come more fluently. What class(es) should I consider taking to broaden my familiarity with this coding language?

Thanks in advance, 

Kate

[Reeza · Accepted solution]

http://support.sas.com/training/tutorial/index.html

There's an abundance of resources here. 

The first programming and statistical e courses are free, see bottom right hand corner of page above. 

[ksmielitz]

Thanks, Reeza!

[BeverlyBrown]

Hi @ksmielitz, SAS users who frequent the Certification Community (for users pursuing various forms of SAS certification) and Analytics U Community (where folks learning SAS hang out) might have some useful tips too. Consider posting those places too. Best of luck with your prelims!

[ksmielitz]

Thanks, Beverly!! Sounds like Analytics U might be the place for me to start!

Kate

[BeverlyBrown]

You're welcome! Lot of smart folks in there. If you haven't already, consider trying University Edition, our free software for learning SAS. Download's here: http://www.sas.com/en_us/software/university-edition/download-software.html  The Free Data Friday article series shows you how to use University Edition to explore open source d.... Post if you need anything!

[Ublock]

Hi Beverly, saw your responds and please I need direction on how to get the free software to learn the SAS. I have my first degree in maths/statistics. I would like to put it into practice by knowing practically how to apply the SAS so I can secure a good job as an SAS analyst

[BeverlyBrown]

As @Reeza mentioned, the links I posted earlier in this thread will get you started. Post a new question in the Analytics U Community if you need further help or advice: https://communities.sas.com/t5/SAS-Analytics-U/bd-p/sas_analytics_u Glad to see you're on the road to learning SAS!

[Ublock]

Hi Beverly, I got a lengthy and well explanatory message regards my question, but when I logged on to read it after getting back from work I couldn't find it. Please could you please resend me the last mrsssge you sent to me. Thanks

[Ublock]

How do I get the download for a new person like me

[Reeza]

The links Beverly posted are still relevant. Scroll down the page and follow the instructions and read them 🙂

It requires a few set up steps.

http://www.sas.com/en_us/software/university-edition/download-software.html

[Ublock]

Thanks reeza