Increasingly employers are looking to validate your SAS skills. Certification is an important tool to differentiate you in the job market as a proven SAS user.
Once you've learned SAS, you can authenticate your skills with one of our globally recognized certifications. SAS Skill Builder for Students provides free certification exam prep materials and a discounted exam price to higher education students (only available in some countries)*. All you need is a SAS Profile that uses your academic email address to gain access.
After becoming SAS Certified, you can add your certifications to your résumé to set yourself apart from your peers or post your digital badges on social media sites to show off your credentials to potential employers.
1. Here are some important reasons why becoming certified is an important step in your SAS education. SAS certification allows you to:
SAS certifications are globally recognized, so having them on your résumé proves you've received in-depth training from industry experts.
- Gain an advantage in today’s most competitive industries.
SAS skills are highly in demand among today's employers. Learning – and validating – those skills can lead to new opportunities. After earning a certification, 81% of candidates have more confidence to explore new job opportunities.
32% of those who earned a SAS certification received a salary increase within three months of receiving their certifications.
- Gain increased confidence.
92% of those who earned a SAS certification experienced greater confidence in their abilities.
(Data from the Pearson VUE 2023 Value of IT Certification Report.)
- Earn a SAS digital badge.
Getting certified earns you a digital badge to share on social media. Your peers and potential employers will know what you've accomplished. You are automatically displayed in the SAS Certification and Skills Directory. Opt in to be contacted by employers and make it easier for them to find your accomplishments and connect with you about opportunities.
- Take advantage of academic discounts.
Students and educators not only get special pricing on certification exams*, they also have access to free e-learning to build their skill sets.
*This discount is not available in China or India. Please email the country office in China or India to inquire about other discounts or promotions that may apply. Students in Japan, please contact your local SAS office to inquire about discounted certification exams.
2. So now you are curious explore our student-friendly ways to get SAS certified:
- Prefer to learn on your own? Check out SAS Skill Builder for Students, a free online destination for courses, certifications, exam prep (including many practice exams) and discounts.
- If you are in the Asia-Pacific region you can register for Certification Preparation Webinars here throughout the year.
- The SAS Certification Community as a great place to go as you are learning and preparing for your exam. There are questions from users like you and answers from experts.
3. Once you are prepped and practiced you can request your discount exam voucher and schedule an exam.
- You knew those late nights completing assignments would pay off eventually. As a student, you get academic discounts on SAS certification exams, e-learning and more. So now you can crack the books – without breaking the bank.
4. Remember to show your network you're SAS certified with a digital badge.
Once you've earned a SAS certification, you'll get a digital badge to share on social media sites. The badge shows your peers and potential employers what you've accomplished and helps tell your unique story.
You are automatically added to the SAS Certification and Skills Directory when you earn a badge. This allows employers to see your accomplishments. Remember to opt in to receive messages about job opportunities that match your skills. This blog walks you through that process.
And that is all there is to it! Explore all our available certifications here to see which is right for you! Then join SAS Skill Builder for Students to prepare. Good luck!
