Hi all, I'm going for the SAS Base Programmer Certification because jobs that I've come across which interest me have SAS in most of the requirement lists. I'm going through the Base Programmer study guide now, but realise that the curriculum is expecting that I have Base SAS for use, and I do not. But I'm so far having no issues with the material. Question 1: Would taking the test seem foolish in light of my not having used the software before? (same question for second level programmer cert as well, most likely) Question 2: if yes, does anyone have a suggestion for getting Base SAS cost-effectively, or any other supportive input? I do not have a corporate budget here, I'm a one-man shop. Thanks!
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