Did you miss the Ask the Expert session on SAS ® Training Resources? Not to worry, you can catch it on-demand at your leisure.
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Overwhelmed with the number of great looking choices for SAS training? Not sure where to start? SAS Technical Training Consultant Anna Rakers discusses how to access the SAS training resources that best suit your current needs as well as prepare for future career advancement.
You will learn:
How to choose the best courses not just for your current job, but for the job you want to earn, via SAS courses and certification.
How to access documentation to aid in the learning process and the SAS Knowledge Base to find tips and solutions to known challenges.
How to access supplemental videos to enhance your learning.
Here are the questions from the Q&A segment held at the end of the session.
How long do you have access to an e-Learning course?
When you activate a paid e-Learning course, you have 180 days to complete the course.
Can you request a class if you don’t see the one you want available?
You can request a class. If you are on a course page, you can click “Suggest course date” and it will take you a page where you can make your suggestions.
Is there a deadline to access the free 30-day learning subscription?
There is not. We plan to keep the 30-day free trial for the Learning subscription and the Academy for Data Science. Once you start, you can access as much content as you like in the next 30 days.
Is certification included in the free learning subscription?
No, certification is not included in the free learning subscription. You would need to schedule and pay for the exam.
Which version of SAS is best for academic learning environments related to statistical/regression analysis?
SAS OnDemand for Academics is a great option. There is no download. You simply need a SAS profile and can use SAS on the cloud. Of course, that requires a stable network connection. You can upload data from the SAS e-learning to complete the activities, but there is a limit. Also, there are regularly scheduled maintenance outages. SAS OnDemand gives you access to SAS Studio for programming, which includes Base SAS, SAS/STAT, and SAS/ETS software for statistical analysis. Professors can register their classes to give students access to SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Enterprise Miner, and JMP software. Here is a great SAS OnDemand resource page. For more information on the SAS software products offered in the different interfaces, click here.
How do I know which version of SAS I should download for a beginner SAS user/learner?
We offer SAS OnDemand for Academics and SAS University Edition to all users, not just those affiliated with a school or university. It depends on which you prefer to use. SAS OnDemand requires a web browser only. You log into the software with your SAS profile. SAS University Edition is a local download. You do not need a network connection to access the software. Please check out the SAS Starter Kit for more information on all available free software, free training, and more.
I am currently working on my MPH in Epidemiology. What course would you suggest I start with?
Curriculum consulting can help you make a plan. You can email them at curriculumconsulting@sas.com. You can also sample some of the classes with the free 30-day eLearning.
Is curriculum consulting free?
Yes! Send your SAS training questions to curriculumconsulting@sas.com.
For the free e-Learning - is it the case that you can activate any class during the 30 days and then, still for free, have 180 days to do class?
No, anything you activate during the 30-day free learning has to be completed within the 30 days. You have 180 days to do the paid courses.
Do you have a class on mapping data with SAS?
We offer a course on creating SAS Information Maps.
Are there resources around someone who has inherited a SAS code or program and need help to improve that program or code?
You can contact SAS Technical Support. SAS Education also provides Mentoring Services.
When does the 30- day free trial expire because it says May 31?
Not all of the marketing materials have been updated. Initially, the deadline was May 31 st . We plan to keep the 30-day free trial for the Learning subscription and the Academy for Data Science as an ongoing offer.
I've had a hard time finding resources to help me review others' code. For example, I've put "IRT" and "PROC IRT" into search fields on some pages you are showing and getting no results. How can I find digital learning tools that incorporate discussions about a particular procs, etc.?
Go to the Knowledge Base page. There is a procs section. You can also join SAS Support Communities. You can ask questions and read about what other people have asked.
Can SAS offer all the courses for free?
Unfortunately, SAS cannot.
How long does this 30-day window last (from today) or (from say I begin on July 1, then 30 days from that date or Aug 1 then 30 days for that date?
It begins on the day you activate your trial.
I am an Internal medicine resident and clinical researcher, I don’t have much knowledge about statistical software knowledge or software/coding, so I want to use SAS for my clinical research and for statistical analysis , so what are the courses would be helpful for me and what would be duration to learn SAS?
Curriculum consulting can help you make a plan. You can email them at curriculumconsulting@sas.com. You can also sample some of the classes with the free 30-day eLearning.
Which training resources would you suggest for a Senior Statistical Programmer (completed SAS Base Certification exam few years back) working at a pharmaceutical company for clinical trials.
Curriculum consulting can help you make a plan. You can email them at curriculumconsulting@sas.com. You can also sample some of the classes with the free 30-day eLearning.
I want to know where to start, to learn SAS. I want to be a data analyst if I want to get certification with SAS?
Curriculum consulting can help you make a plan. You can email them at curriculumconsulting@sas.com. You can also sample some of the classes with the free 30-day eLearning.
What is the subscription charge if one chooses to continue e-Learning on or before 30- day expiry?
Next to the class, there is a column that specifies the price. You can select the classes you want to take and add them to your cart.
How much is the cost of the exam?
The cost ranges from $75 - $250 per exam, depending on the exam. Please note that some credentials require you pass more than one exam. Visit the SAS Certification site for more information, free practice exams, and available discounts. Through June 30 th , you can save 50% on all exams.
Is the 30-day sub tied to your email address? What if we lose our job while doing the 30 days?
The 30-day learning subscription is tied to your SAS profile.
Recommended Resources
Free Online Training
SAS Starter Kit
How-To Tutorials
Learn SAS
SAS Knowledge Base
SAS Documentation
SAS Users YouTube Channel
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