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Chapter 11: Learning More

11.1: SAS Resources

11.2: Beyond This Course

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Chapter 11: Learning More

11.1: SAS Resources11.1: SAS Resources

11.2: Beyond This Course

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Objectives Identify areas of support that SAS offers.

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EducationComprehensive training to deliver greater value to your organization

More than 200 course offerings World-class instructors Multiple delivery methods: instructor-led and

self-paced Training centers around the world

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http://support.sas.com/training/

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SAS PublishingSAS offers a complete selection of publications to help customers use SAS software to its fullest potential:

Multiple delivery methods: e-books, CD-ROM, and hard-copy books

Wide spectrum of topics Partnerships with outside authors,

other publishers, and distributors

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http://support.sas.com/publishing/

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SAS Global Certification ProgramSAS offers several globally recognized certifications.

Computer-basedcertification exams –typically 60-70 questionsand 2-3 hours in length

Preparation materials andpractice exams available

Worldwide directory ofSAS Certified Professionals

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http://support.sas.com/certify/

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SupportSAS provides a variety of self-help and assisted-help resources.

SAS Knowledge Base Downloads and hot fixes License assistance SAS discussion forums SAS Technical Support

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http://support.sas.com/techsup/

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User GroupsSAS supports many local, regional, international, and special-interest SAS user groups.

SAS Global Forum

Online SAS Community: www.sasCommunity.org

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http://support.sas.com/usergroups/

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Objectives Identify training opportunities to build on the skills

you learned in this course.

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Next StepsSAS® SQL 1: Essentials provides portable skills that are useful in most of the focus areas shown below.

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ApplicationsDevelopment

WebEnablement

DataWarehousing

StatisticalAnalysis

PresentingInformation

Accessing andManipulating

Data

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Next StepsTo learn more about this: Enroll in the following:

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Efficiently preparing data for data mining and analysis

Creating tabular detail and summary reports

Creating reports containing graphics

Writing self-modifying, environmentally aware, easily maintained SAS programs

SAS® Programming 3: Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies

SAS® Report Writing 1: Using Procedures and ODS

SAS® Color Graphics

SAS® Macro Language 1: Essentials

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Next StepsIn addition, there are prerecorded short technical discussions and demonstrations called e-lectures.

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http://support.sas.com/training/