SAS Training

SAS Education
Providing knowledge through global training and certification
2011
Featuring:
Interactive Learning Technology
Job Role-based Courses
SAS Expert Channel Online
®
Conferences and Events

Special Offers and Discounts
www.sas.com/uk/education
0845 402 9902
education@suk.sas.com
Since 1976, SAS has delivered powerful, business analytics solutions
that help SAS users uncover the full potential of their data. Year after year,
we promise to help our customers make better, fact-based decisions. We
back up that promise with an unyielding commitment to quality that runs
consistently throughout our organisation – with the finest training and techni-
cal support possible. Our aim is to make your organisation more successful,
now and well into the future.
SAS Education has trained hundreds of thousands of customers in the past 35
years. We continue to create and revise courses in our extensive curriculum to
offer SAS users the most timely and complete SAS training in the world. We hope
that you’ll choose to experience the benefits of SAS training in 2011.
And, as always, thank you for using SAS.
Jim Goodnight
CEO of SAS
SAS Education Takes You Where You Want to Go

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When you choose SAS Education, you make the best investment of your time and money.
As the world leader in business intelligence and analytical software, SAS improves performance
and provides insight to 45,000 business, government and university sites in more than 100
countries. Wherever in the world your staff are, you can be assured that world-class education
and training from SAS Education is available.
We are the recognised leader in delivering the most comprehensive, state-of-the-art SAS
training in the industry.
Engaging with SAS Education gives you:
Firsthand SAS Knowledge

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Customisable Content
Nobody knows SAS software and its advan- Our experts will work closely with you to tailor
tages better than SAS personnel. And, nobody a training path based on your individual needs.
has more information on new and pending Our assessments will determine how you can
developments. get the help you need to excel in your job.
World-Class Course Leaders Rapid SAS Deployment
®
SAS course leaders are recognised for their out- With courses at all skill levels, we meet you at
standing teaching skills and as thought leaders your level of knowledge. After your first course,
in their areas of instruction. Every SAS course you will be productive with SAS software.
leader has earned a SAS Certified Professional Deploying SAS software has never been faster
credential. In addition, they undergo rigorous, or easier.
internal certifications on a chapter-by-chapter
Flexibility on All Levels
basis before teaching your course.
Our customisable courses can be delivered
Expert Instructional Design how and where you need them. Over the Web
Our goal is to transfer knowledge and develop or in person, at your premises or in one of our
applicable skills. To achieve this, our courses high-tech learning centres, we can tailor our
are carefully designed using a combination of training to meet your needs.
comprehensive course materials, software dem-
Long-Term Customer Relationships
onstrations, question-and-answer sessions and
We are proud of the long-term relationships we
hands-on computer workshops.
have built with our customers. Your continued
and future success is our highest priority.
LEARN MORE OR REGISTER HERE: www.sas.com/uk/education • 0845 402 9902 • education@suk.sas.com

Table of Contents
2 What We Offer Job Roles and Course Descriptions

5 Adoption Services
6 Certification SAS Foundation
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8 Custom Training Services 10  Programmer/Analyst

13  Report Writer
9 Delivery and Sponsored Partners
41 Business Knowledge Series SAS ®
Enterprise Business Intelligence
42 SAS Professionals Loyalty Scheme
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14  Business User
43 Course Prices and Registration Information 15  BI Content Developer
44 Conferences and Events 17  BI Applications Developer
45 SAS Customer Services and Contacting Us
® 18  Project Manager
SAS ®
Data Management
19  Data Integration Developer
21  Data Integration Architect
22  Data Quality Steward
SAS ®
Analytics
23  Statistical Analyst
25  Market Researcher
27  Operations Researcher
28  JMP Analyst
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30  Data Miner
32  Forecaster
SAS Administrators
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33  SAS Platform Administrator

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 SAS Solutions
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34 Customer Insight Analyst

35 Risk Manager
37 Activity-Based Processes Manager
38 IT Manager
39 Fraud Analyst
40 Merchandise Intelligence
40 Financial Management
40 Profitability Management
40 Clinical Data Integration
How to Register
Web: www.sas.com/uk/education
Phone: 0845 402 9902
Fax: 01628 404 448
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What We Offer
How we learn and develop skills is changing Training Locations

rapidly, and for 2011 we’ve introduced innovative,
new ways of engaging with us. Many of our courses
are supported by personalised ‘individual learner
reports’ and learning online is even easier with the Marlow
SAS expert channel.
In addition, we’ve expanded our Business Knowledge
Series of courses, introduced new certification exams
and now offer an exclusive loyalty scheme for SAS
professionals.
Nick Houlton
Head of Customer Services, SAS UK
London
Public courses are taught at learning facilities SAS Academies offer specialist education
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throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland. aimed at SAS partners and customer organ-
Our accredited course leaders deliver criti- isations within industries such as pharmaceu-
cal SAS knowledge and helpful tips using a ticals and finance. For more information, visit:
combination of expertly designed lectures and www.sas.com/uk/partneracademy
software demonstrations, question and answer Individual Learner Reports will enhance our
sessions, and hands-on computer workshops courses this year. These reports will give you
for an interactive learning experience that is an accurate and detailed review of your prog-
second to none. ress and how you can further enhance your
Manchester
Custom courses have the same quality con- personal performance. To find out more, turn
tent and instruction as our public courses, but to page 3.
are taught either at your workplace or in one SAS Professionals provides ongoing course
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of our learning facilities. You have the benefit of support, information about the latest SAS solu-
asking questions and generating discussions tion and technologies, access to special offers
unique to your organisation in a convenient and events, and the opportunity to network
and private setting. Choose any course from with other SAS professionals. To join, visit
our comprehensive curricula or combine www.sasprofessionals.net
course segments to create a customised train-
ing experience that optimally benefits your Certification recognises excellence using
SAS software. With a growing, worldwide Glasgow
team. For more information, see page 8.
demand for professionals with a high level of
Adoption Services provide additional offer- SAS software knowledge, certification can help
ings such as learning needs assessment, you distinguish yourself as a leading SAS pro-
online simulation, adoption ‘health checks’, fessional. It is also important to make sure that
team performance assessment and our Train- you and your team are working as effectively
the-Trainer programme. We also deliver practi- as possible. Find out how we can optimise
cal, ‘made to measure’ workshops, courses your performance as well as that of your team
and assessments which will ensure effective and your organisation. For more information,
use and adoption of SAS software. Turn to see page 6. Dublin
page 5 for more information.
The SAS Expert Channel brings SAS
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Live Web classes bring course leader-led expertise direct to you, on demand and via
training directly to your desktop. Using a Web interactive live webinars. The channel can be
browser and telephone, you can interact with accessed online or via a smartphone, where
a course leader who guides your learning and and when you need it. Webinars are led by
answers your questions in real-time. recognised SAS professionals and range from
Business Knowledge Series is a unique interactive technical sessions to chat shows.
partnership between SAS and external profes- For more information, see page 4. For the most current information
sionals who bring their real-world knowledge on what we offer, visit us on the Web
Our SAS Professionals Loyalty Scheme
®
directly to you. The courses are written by at www.sas.com/uk/education

rewards you for your commitment and enthusi-
respected practitioners who use SAS to solve asm for SAS software and solutions. For more
common business problems. For details, see information, see page 42.
page 41.

It’s All About You – Becoming a High Achiever
Your course – enhanced with new Individual learner reports Personal coaching
learning technology At the end of each course, you will be pre- Your course leader will follow up your
Getting the best from your experience in the sented with your Individual Learner Report course with a personal coaching session
classroom is the key to rapidly acquiring new (ILR). This report gives you a detailed account online. This will ensure that you retain the
skills and improving your performance at work. of your answers during the course, enabling skills you acquired on your course.
That’s why we’ve upgraded our classrooms, you to easily identify your strengths and weak-
created a social network for SAS professionals nesses. It also contains a personalised devel- We’ll also keep in touch with you to see
and introduced personalised ‘individual learner opment plan describing how you can improve how you are progressing with your action
reports’. your skills and performance even further. plan, 30, 60 and 90 days after your course.
Upgraded classrooms Key benefits

Our classrooms make use of the latest inter- • Active engagement with questions, quizzes
active ‘white-board’ and learner feedback and educational games “Excellent use of voting pads and nice
technologies. Our system removes the need to • Remove the need for tedious note taking modern computing equipment. Always
take tedious notes as all diagrams and illustra- able to ask questions.”
• Network with your course leader and other
tions will be stored for you to access online
SAS professionals after the course Chris Finch, Lloyds Banking Group
after the course. You will also have the chance
to engage with your course leader via a voting • Identify your strengths and weaknesses
handset, actively responding to questions and • Benefit from a personalised action plan
quizzes. detailing further development.
Continuous learning Note: Individual Learner Reports are being

Our SAS Professionals social network (www. rolled out during 2011 and are available on
sasprofessionals.net) allows you to continue selected courses.
learning and developing your career as a SAS
professional. By joining, you will be able to net-
work with your course leader and other SAS
SAS for Continuous Learning
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professionals, learn about the latest SAS tech-

nologies and solutions and benefit from special
offers and events.
Call us to
discuss your
learning needs
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What We Offer
The SAS Expert Channel – delivering SAS Expertise Direct

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What’s New in SAS 9.2 A Question of Support

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The SAS Expert Channel brings SAS exper-
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tise direct to you, on demand and via inter- This series looks at what’s new in the latest Meet Anita Tailor as she and other experts
active live webinars. The channel can be release of SAS. Topics covered include: the from SAS UK Customer Support share useful
accessed online or via a smartphone, where Information Delivery Portal and BI Dashboard; hints, tips and troubleshooting techniques to
and when you need it. Webinars are led by data quality applications; statistics and plat- help improve and optimise your use of SAS
recognised SAS professionals and range from form administration. software.
interactive technical sessions to chat shows.
Reporting Techniques using SAS Male on Monday
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The Reporting Techniques series focuses on Phil Male, marketing expert for SAS UK,
Accessing the SAS Expert Channel
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SAS’ reporting capabilities. During the series scours the media for interesting and unusual
The SAS Expert Channel is run through
SAS experts will explore everything from Base stories concerning both analytics and the
the SAS Professionals network (www.
SAS procedures such as PROC REPORT and application of SAS technologies.
sasprofessionals.net). Membership of the
PROC TABULATE to data visualisation using
network is free and access to the SAS Expert
JMP .
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Channel is available through an individual or Missed something?

corporate annual subscription. You can catch up in two ways:
SAS Certfication Tutorials
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The certification tutorials are designed to help 20:20 Vision

An annual personal subscription costs £240.
individuals who are preparing to sit the SAS Watch recordings of selected programmes, fol-
Corporate subscriptions attract significant
Certification exams. There are tutorials for lowed by a live question and answer session.
discounts; for details please email us at
each exam in the SAS Global Certification pro-
expertchannel@suk.sas.com. SAS Expert Channel on-Demand
gramme. The sessions last for one hour and
during this time a tutorial leader can review Watch full-length recordings of all programmes.
Asking questions and interacting topics previously requested by participants.
with the presenters Highlights from the SAS
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During live sessions, you can ask questions Expert online programmes Professionals Convention 2010
either by phone or via our online chat facility. Also available, either live or on-demand, is a The SAS Expert Channel also features high
Before and after the sessions, you can pose series of expert, SAS-related programmes. You quality recordings of many of the sessions
questions via online threaded discussions. can quiz the presenters either during the pro- from SAS Professionals Convention 2010.
grammes via chat or by threaded discussions
Interactive technical sessions afterwards.
The SAS Expert Channel includes the following
The x Factor
2 For more information about the SAS Expert
technical sessions. They can be viewed live or
Hosted by Dr. Laurie Miles, Head of Analytics Channel, visit the SAS Professionals network
you can watch the recording afterwards.
for SAS UK, this series discusses how organi- at: www.sasprofessionals.net or go to:
Exporting SAS Files and Output to
®
sations can make better decisions through the www.sas.com/uk/education/expert
Microsoft Excel power of analytics. It also looks at how people
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This series examines what types of output can use this information, as well as how analytics
be exported from Base SAS into Microsoft
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helps give executives the confidence to act.
Excel. It will also explore what techniques are
available including using the Output Delivery Peace Talks
System to export formatted and unformatted A chat show with host Richard Peace who
output. interviews experts and practitioners from the
SAS world. Richard is probably best known as
Making More of SAS Enterprise Guide
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the creator of the SAS Professionals network.
This series of programmes will ensure that
you make the most of SAS Enterprise Guide .
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Each episode will focus upon a different topic

including: joining tables; creating interactive
reports; creating and customising tabular
reports; producing effective graphs.

Adoption Services
Learning Needs Assessment and Master Classes Train-the-Trainer

Learning Strategy As part of an overall adoption programme, SAS works with you to ensure that your
The Learning Needs Assessment establishes master classes provide a deeper understand- training team are able to deliver any training
the gap between the required competencies ing of topics relating to a particular discipline materials that have been developed as part of
of a job role and the existing skills of your and are delivered by SAS experts or by subject the Adoption Programme. We will co-develop
employees. The assessment is undertaken by matter experts. a training repository that supports the on-
experienced SAS Education specialists who going delivery of the customised SAS training
are trained in assessing learning needs and Workshops materials. Train-the-Trainer can also include
designing training programmes. They all have Workshops are sessions in which the partici- events designed to equip people unfamiliar
in-depth knowledge of SAS and its application pants work individually or in groups to solve with training with the awareness and practi-
in a commercial context. actual work related tasks to gain hands-on cal techniques necessary to perform the role
experience. Fully customised, and interac- effectively. It aims to improve instructional skills
On completion of the Learning Needs by helping the trainees to understand the role
tive workshops can be delivered as individual
Assessment, a Learning Strategy Report is of a trainer, prepare for instruction, recognise
events, or as part of an Adoption Programme.
created. This presents the findings of the individual learning needs and manage a class-
They enable participants to explore and solve
assessment and our recommendations for an room environment effectively.
business related tasks. Their objective is to
Adoption programme. The programme will
provide an opportunity to consolidate existing
support either the acquiring of new skills or the
knowledge and to learn new skills. SAS Adoption Health Check
®
development of existing competencies for both

An Adoption Health Check will be conducted
the project team and the user community.
Online Simulation using our Rapid six to eight weeks after you or your team have
This approach ensures that the most suitable Adoption Service completed your training programme and have
training is delivered at the right time, using the The Rapid Adoption Service will help you to had an opportunity to apply what you have
right mechanisms, to the right people. quickly implement and adopt new processes, learned. The health-check will measure how
policies and applications. It enables you to you have maintained and grown in your ability
For more information: www.sas.com/uk/ design, develop and deliver computer-based to use SAS to resolve business problems.
education/learning-needs.html SAS training for multiple users so they can
learn or update the specific skills needed to Team Performance Assessment
Seminars operate your SAS deployment. The Team Performance Assessment is deliv-
Seminars are an important way of learning. By ered by SAS Education specialists who will
discussing and questioning issues, SAS users To find out more: www.sas.com/uk/ assess your team’s skills and map them
can clarify their own ideas and also learn from education/ras.pdf against your processes and procedures. The
each other. We can develop a programme end result is a prioritised set of recommenda-
to support you in learning more about SAS, tions for tuning performance and planning long
working with examples and practical problems term improvement.
that arise in the business application of SAS.
Seminars can be supported by a reading list to To find out more: www.sas.com/uk/
help facilitate discussions. They can be deliv- education/team.pdf
ered by our Live Web media or as classroom
activities.
Made to measure training with SAS Education Adoption Services!

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SAS Education Adoption Services deliver practical, made to measure workshops,

courses and assessments which will ensure effective use and adoption of SAS software.
As part of your project we can address your organisation’s learning needs by working
with you to develop a learning strategy report and plan to support your SAS
implementation.
The benefits of a learning strategy will enable you to:
Align training to job roles
Reduce risk
Adopt a learning roadmap
Improve project ‘buy in’
Avoid duplication of effort
Save time and money.
For more information about the SAS Education Adoption Services email:
education@suk.sas.com
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SAS Global Certification
®
A World of Opportunity
Are you ready to take your career to

the next level?
Gaining SAS Certification means that you

have proved your skills as a SAS professional.
That’s why SAS certified professionals enjoy
higher salaries and better job security. Let
SAS Certification enhance your credibility as
a SAS professional and increase your career
marketability.
Available credentials
• Foundation: SAS Certified Base
®
Programmer for SAS 9 ®
• Advanced: SAS Certified Advanced

®
Programmer for SAS 9 ®
• Data Mining: SAS Certified Predictive

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Modeling using SAS Enterprise Miner 5

® ™
• Platform Administration: SAS Certified ®
Platform Administrator
• Data Management: SAS Certified Data ®
Integration Developer for SAS 9 ®
• Enterprise Business Intelligence: SAS ®
Certified BI Content Developer for SAS 9. ®
Exam preparation
SAS Education has a programme of special
offers and services to help you develop your
career by attaining the SAS Programmer
Certification credentials. Our ‘best value’ cer-
tification packages are available for both base
and advanced credentials.
SAS Certified Base Programmer for

®
SAS 9 Credential
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SAS Programming 1:
®
Essentials pg. 11
+
SAS Programming 2:
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Data Manipulation
Techniques pg. 11
OR
SAS Certified Base

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Programmer: Fast Track FOUNDATION

pg. 11
OR SAS Certified Base Programmer

®
for SAS 9 Exam

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
Pass required
SAS Certification: Base
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Programming for SAS 9 ®
Self-Paced e-Learning

Exam registration SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 Credential
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Register for the SAS Certified Base

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Programmer for SAS 9, SAS Certified

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SAS Certified Base

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Advanced Programmer for SAS 9, SAS ®
Certified Platform Administrator, SAS Certified

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Programmer for
SAS 9 Exam
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
Pass required
Data Integration Developer for SAS 9 and ®
SAS Certified Business Intelligence Content

® AND
Developer for SAS 9 exams:

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SAS SQL 1: Essentials

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• With Prometric: www.prometric.com pg. 12 ADVANCED

• At a SAS UK office (Marlow, Manchester or +
Glasgow). SAS Macro Language 1:
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SAS Certified Advanced
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Programmer for SAS 9 Exam


Essentials
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pg. 12 Pass required
The data mining exam, SAS Certified
+
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Predictive Modeling using SAS Enterprise

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Miner 5, must be taken at a SAS office. Dates

™
SAS Programming 3:
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Advanced Techniques and

for SAS Certification exams can be found at:
Efficiencies pg. 12
www.sas.com/uk/certification/index.html
OR
SAS Certification: Advanced

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Programming for SAS 9 ®
Self-Paced e-Learning
“SAS Certification demonstrates a
commitment to learning and provides
a benchmark for skills and knowledge. SAS Certified Platform Administrator Credential
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NEW
These attributes will help strengthen
my position within my organisation and SAS Platform
®
help secure my future employment. Administration: Fast

Track pg.33
SAS Certified Platform
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Administrator for SAS 9 Exam®


Since taking the certification exams I Pass required
have moved on to perform a more

managerial and business analysis SAS Certified Predictive Modeler using SAS Enterprise Miner™ 5 Credential
® ®
function within my organisation.”

DATA MINING
Frank Cushnan Applied Analytics using
Manager, Data & Risk Systems, Lloyds
Banking Group
SAS Enterprise Miner™
®
pg.31
Predictive Modeling using SAS
Enterprise Miner 5 Exam
™
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
Pass required
SAS Certified Data Integration Developer for SAS 9 Credential

® ®
Benefits of Online SAS Data Integration


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Certification Study Groups SAS Certified Data Integration

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Studio: Fast Track
pg.20 Developer for SAS 9 Exam
®
and Tutorials Pass required
Membership of a SAS Professionals study

group or attendance at a Live Web tutorial SAS Certified BI Content Developer for SAS 9 Credential
® ®
will give you the opportunity to:

• Ask questions of course leaders and Creating Business pg.16 SAS Certified Business

®
other SAS Professionals. Intelligence for your Intelligence Content Developer

Organisation: Fast Track for SAS 9 Exam
®
Pass required
• Interact with interact with others
preparing for the exam.
• Take part in quizzes.
• Practice with additional exercises.
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Custom Training Services
Our custom-made courses, workshops and

seminars are affordable, flexible and ideal for
small or large groups. Learning Needs Assessment
You choose:
• Course topics: tailored to your needs
or have a standard course delivered
just for your staff
• Course data: standard course data can be
Learning Strategy Report
provided or your own data can be used
• Dates: to suit your project timescales
• Location: your premises, a SAS learning
centre or a third-party location.
If you would like training at your premises but

Adoption Programme
do not have suitable training equipment, we
can provide a setup service upon request.
Our custom-made courses combine lectures,

software demonstrations, hands-on computer
workshops and course materials.
Project Plan
We deliver:
• SAS accredited course leader
• Tailored course materials and exercises Develop Role-Based Training Customised Courses Standard Courses
• Hands-on workshops
• Post-course evaluation.
To book your custom event, simply contact

one of our business development managers
on 0845 402 9902 or education@suk.sas.
com.
Your Data Our Data

To find out more about custom events, Online Simulation Workshops
(Rapid Adoption Service)
go to www.sas.com/uk/education/
custom-events.html
Date Location Learner Numbers

Seminars Master Classes
Train-the-Trainer Classroom-Based Setup Service Tailored Course

Company Specific Materials
Post-Course Evaluation
SAS Adoption Health Check
Team Performance Assessment

Delivery and Sponsored Partners
Do you want a career that can help us The Institute of Direct Marketing Once again, SAS UK is supporting the
all lead healthier lives? Certificate in Direct and Digital Prince’s Trust
Marketing Analytics
If you are a graduate in maths, statistics or life The Prince’s Trust gives support where
sciences with some programming experience, In the age of the customer, only the most it’s needed most
then we can offer you that opportunity. Gain accurate, sensitively applied customer knowl- Around one in five young people in the UK
valuable training and a guaranteed job in the edge and data will be good enough. It is the are not in work, education or training. Youth
pharmaceutical industry, courtesy of the SAS effective application of direct marketing prin- unemployment costs the UK economy £10
Life Sciences Academy, in association with ciples and practice, using the power of SAS million a day in lost productivity, while youth
Satellite. software, that will provide the most successful crime costs £1 billion every year.
enterprises with their competitive edge.
SAS and Satellite, the UK’s premier life The Trust addresses this by giving practical
sciences recruitment organisation, have Combining knowledge of direct marketing and financial support to the young people who
teamed up to create the SAS Life Sciences skills, hands-on analytical software sessions need it most. It helps develop key skills, confi-
Academy. and many years of experience from market- dence and motivation, enabling young people
ing practitioners, this course provides both to move into work, education or training.
What does this mean for you? a detailed understanding of direct and digital
• A four week intensive training programme marketing and the statistical concepts required Attend a public SAS course and help
• Tuition by SAS and pharmaceutical industry for sound marketing analysis. the Prince’s Trust
experts This year we’re once again giving you the
By undertaking this joint offering from the opportunity to help the Prince’s Trust when
• SAS Certification
Institute of Direct Marketing (IDM) and SAS, you attend a public SAS course. When you
• Real-life case studies using pharmaceutical you will gain an internationally recognised qual- respond to one of our promotional offers, you
data ification, reduce the time spent learning direct will have the chance to choose to ask us to
• Guaranteed employment upon successful marketing and analytical skills and maximise make a donation of £15 to the Prince’s Trust
completion your training budget. in lieu of your promotional gift. Watch out
• Ongoing support from SAS and Satellite for our special offers on www.sas.com/uk/
Key benefits education
mentors.
• Known and respected qualification
Places are limited to just 24 this year, • Six months’ free access to SAS technology To find out more about the Prince’s Trust
so apply now. Simply send your CV and a please visit www.princes-trust.org.uk
• Free student membership
covering letter to sas@satelliteoutsourcing.
• Receive copies of relevant SAS and direct
com
marketing text books
If you are interested in finding out more, go to • Access to online resource library.
www.sas.com/uk/academy
The course is spread over a period of 34
weeks and includes two individual assess-
ments and two examinations.
This qualification has been specifically

designed for analysts who are primarily work-
ing with marketing data. The style of this
course allows both first time users of SAS, as
well as new entrants to the marketing environ-
ment, to gain skills immediately applicable in
the workplace. The hands-on analytical ses-
sions are undertaken using SAS Enterprise
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Guide .
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To find out more about the IDM Certification

please visit www.sas.com/uk/education/idm
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SAS Foundation ®
Programmer/Analyst
I’m responsible for accessing and managing data and for performing complex
queries and analyses. I write SAS programs or use SAS Enterprise Guide for
these tasks.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/prg
For SAS Programmers

Do you have experience writing
SAS code and are looking for an
5-day concentrated, accelerated course
Training Preparation for Base Programmer Certification introduction to SAS Enterprise Guide?
Creating Business
SAS Programming 1:
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SAS Programming 2: Data
®
Intelligence for Your SAS Enterprise Guide
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OR SAS Certified
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Base
Essentials Manipulation Techniques Organisation: for Experienced SAS ®
Programmer:FastFastTrack
Track
Programmers
pg. 11 CP pg. 11 CP pg. 11 CP pg. 11
Training Preparation for Advanced Programmer Certification

SAS Programming 3:
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SAS Macro Language 2:
®

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Advanced Techniques and SAS SQL 1: Essentials

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Developing Macro
Essentials
Efficiencies Applications
pg. 12 CP pg.12 CP pg. 12 CP pg. 12
For SAS Enterprise Guide Users

SAS Programming
® Do you have experience using
Essentials for Experienced SAS Enterprise Guide and would like
an introduction to writing and modifying
SAS Enterprise Guide Users
® ®
SAS programs?
pg.12
SAS Enterprise Guide 1:

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Querying and Reporting Advanced Tasks and Querying

pg. 11 pg.12
Introduction to Statistics using SAS ®
Enterprise Guide 4.2: ANOVA, Linear

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CP
Regression and Logistic Regression Preparation for SAS Certification Exam
®
pg. 24 BKS Business Knowledge Series
Advanced and Specialty Courses Recommended Certifications

Data Cleaning Techniques BKS SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9
® ®
SAS Certification Review:

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SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9
® ®
Base Programming for SAS 9 ®

CP
Please find more information about
SAS Functions by Example
®
BKS
Certification on page 6.
Processing Database and Spreadsheet Data with
SAS/ACCESS Software
® Best Value offers are available on Base and
Advanced Programming Certification Packages.
See page 42 for details.
Advanced and Specialty courses for all job roles
are available on request. For more information,
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SAS Programming 1: Essentials
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SAS Certified Base Programmer:
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SAS Enterprise Guide for
® ®
This course is for users who want to learn how Fast Track Experienced SAS Programmers
®
to write SAS programs. It is the entry point to This course teaches the fundamentals of This course introduces experienced SAS pro-
learning SAS programming and is a prerequisite SAS – data access, manipulation, analysis and grammers to SAS Enterprise Guide as an inter-
to many other SAS courses. If you do not plan reporting – and has been designed to prepare face to write and submit code, as well as use
to write SAS programs and you prefer a point- learners for the SAS Certified Base Programmer the point-and-click tasks to generate queries,
and-click interface, you should attend the SAS ®
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Enterprise Guide 1: Querying and Reporting
®
Learn how to: Learn how to:

course. • understand file structure and write system • write, edit and submit SAS programs in SAS
Learn how to: commands to create and access files Enterprise Guide
• navigate the SAS windowing environment • understand programming logic concepts (IF/ • use point-and-click tasks and wizards to
• read various types of data into SAS data sets THEN logic) access data and create queries, reports and
• validate and clean SAS data sets graphics
• understand the compilation and execution
• create SAS variables and subset data • customise task output by modifying the code
process of the DATA step
• combine SAS data sets that is generated by SAS Enterprise Guide
• create and enhance listing and summary • use different kinds of input to create SAS • use the concept of SAS Enterprise Guide
reports. data sets from external files Project to combine SAS programs with point-
Who should attend: Anyone getting started • use SAS software to access SAS data and-click functionality, including automated
writing SAS programs. libraries exporting and scheduled updates.
Delivery: Classroom • create and use SAS date values Who should attend: Experienced SAS pro-
Duration: 3 days • read, concatenate, merge, match-merge grammers who want to learn the point-and-
Course code: PRG1 and interleave SAS data sets click functionality of SAS Enterprise Guide,
Certification: This course is suggested including the intricacies of using it as a primary
• use the data set options DROP=, KEEP=
preparation for the SAS Base Programming for
® programming interface.
and RENAME=
SAS 9 exam.
® Delivery: Classroom
• create multiple output data sets
Duration: 2 days
SAS Programming 2:
®
• use array processing and DO loops to Course code: EGSP42
Data Manipulation Techniques process data iteratively
This course is for those who need to learn

• use SAS functions to perform data manipula- SAS Enterprise Guide 1:
® ®
SAS DATA step programming techniques for

tion and transformations. Querying and Reporting
processing, controlling, and manipulating SAS Who should attend: Anyone getting started This course is for business analysts and man-
data sets. The course builds on the concepts with SAS programming who wants to take the agers who do not have SAS programming
that are presented in the SAS Programming 1:
®
SAS Certified Base Programmer Exam. experience but need to access, manage, and
Essentials course and is not recommended for Delivery: Classroom summarise data from different sources, and
inexperienced SAS software users. Duration: 5 days present results in tables and graphs. This
Learn how to: Course code: CERT92 course focuses on using the menu-driven
• control SAS data set input and output tasks in SAS Enterprise Guide. Although you
Certification: This course is suggested
• combine SAS data sets can write, submit, and generate SAS program-
®
• summarise, read, and write different types ming code using SAS Enterprise Guide, this
SAS 9 exam.
®
of data course does not teach the SAS programming

• perform DO loop and SAS array processing language.
• transform character, numeric, and date Learn how to:
variables. • access and manipulate local and remote data
of various types
Who should attend: Anyone developing SAS
• create queries that filter and summarise data,
programs.
compute new columns, and join multiple
Delivery: Classroom
tables
Duration: 3 days
• create frequency and tabular reports
Course code: PRG2 • create interactive graphs
Certification: This course is suggested • automate output results.
®
Who should attend: Business analysts and

SAS 9 exam.
®
data managers who want to use the menu-

driven tasks in SAS Enterprise Guide.
Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 2 days
Course code: EG1
11
SAS Foundation
®
SAS Programming Essentials for

®
SAS Programming 3: Advanced
®
SAS Macro Language 1: Essentials
®
Experienced SAS Enterprise Guide

® ®
Techniques and Efficiencies This course focuses on the components of the
Users This course is for SAS programmers who SAS macro facility and how to design, write,
This course is for experienced SAS Enterprise prepare data for analysis. The comparisons and debug macro systems. Emphasis is placed
Guide users who want to gain extra value from of manipulation techniques and resource cost on understanding how programs with macro
the product by understanding the code that benefits are designed to help programmers code are processed.
it generates and methods of enhancing that choose the most appropriate technique for their Learn how to:
code. The course will serve as a transition into data situation. • perform text substitution in SAS code
the programming world of SAS and serves as a Learn how to compare various SAS • automate and customise the production of
prerequisite for the SAS Programming 2: Data
®
programming techniques that enable you to: SAS code
Manipulation Techniques course. • control memory, I/O, and CPU resources • conditionally or iteratively construct SAS code
Learn how to: • create and use indexes • use macro variables and macro functions.
• analyse the way in which SAS Enterprise • combine data horizontally and vertically
Who should attend: Experienced SAS pro-
Guide and SAS programs work together • use hash and hiter DATA step component
grammers who have a sound understanding of
• evaluate the structure and syntax of a SAS objects, arrays, and formats as lookup tables
DATA step processing and who want to write
program • compress SAS data sets
SAS programs that are reusable and dynamic.
• access and manage data using the DATA step • sample your SAS data sets.
Delivery: Classroom
• customise task output by modifying the code
Who should attend: Experienced SAS Duration: 2 days
that is generated by SAS Enterprise Guide.
programmers. Course code: MAC1
Who should attend: Experienced SAS Delivery: Classroom Certification: This course is suggested prepa-
Enterprise Guide users Duration: 3 days ration for the SAS Advanced Programming for
®
Delivery: Classroom Course code: PRG3 SAS 9 exam.

®
Duration: 2 days Certification: This course is suggested prepa-

Course code: EGP142 ration for the SAS Advanced Programming for
®
SAS 9 exam.
®
SAS Macro Language 2: Developing
®
Macro Applications
® ®
This course is designed for experienced SAS

Advanced Tasks and Querying SAS SQL 1: Essentials
®
macro programmers who want to learn to

This course focuses on using the Query This course teaches you how to process SAS develop and use macro applications. New tech-
Builder within SAS Enterprise Guide, includ- data using Structured Query Language (SQL). niques and best practices are taught within the
ing manipulating character, numeric, and date Learn how to: context of the applications.
values; converting variable type; and building • query and subset data Learn how to:
conditional expressions using the Expression • summarise and present data • create a framework for developing macro
Builder. This course also addresses efficiency • combine tables, including complex joins applications
issues, such as joining tables and using a sin- and merges • develop reusable macros
gle query to group, summarise, and filter data. • create and modify table views and indexes • read and process data
Learn how to: • replace multiple DATA and PROC steps with • pass and process macro parameters.
• use tasks to transpose, stack, rank, and cre- one SQL query.
Who should attend: Experienced SAS macro
ate a random sample of your data
Who should attend: SAS programmers and programmers who have a solid understanding
• use functions to convert data type from
business analysts. of the macro facility.
character to numeric and from numeric to
Delivery: Classroom Delivery: Classroom
character
• use conditional logic in the Query Builder to Duration: 2 days Duration: 2 days
create new columns Course code: SQL1 Course code: MAC2
• use multiple value parameters. Certification: This course is suggested prepa-
ration for the SAS Advanced Programming for
®
Who should attend: Non-programmers with

SAS 9 exam.
®
SAS Enterprise Guide experience, as well as

experienced programmers with SAS Enterprise
Guide experience.
Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 2 days
Course code: EG2

Report Writer
I’m responsible for performing queries and generating reports. I write
SAS programs or use SAS Enterprise Guide to perform these tasks.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/rw
For SAS Programmers

SAS Report Writing 1:
®
SAS Programming 1:
®
SAS Report Writing 1:
®
Essentials Using Procedures and ODS Using Procedures and ODS

pg. 11 CP pg.13 This course teaches you how to create detailed
tabular, summary, and listing reports. You also
learn how to send report output to the major
SAS/GRAPH 1: Essentials
®
Output Delivery System (ODS) destinations.

pg. 13
Learn how to:
SAS Programming Essentials
®
• use PROC REPORT to generate tabular
® ®
for Experienced SAS

®
Querying and Reporting Enterprise Guide Users

® detail reports, detail reports with subtotals
and grand totals, and detail reports with
pg. 11 pg. 12
computed columns
• generate summary reports based on GROUP,
CP
ACROSS, or CLASS variables using PROC
Preparation for SAS Certification Exam
®
REPORT and PROC TABULATE

• insert appropriate summary lines into reports
• send report output to the RTF, PDF, and
HTML destinations
Advanced and Specialty Courses SAS/GRAPH 1: Essentials
®
• change reports using ODS options and style
This course teaches you how to produce overrides.
Advanced Output Delivery System Topics
SAS Enterprise Guide for Experienced
® ® high-quality presentation graphics using Who should attend: SAS programmers, data
SAS Programmers SAS/GRAPH software. managers, report writers, and analysts who
Statistical Graphics with ODS Learn how to: must generate reports with the REPORT pro-
• design graphs that describe their data in cedure and the TABULATE procedure and who
Breaking New Ground with SAS 9.2 ODS Layout
®
Enhancements the most appropriate fashion are familiar with basic SAS procedure syntax
• customise default graph elements such as and logic.
Advanced and Specialty courses for all job roles axes and legends Delivery: Classroom
are available on request. For more information, • apply annotations that supplement the fea-
please contact us at education@suk.sas.com or Duration: 3 days
0845 402 9902 tures available with SAS/GRAPH procedures
Course code: RPT1
• deliver graphs in multiple formats, such
as static image files and client-generated
Recommended Certifications images.
SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9
® ®
Who should attend: SAS users who must
generate graphs using SAS program code
Please find more information about Certification
on page 6. in batch or noninteractive execution environ-
ments such as SAS Stored Processes, or have
Best Value offers are available on Base and
the need to produce a large quantity of graphs
See page 42 for details. with minimal user interaction.
Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 3 days
Course code: GRP1
13
SAS Enterprise Business Intelligence
®
Business User
I access existing information as well as create my own reports and
analyses using point-and-click applications. I use SAS Add-In for Microsoft
Office, SAS Web Report Studio, and the SAS Information Delivery Portal.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/bu
SAS Business Intelligence

® SAS Business Intelligence
®
Reporting 1: Essentials Reporting 2: Additional

Topics
pg. 14 pg. 14
Advanced and Specialty Courses SAS Business Intelligence Reporting 1:

®
SAS Business Intelligence Reporting 2:
®
Essentials Additional Topics

Accessing SAS from Microsoft Office Applications
®
Personalising the SAS Information

® This course teaches how to access reports This course expands on the knowledge
Delivery Portal and analyse data using several of the busi- learned in the SAS Business Intelligence
®
Using SAS Web Report Studio

® ness user applications in the platform for SAS Reporting 1: Essentials course and provides
Business Analytics. additional information for using several of the
Advanced and Specialty courses for all job roles Learn how to: business user applications in the platform for
are available on request. For more information, SAS Business Analytics.
please contact us at education@suk.sas.com or • identify the various types of reports
0845 402 9902 • work with SAS analyses Learn how to:
• interact with multidimensional data • build and enhance SAS Reports on the Web
• access SAS data sources using advanced features
• create reporting presentations. • access different types of data sources and
run advanced SAS analyses in Microsoft
Who should attend: Business users.
Office applications
Delivery: Classroom • share reports across your organisation.
Duration: 2 days
Who should attend: Business users.
Course code: SBU1
Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 2 days
Course code: SBU2

BI Content Developer
I understand my organisation’s data and the applications I need to create
reports and analyses for myself and others in my organisation. I use SAS
Information Map Studio, SAS BI Dashboard, and SAS Enterprise Guide for
the creation of stored processes. I may also use SAS OLAP Cube Studio and
SAS Visual BI (powered by JMP software).
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/bic

Creating Business Intelligence Creating Business Intelligence Creating Business
for Your Organisation 1: for Your Organisation 2: OR
Intelligence for Your
Essentials Additional Topics Organisation: Fast Track
pg. 15 CP pg. 15 CP
pg. 16 CP
Designing, Tuning, and

Maintaining SAS ®
OLAP Cubes
pg. 16
CP Preparation for SAS Certification Exam

®
Advanced and Specialty Courses Creating Business Intelligence Creating Business Intelligence for Your
for Your Organisation 1: Essentials Organisation 2: Additional Topics
Creating Information Maps Using SAS 9.2
®
Creating Stored Processes Using SAS 9.2

® This course teaches how to build reports, This course expands on the knowledge
analyses, and dashboards for consumption by learned in the Creating Business Intelligence
SAS Enterprise Guide 1: Querying and Reporting
® ®
business users and other information consum- for Your Organisation 1: Essentials course and
SAS Visual BI: Dynamic Data Visualisation
®
ers in your organisation. provides advanced techniques for building

What’s New in SAS 9.2 Business Intelligence
®
Learn how to: SAS Information Maps, SAS Reports, SAS

Advanced and Specialty courses for all job roles • use several of the business user applications Stored Processes, and SAS BI Dashboards.
are available on request. For more information, in the platform for SAS Business Analytics Learn how to:
please contact us at education@suk.sas.com or • build SAS Information Maps, SAS Stored • create and exploit dynamic value selection
0845 402 9902
Processes, and SAS BI Dashboards • build advanced information maps using SAS
• consolidate information into a business Information Map Studio
Recommended Certification reporting application • build, schedule, and distribute advanced
• examine the types of metadata created in the reports
SAS Certified BI Content Developer for SAS 9
® ®
platform for SAS Business Analytics • produce advanced stored processes able to
Please find more information about Certification • create multidimensional data sources. create dynamic data sources
on page 6.
• build advanced SAS BI Dashboard applica-
Who should attend: Business content
Best Value offers are available on Base and tions
Advanced Programming Certification Packages. developers.
• consolidate information into a business
See page 42 for details. Delivery: Classroom
reporting application.
Duration: 3 days
Who should attend: Business content
Course code: SBA1
developers.
Delivery: Classroom
preparation for the SAS BI Content Developer
®
Duration: 3 days
for SAS 9 exam.
®
Course code: SBA2

Certification: This course is suggested prepa-
ration for the SAS BI Content Developer for
®
SAS 9 exam.
®
15
®
Creating Business Intelligence Designing, Tuning, and Maintaining

for Your Organisation: Fast Track SAS OLAP Cubes
®
This intensive training course provides acceler- This course teaches students how to use the
ated learning for business content developers. SAS OLAP Environment to build, tune, and
This course is for individuals who are comfort- maintain multidimensional cubes.
able with learning large amounts of information Learn how to:
in a short period of time. • access requirements and examine options
Learn how to: for building efficient OLAP cubes
This fast track course covers the same • create and set security on SAS OLAP cubes
topics as Creating Business Intelligence • extend the functionality of the cube using
for Your Organisation 1: Essentials and both wizards and the Multidimensional
Creating Business Intelligence for Your Expressions(MDX) language
Organisation 2: Additional Topics. • tune a SAS OLAP cube and perform cube
Who should attend: Business content maintenance
developers. • use an OLAP cube in reporting applications.
Delivery: Classroom Who should attend: Business content
Duration: 5 days developers.
Course code: SBAFT Delivery: Classroom
Certification: This course is suggested prepa- Duration: 3 days
ration for the SAS BI Content Developer for
®
Course code: SBAOLAP
SAS 9 exam.
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BI Applications Developer
I’m responsible for building, implementing, and customising applications.
I use SAS development applications such as SAS/AF, SAS AppDev Studio,
and SAS/IntrNet.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/bi
SAS Business Intelligence

®
Customising SAS Web
®
Reporting 1: Essentials Applications

pg. 14 pg. 17
Developing Applications
Using SAS/AF Software
®
pg. 17
Advanced and Specialty Courses Customising SAS Web Applications

®
Developing Applications with SAS/AF ®
This course provides information on how to

Software
SAS Web Tools: Advanced Dynamic Solutions Using
®
SAS/IntrNet Software manage and customise SAS Web Applications This course teaches students how to work
SAS Web Tools: Static and Dynamic Solutions
®
including SAS Web Report Studio and the with the SAS Environment, design applica-
Using SAS/IntrNet Software SAS Information Delivery Portal. tions, build a FRAME entry, and control the
Creating Web Applications Using SAS Stored
®
Learn how to: application flow.
Processes • create a customised theme Learn how to:
Advanced and Specialty courses for all job roles • change default preferences • build application windows using FRAME
are available on request. For more information, • administer the Public Kiosk entries
please contact us at education@suk.sas.com or • manage common elements in SAS Web • create, compile, and execute SAS Compo-
0845 402 9902 Report Studio nent Language (SCL) programs
• Publish content to publication channels. • use the model/viewer paradigm for display-
ing information
Who should attend: BI applications
• view and edit data in tables and forms
developers.
• create and use SCL lists, including those
Delivery: Classroom
containing sublists
Duration: 2 days • share information between application
Course code: SBIADCWA windows
• deploy an application.
Who should attend: BI applications
developers
Duration: 4 days
Course code: SBIADA
17
®
Project Manager
I’m responsible for managing the strategy, objectives, and tasks for
a SAS project. I have a high-level understanding of SAS technologies
and a detailed knowledge of project management methodologies. Also,
I am involved in implementing our Business Intelligence Competency
Centre (BICC).
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/pm
Maximising Technology and

Resource Investment with a
BI Competency Centre
pg. 18 BKS BKS Business Knowledge Series
“I first used SAS nine years ago but recently changed jobs and realised I needed to
Maximising Technology and
refresh my SAS knowledge. I’d always had positive experiences with SAS Education
Resource Investment with a
BI Competency Centre so didn’t even consider going elsewhere. I decided to take SAS Certification and the
course seemed too good a chance to pass up. The course material was excellent as
This course teaches you how to establish and
evolve a Business Intelligence Competency were the study groups and online learning. Having Certification has helped build my
Centre (BICC) in your organisation. This course confidence and will hopefully result in a promotion in the near future. I would not hesi-
provides an overview, guidelines for assessing tate to recommend the course to my colleagues.”
your BI environment, and a roadmap to estab-
Nic Tooth
lish a BICC specific for your organisation. SAS Analyst, Churchill
Learn how to:
• identify the role and benefits of a BICC
• determine required resources, skills, and
funding model
• apply a BI maturity model to benchmark
your organisation’s information management
practices
• understand the role of a BICC in supporting
your information management practices and
BI strategy
• develop a roadmap to establish and evolve a
successful BICC
• understand and apply best practices and
expert opinion.
Who should attend: Those who are respon-
sible for aligning BI efforts with organisational
objectives such as BI and/or analytics direc-
tors; directors or executives who deploy BI
in their environment or improve the business
value from the existing BI environment.
Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 1 day
Course code: BICCMAX

SAS Data Management
®
Data Integration Developer

I collect, store, and cleanse data in preparation for reporting and analy-
sis. I use applications such as SAS Data Integration Studio, the SAS
Data Quality solution, and SAS Information Map Studio. I may also use
OLAP techniques and write SAS code.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/did
SAS Programming 1:
®
SAS SQL 1: Essentials

®
Essentials
pg. 11 CP pg. 12 CP

®
Essentials
pg. 12 CP
SAS Data Integration

®
SAS Data Integration
®
SAS Data Integration Studio:
®
Studio 1: Essentials OR
Studio 2: Additional Topics Fast Track
pg. 20 CP pg. 20 CP pg. 20 CP
Accessing Data in the SAS ®
Scalable Performance Data

Server ®
pg. 20
®
Advanced and Specialty Courses Recommended Certifications

Designing, Tuning, and Maintaining SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9
® ®
SAS OLAP Cubes

®
SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9

® ®
What’s New in SAS 9.2 Data Integration

®
SAS Certified Data Integration Developer for SAS 9

® ®
Advanced and Specialty courses for all job

roles are available on request. For more Please find more information about
information, please contact us at education@ Certification on page 6.
suk.sas.com or 0845 402 9902 Best Value offers are available on Base and
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SAS Data Management
®
SAS Data Integration Studio 1: Essentials

®
SAS Data Integration Studio: Fast Track
®
Accessing Data in the SAS Scalable
®
This course introduces SAS Data Integration This intensive training course provides accel-
Performance Data Server ®
Studio and includes topics for registering erated learning for data integration develop- This course introduces the SAS Scalable
sources and targets; creating and deploying ers. This course is for individuals who are Performance Data Server and provides hands-
jobs; and working with transformations. comfortable with learning large amounts of on experience accessing and creating SPD
Learn how to: information in a short period of time. Server data from SAS.
• register source data and target tables Learn how to: Learn how to:
• create jobs and explore the functionality of This fast track course covers the same • use the SPD Server LIBNAME engine
the Process Designer topics as SAS Data Integration Studio 1:
® • use the SPD Server SQL pass through facility
• work with many of the various transforma- Essentials and SAS Data Integration Studio
® • write SAS code to optimise the utilisation of
tions 2: Additional Topics. SPD Server resources
• document and deploy jobs • use SAS Enterprise Guide to access SPD
Who should attend: Data integration
• use Impact Analysis and job performance Server data (self-study).
developers.
statistics
Delivery: Classroom Who should attend: Data integration
• build a SAS OLAP cube and SAS Information
developers, BI content developers and SAS
Map (self-study). Duration: 5 days
programmers.
Course code: DIFT
Who should attend: Data integration devel- Delivery: Classroom
opers and data integration architects. Certification: This course is suggested
Duration: 2 days
preparation for the SAS Data Integration
®
Delivery: Classroom
Development for SAS 9 exam.
® Course code: DISPDU
Duration: 3 days
Course code: DI1
®

®
SAS Data Integration Studio 2:

®
Additional Topics
This course expands on the knowledge
learned in SAS Data Integration Studio 1:
®
Essentials and provides additional information

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Data Integration Architect
I design the architectures and methodologies required for ETL processing,
schema development, and data quality.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/dia
Available January-June 2011

Data Integration Architecture and Design Warehouse Architecture and Design
Warehouse Architecture and
Design Principles This course introduces data integration architec-
Principles
ture concepts including modeling; understanding This course provides a broad coverage of the
pg. 21
the different types of data sources; and designing architecture and detailed physical design of a
the process of creating and using data ware- data warehouse. This includes the storage,
Available July-December 2011 house information. management and exploitation of data within an
Learn how to: integrated information architecture.
Data Integration
Architecture and Design • understand the SAS IPI methodology for Learn how to:
rapid warehousing • make use of the most common physical
pg. 21
• differentiate between the various types of models dealing with the enterprise storage
data modeling layer of a data warehouse
• work with various data sources and include • create OLAP data marts
data quality • data mine data marts
• work with and exchange metadata between • load the enterprise layer and maintain data
applications marts using ETL (extract, transform and load)
• design extraction, transformation, and load processes
processes • manage and publish metadata
• establish security • manage the data warehouse environment,
• create and use data warehouse information. including archiving and backing up data
• plan the hardware and software infrastructure
Who should attend: Data integration archi-
• optimise performance within large data
tects, data integration developers, and project
warehouses.
managers.
Delivery: Classroom Who should attend: Anyone attending
should already have an understanding of
Duration: 3 days
systems analysis and practical knowledge of
Course code: DIAD
the relevant SAS features.
Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 3 days
Course code: WADPRIN
“I started to use SAS at university ... and now work as demand forecasting analyst for
a utility company. My manager offered us the opportunity to prepare for the SAS
Base exam, and I was very pleased and enthusiastic to get a certification for my SAS
knowledge. I did the prep using SAS online learning which allows you to learn when
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SAS Data Management
®
Data Quality Steward

I profile data for inconsistencies, apply various data cleansing tech-
niques, and monitor data to ensure it is usable for reporting and analy-
sis. I use software and applications from DataFlux such as DataFlux
dfPower Studio and DataFlux Integration Server.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/dq
DataFlux dfPower Studio

® ®
Using DataFlux Integration
®
Overview Server
pg. 22 pg. 22
Data Quality Using DataFlux ®
OR
Technology: Fast Track
dfPower Customise:
®
pg. 22
Understanding the Quality
Knowledge Base
pg. 22
DataFlux dfPower Studio Overview

® ®
Using DataFlux Integration Server
®
Data Quality Using DataFlux Technology: ®
This course is designed for students who This course is designed for DataFlux custom-
Fast Track
need to have a better understanding of ers who want to learn more about the DataFlux This intensive training course provides acceler-
DataFlux and data management concepts Integration Server. ated learning for data quality stewards. This
and methodology. Students will have an Learn how to: course is for individuals who are comfortable
extensive overview of dfPower Studio and • configure the DataFlux Integration Server with learning large amounts of information in a
architecture. • process jobs remotely short period of time.
Learn how to: • establish real-time services. Learn how to:
• profile data This fast track course covers the same
Who should attend: Data quality stewards.
• improve data by applying various data topics as DataFlux dfPower Studio Overview,
® ®
Delivery: Classroom
cleansing techniques, by integration and by Using DataFlux Integration Server and
®
Duration: 1 day
address verification dfPower Customise: Understanding the
®
• control the data cleansing cycle by using Course code: DQINTSVR Quality Knowledge Base.
trend analysis and business rules monitoring. Who should attend: Anyone who needs a
Who should attend: Anyone getting started
dfPower Customise: Understanding
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solid foundation on data quality using DataFlux

with dfPower Studio in order to manage and
the Quality Knowledge Base in an accelerated time frame.
cleanse data. This course is designed for users who need to Delivery: Classroom
Delivery: Classroom learn more about the Quality Knowledge Base Duration: 5 days
Duration: 3 days (QKB) of dfPower Customise. Course code: DQFAST
Course code: DQDFPS Learn how to:
• understand the QKB components
• use the QKB component editors
• understand various definition types.
Who should attend: Data quality stewards.
Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 2 days
Course code: DQCSTQKB

SAS Analytics®
Statistical Analyst
I cleanse and prepare data for analysis as well as conduct and interpret
simple to complex statistical data analyses.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/stat
For SAS Programmers

Multivariate Statistical
Methods: Practical
Predictive Modeling Using Research Applications
Logistic Regression pg. 24
Introduction to Statistics using pg. 31 Longitudinal Data

SAS Programming 1:
®
SAS 9.2: ANOVA, Linear Regression

®
Essentials Analysis with Discrete and

and Logistic Regression Continuous Responses
pg.11 CP pg. 23 pg. 24
Categorical Data Analysis
Using Logistic Regression
Mixed Models Analyses
pg. 24 Using SAS ®
pg. 24
Introduction to Statistics using SAS

®

® ®

®
CP
Querying and Reporting Preparation for SAS Certification Exam
®
Regression and Logistic Regression

pg. 11 pg. 24
Advanced and Specialty Courses Introduction to Statistics Using SAS 9.2: ® • examine ways of testing business questions,
ANOVA, Linear Regression and Logistic • examine relationships between variables,
Applied Clustering Techniques • produce predictions of continuous target
Regression
Design and Analysis of Probability Surveys variables by fitting simple and multiple linear
This three-day course is an excellent follow-on to regression models explain why categorised
Statistical Graphics with ODS
the SAS Programming 1: Essentials course for data are treated differently,
Statistical Process Control Using SAS/QC Software
®
anyone using, or wanting to use, statistics in a • know what to do if your target variable is
Survival Analysis Using the Proportional business environment. It covers a range of intro- binary (e.g. Yes/No, Default/Repay)
Hazards Model ductory statistical topics including the best way to
Statistics 2: ANOVA and Regression describe your data, statistical inference, analysis Who should attend: Anyone who would like to
of variance, simple and multiple linear regression, learn or know more about using statistical tests
Introduction to Programming with SAS/IML ®
Software categorical data analysis, and an introduction to within their work environment. This course is not
binary logistic regression. industry specific and emphasis will be placed
Getting Started with SAS Office Analytics
®
on using SAS to carry out data investigation,

Learn how to:
Advanced and Specialty courses for all job analyses and the interpretation of the results to
• see how statistics can be used to answer
roles are available on request. For more answer business problems.
information, please contact us at education@ business problems
Delivery: Classroom
suk.sas.com or 0845 402 9902 • construct graphs to explore, summarise and
interpret data, Duration: 3 days
• assess the precision of your statistics, Course code: ST092
23
SAS Analytics
®
Categorical Data Analysis Longitudinal Data Analysis with Discrete Introduction to Statistics Using SAS ®
Using Logistic Regression and Continuous Responses Enterprise Guide 4.2: ANOVA, Linear
®
This course focuses on analysing categorical This course is for scientists and analysts who
Regression and Logistic Regression
response data in scientific fields. The SAS pro- want to analyse observational data collected This course covers a range of introductory sta-
cedures addressed are PROC FREQ, PROC over time. It is not for SAS users who have tistical topics including the best way to describe
LOGISTIC, and PROC GENMOD. The course collected data in a complicated experimental your data, statistical inference, analysis of vari-
is not designed for predictive modelers in busi- design; they should take the Mixed Models ance, simple and multiple linear regression,
ness fields. Analyses Using SAS course instead.
®
categorical data analysis, and an introduction to
Learn how to: Learn how to: binary logistic regression.
• recognise when logistic regression is ap- • create individual and group profile plots and Learn how to:
propriate sample variograms • see how statistics can be used to answer
• write code in the LOGISTIC procedure for • use PROC MIXED to fit a general linear business problems
binary, ordinal, and nominal logistic regression mixed model and a random coefficient • construct graphs to explore, summarise and
• create effect plots and odds ratio plots using model interpret data,
ODS Statistical Graphics • plot information criteria for models with • assess the precision of your statistics,
• create logit plots and use the FREQ proce- selected covariance structures • examine ways of testing business questions,
dure for preliminary analyses • generate diagnostic plots in PROC MIXED • examine relationships between variables,
• use automatic model building options in • fit a binary or ordinal GEE model in PROC • produce predictions of continuous target
PROC LOGISTIC GENMOD variables by fitting simple and multiple linear
• assess models for fit and influential observa- • compute GEE deletion diagnostic statistics regression models explain why categorised
tions using PROC LOGISTIC in PROC GENMOD data are treated differently,
• create ROC curves for measuring sensitivity • fit a generalised linear mixed model in PROC • know what to do if your target variable is
and specificity GLIMMIX. binary (e.g. Yes/No, Default/Repay).
• perform exact and conditional logistic regres-
Who should attend: Epidemiologists, social Who should attend: Anyone wanting to
sion with PROC LOGISTIC
scientists, physical scientists, and business learn more about using statistical tests within
• analyse repeated and clustered data using
analysts. their work environment. This course is not
GEE’s in the GENMOD procedure.
Delivery: Classroom industry specific and will focus on using SAS
Who should attend: Biostatisticians, epidemi- Duration: 3 days to carry out data investigation, analyses and
ologists, social scientists, and physical scientists Course code: LONG92 interpretation of the results to answer business
who analyse categorical response data. problems.
Mixed Models Analyses Using SAS ®
Duration: 3 days Duration: 3 days

Course code: CDAL92 This course teaches you how to analyse linear Course code: EGSTA42
mixed models using PROC MIXED. A brief intro-
duction to analysing generalised linear mixed
Multivariate Statistical Methods: models using PROC GLIMMIX is also included.
Practical Research Applications
Learn how to:
This course teaches how to apply a variety of • analyse data (including binary data) with
multivariate statistical methods to research data. random effects
Learn how to: • fit random coefficient models and hierarchi-
• perform multivariate analysis of variance cal linear models
(MANOVA) and multivariate regression • analyse repeated measures data
analysis • obtain and interpret the best linear unbiased
• perform canonical correlation and discrimi- predictions
nant function analyses • perform residual and influence diagnostic
• perform principal components analysis anlaysis
• perform exploratory and confirmatory factor • deal with convergence issues.
analysis
Who should attend: Statisticians, experi-
• use structural equation modeling.
enced data analysts, and researchers with
Who should attend: Statisticians, research- sound statistical knowledge.
ers, and data analysts with a strong statistical Delivery: Classroom
background. Duration: 3 days
Delivery: Classroom Course code: AGLM92
Duration: 3 days
Course code: AMUL92

Market Researcher
I conduct market research and then analyse and interpret the results.
I write SAS programs or use SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Enterprise
Miner, SAS Marketing Automation, and SAS Marketing Optimisation.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/mkt
For SAS Programmers

Applied Clustering
Introduction to Statistics using Techniques
SAS Programming 1:
®

®
Essentials pg. 25
and Logistic Regression
pg. 11 CP pg. 23
Design of Experiments for
Direct Marketing
pg. 25
Introduction to Statistics using SAS
®

® ®

®
Querying and Reporting Regression and Logistic Regression Web Analytics and Web
pg. 11
Intelligence using SAS ®
pg. 24
pg. 26 BKS

®
BKS Business Knowledge Series
Advanced and Specialty Courses Applied Clustering Techniques Design of Experiments for
This course looks at the theoretical and practi-
Direct Marketing
Categorical Data Analysis Using Logistic Regression
Maximising Campaign Efficiency with SAS cal implications of a wide array of clustering This course teaches you how to design market-
Marketing Optimisation techniques currently available in SAS. The ing experiments with more than one factor and
Multivariate Statistical Methods: Practical Research techniques considered include cluster prepro- how to maximise the information that is gleaned
Applications cessing, variable clustering, k-nearest-neighbor from a marketing campaign.
Predictive Modeling Using Logistic Regression clustering, k-means clustering, hierarchical clus- Learn how to:
tering, and fuzzy clustering. • determine the appropriate sample size for
Advanced and Specialty courses for all job roles Learn how to: your tests
please contact us at education@suk.sas.com or • prepare and explore data for a cluster • build efficient experimental designs that
0845 402 9902 analysis generate as much information as possible for
• distinguish among many different clustering minimum cost
techniques, making informed choices about • identify challenges associated with analysing
which to use experimental designs
• evaluate the results of a cluster analysis • test as many factors as possible in a given
• determine the appropriate number of clusters campaign
to retain • apply well-known experimental design prac-
• profile and describe clustered observations tices to direct marketing efforts.
• score observations into clusters.
Who should attend: Business analysts and
Who should attend: Intermediate or senior market researchers.
level statisticians, data analysts and data miners. Delivery: Classroom
Delivery: Classroom Duration: 2 days
Duration: 2 days Course code: DOEF92
Course code: CLUS92
25
SAS Analytics
®
Web Analytics and Web Intelligence using

SAS ®
This course provides an overview of state-of-

the-art Web analytics, as well as of advanced
data mining techniques and applications that
are suitable to the context of the Web. It will
provide a sound mix of theory and practice,
illustrated by several real-life cases and hands-
on exercises using SAS Web Analytics, SAS
Enterprise Miner, and SAS/STAT software.
Learn how to
• gain a deep understanding of Web analytics
and Web intelligence, and recognise how
they can leverage Web site effectiveness and
marketing measurement
• identify and interpret key Web metrics and
KPIs
• understand the main data collection tech-
niques, their impact on metrics and their
limitations
• move from mere reporting of Web metrics to
gaining actionable insights about how to op-
timise site design or online marketing efforts
• explore the potential of data mining and
predictive analytics in the context of the Web,
and gain an understanding of the techniques
involved and how to apply them.
Who should attend: Web analysts, BI profes-
sionals, data analysts or data miners, CRM/
marketing analysts.
Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 2 days
Course code: BWAWI
It’s all about YOU ... becoming a high achiever

Getting the best from your experience in the classroom is the key to rapidly
acquiring new skills and improving your performance at work. Take advan-
tage of these benefits when you choose SAS Education for your training
needs:
• Active engagement with questions and quizzes
• No need for tedious note taking
• Network with your course leader and other SAS professionals
after the course
• Identify your strengths and weaknesses
• Benefit from a personalised action plan detailing further development.
Turn to page 3 to find out more about continuous learning at SAS.

Operations Researcher
I help decision makers solve business, manufacturing, transportation,
and supply chain issues. I use linear, integer, mixed-integer, and nonlin-
ear programming as well as quality control techniques.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/or
SAS Software Users

Building and Solving
SAS Programming 1:
®
Optimisation Models
Essentials with SAS/OR ®
pg. 11 CP pg. 27
JMP Software Users
JMP Software:
®
JMP Software:
®
JMP Software: Classic
®
Data Exploration ANOVA and Regression Design of Experiments
pg. 28 pg. 29 pg. 29

®
Advanced and Specialty Courses Building and Solving Optimisation

Models with SAS/OR ®
Statistical Process Control Using SAS/QC Software

®
This course focuses on formulating and solv-

Introduction to Programming with SAS/IML ®
Software ing mathematical optimisation using the

OPTMODEL procedure, from inputting data to
interpreting output and generating reports. The
Advanced and Specialty courses for all job roles course covers related programming problems
are available on request. For more information, with an emphasis on model formulation and
construction.
0845 402 9902
Learn how to:
• formulate and solve linear programming prob-
lems using the OPTMODEL procedure
• solve integer and mixed-integer programming
problems using the OPTMODEL procedure
• solve nonlinear programming problems using
the OPTMODEL procedure.
Who should attend: Anyone who wants
to formulate and solve linear, integer, mixed-
integer, or nonlinear problems using SAS/OR
software.
Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 3 days
Course code: OROP92
27
SAS Analytics
®
JMP Analyst
®
I use JMP software to dynamically visualise statistical data analyses.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/jmp
JMP Software: Classic

®
Design of Experiments
JMP Software:
®
JMP Software:
®
pg. 29
Data Exploration ANOVA and Regression
pg. 28 pg. 29
JMP Software: Custom
®
JMP Software:
® Design of Experiments
Introduction to the pg. 29
JMP Scripting Language
®
pg. 29
Advanced and Specialty Courses JMP Software: Data Exploration

®
JMP Software: Analysis of Dose-Response Curves

®
This course is designed as an important first
JMP Software: Introduction to Categorical
® step for those who want to use JMP to man-
Data Analysis age, analyse, and explore data.
JMP Software: Measurement Systems Analysis
®
Learn how to:
and Variation Reduction • navigate the JMP interface
JMP Software: Process Control Design Using SPC
®
• manage data effectively in JMP
• explore data by using JMP software’s
JMP Software: Stability Analysis
®
extensive graphical capabilities

JMP Software: Statistical Quality Control
®
• create and manage reports.

Mixture Design of Experiments Using JMP ®
Who should attend: Anyone who wants to

Advanced and Specialty courses for all job roles increase their knowledge and use of JMP to
are available on request. For more information, explore data.
Delivery: Classroom
0845 402 9902
Duration: 1 day
Course code: JDEX8

JMP Software: ANOVA and Regression
®
JMP Software: Custom Design
®
JMP Software: Introduction to the
®
This course teaches how to analyse data with

of Experiments JMP Scripting Language
®
a single continuous response variable using This course offers a fresh perspective about This course demonstrates how to extend JMP
analysis of variance and regression meth- designing experiments through state-of-the-art software’s functionality using the JMP Scripting
ods. You learn how to perform elementary features in JMP. The course specifically focuses Language (JSL) to automate routine proce-
exploratory data analysis (EDA) and discover on the principles of designing an experiment and dures, extend or create new procedures, and
natural patterns in data. Important statistical how to utilise all of them to achieve an optimal customise reports.
concepts such as confidence intervals are design. Learn how to:
also introduced. Learn how to: • use the basic elements in JSL
Learn how to: • use custom design for any experiment • use messages, functions, and expressions to
• compare two means using a t-test • choose appropriate criterion for optimal create new data tables and columns, control
• generate and interpret an analysis of variance design analyses, and capture or modify reports
to compare more than two means • effectively and efficiently test factor effects or • create and use dialogs to adapt script
• analyse relationships between continuous predict responses behaviour
variables using simple and multiple linear • augment existing experiments to address • save JMP scripts as custom menu or toolbar
regression models new questions items to automate routine analyses and
• perform an analysis of covariance to incorpo- • design and analyse experiments with hard- reporting.
rate continuous and categorical predictors to-change factors
Who should attend: Anyone familiar with
• evaluate assumptions in statistical hypothesis • eliminate noise from nuisance factors
JMP who wants to learn the JMP Scripting
testing. • find best factor settings to achieve desired
Language.
response levels.
Who should attend: Analysts and researchers Delivery: Classroom
with some statistical knowledge. Who should attend: Directors, managers, Duration: 2 days
Delivery: Classroom engineers, scientists, technicians, and analysts Course code: JSCR8
Duration: 2 days working in discovery, research, development,
Course code: JANR8 and quality assurance or control, as well as
Black Belts working on Six Sigma projects.
JMP Software: Classic Design
®
Delivery: Classroom
of Experiments Duration: 2 days
This course teaches you how to design and Course code: JMDOE8
analyse experiments. Designed experiments can
help optimise the process response or identify
the vital few factors that drive your product or
process. The course emphasises the principles
of experimental design and includes screening
designs and response surface designs.
Learn how to:
• explain the fundamental principles of
designed experiments
• generate and analyse full factorial, fractional
factorial, split-plot and screening designs,
including designs with blocking factors
• create and analyse classic response surface
designs
• use the custom design tool.
Who should attend: Anyone who would like
to understand and improve process design,
such as engineers, scientists and Six Sigma
practitioners.
Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 2 days
Course code: JDRS8
29
SAS Analytics
®
Data Miner
I’m responsible for extracting information from large databases to
construct data segments and predictive models. I use SAS Enterprise
Miner, SAS Credit Scoring, SAS Text Miner, or write SAS code.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/dm
For SAS Programmers
Introduction to Statistics using

SAS Programming 1:
®
Predictive Modeling Using
®
Essentials Logistic Regression

and Logistic Regression
pg. 11 CP pg.23 pg. 31
Credit Scorecard Development

and Implementation
For SAS Enterprise Miner Users pg. 36 BKS
Data Mining Techniques: Advanced Analytics for

Applied Analyticse Using
Theory and Practice Customer Intelligence
SAS Enterprise Miner
® ™
Using SAS ®
pg. 31 BKS pg. 31 CP pg. 31 BKS

®
Advanced and Specialty Courses Advanced and Specialty Courses Cont. Recommended Certifications
Applying Survival Analysis to Business BKS Net Lift Models: Optimising the BKS SAS Certified Predictive Modeler Using
®
™
Time-to-Event Problems Impact of Your Marketing Efforts SAS Enterprise Miner
®
Customer Segmentation Using BKS Neural Network Modeling Please find more information about C
ertification
™
®
on page 6.
Web Analytics and Web Intelligence BKS
Data Preparation for Data Mining Using SAS ®
Best Value offers are available on Base and

Development of Credit Scoring Applications Survival Data Mining: Predictive Hazard Modeling
™ Advanced Programming Certification Packages.
Using SAS Enterprise Miner
®
for Customer History Data
Exploratory Analysis for Large and BKS Text Analytics with SAS Text Miner
®
Complex Problems
Advanced Predictive Modeling Using SAS ®
™
Extending SAS Enterprise Miner
®
Enterprise Miner™
with User-Written Nodes

Decision Tree Modeling
Managing SAS Analytical Models Using SAS
® ®
Model Manager

0845 402 9902

Applied Analytics Using Who should attend: Those involved in esti-
® TM mating, monitoring or maintaining predictive
models for various types of customer intel-
This course covers the skills required to assem- ligence; those involved with using data min-
ble analysis flow diagrams using the rich tool set ing techniques for various types of customer
of SAS Enterprise Miner for both pattern discov- intelligence.
ery (segmentation, association, and sequence
Delivery: Classroom
analyses) and predictive modeling (decision tree,
Duration: 3 days
regression, and neural network models).
Course code: BDMCI61
Learn how to:
• define a SAS Enterprise Miner project and
explore data graphically Data Mining Techniques:
• modify data for better analysis results Theory and Practice
• build and understand predictive models like Explore the inner workings of data mining
decision trees and regression models techniques and how to make them work
• compare and explain complex models for you. Students are taken through all the
• generate and use score code steps of a data mining project, beginning with
• apply association and sequence discovery to problem definition and data selection, and
transaction data continuing through data exploration, data
• use other modeling tools like rule induc- transformation, sampling, portioning, modeling,
tion, gradiant boosting, and support vector and assessment.
machines. Learn how to:
Who should attend: Data analysts, qualitative • use a data mining methodology
experts, and others who want an introduction • build and use decision trees and neural
to SAS Enterprise Miner. networks for modeling and scoring
Delivery: Classroom • use survival analysis and create survival
Duration: 3 days curves.
Course code: AAEM61 Who should attend: Business analysts, their
Certification: This course is suggested prepa- managers, and statisticians.
ration for the Predictive Modeling Using SAS Delivery: Classroom
Enterprise Miner exam. Duration: 3 days
Course code: BDMT61
Advanced Analytics for Customer
Intelligence Using SAS ®
This advanced, highly interactive course will Predictive Modeling Using

clarify how you can adopt state-of-the-art data Logistic Regression
mining techniques for complex customer intelli- This course covers predictive modeling using
gence applications. You will receive a sound mix SAS/STAT software with emphasis on the
of both theoretical and technical insights as well LOGISTIC procedure. This course also dis-
as practical implementation details, illustrated by cusses selecting variables, assessing models,
several real-life cases. treating missing values, and using efficiency
Learn how to: techniques for massive data sets.
• apply a series of powerful, recently devel- Learn how to:
oped, cutting-edge data mining techniques • use logistic regression to model an individu-
• ensure the practical application of these al’s behaviour as a function of known inputs
techniques to optimise strategic business • handle missing data values
decisions • tackle multicollinearity in your predictors
• explore a futuristic vision of how new emerg- • assess model performance and compare
ing data mining techniques might change models.
your key business processes
• deploy, monitor, and optimally back-test data Who should attend: Modelers, analysts,
mining systems. and statisticians who need to build predictive
models, particularly models from the banking,
financial services, direct marketing, insurance,
and telecommunications industries.
Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 2 days
Course code: PMLR92
31
SAS Analytics
®
Forecaster
I’m responsible for developing forecasting models to empower the
organisation to make informed decisions. I write SAS programs, use
the Time Series Forecasting System, or SAS Forecast Studio.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/for
Forecasting One-Time Series with Possible Regressors Large-Scale Forecasting
Forecasting Using SAS ®
Forecasting Using SAS ®
Software: A Programming
Forecast Server Software
Approach
pg. 32 pg. 32
Using SAS High-

®
Performance Forecasting
Software
pg. 32 BKS Business Knowledge Series
Advanced and Specialty Courses Who should attend: Scientists, engineers, Using SAS High-Performance
®
and business analysts who have the responsi- Forecasting Software

Advanced Topics in Applied Econometrics BKS bility of forecasting for their organisations.
Business Forecasting Using SAS :® This course teaches you how to make accu-
Delivery: Classroom
A Point-and-Click Approach rate forecasts quickly and automatically using
Duration: 3 days
Developing Customer Lifetime Value Using the SAS Forecast Server procedures, giving
BKS Course code: FETSP
® ™
you the power to confidently plan your busi-
Introduction to Applied Econometrics ness operations.
Forecasting Using SAS Forecast
®
Learn how to:

Advanced and Specialty courses for all job roles Server Software • process time series data
please contact us at education@suk.sas.com or This course prepares you to generate large • automate the large-scale forecasting process
0845 402 9902 volumes of forecasts automatically using the • add custom models and selection lists to a
SAS Forecast Studio interactive interface. model repository
Learn how to: • create event variables to use as inputs to
• automatically create and fit custom forecast forecast models
models to large-scale time series data sets • produce, assess, and modify forecasts.
Forecasting Using SAS Software:
®
• identify series that do not have acceptable Who should attend: Experienced forecast-
A Programming Approach forecast accuracy ers and business analysts who want to learn
• refine forecast models to improve forecast to develop scripts in the SAS Forecast Server
This course teaches analysts how to use SAS/
accuracy programming language to build, maintain, and
ETS software to create forecasting models,
• reconcile hierarchical forecasts refine a forecasting system.
evaluate the model for accuracy, and forecast
• produce reports using stored processes Delivery: Classroom
future values using the model.
• generate forecast data sets for deployment Duration: 3 days
Learn how to: • accommodate data updates in large-scale
• build simple forecast models Course code: HPF92
time series data sets.
• build advanced forecast models for autocor-
related time series and for time series with Who should attend: Forecasters and ana-
trend and seasonality lysts in any industry, including retail, financial
• build forecast models that contain explana- services, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.
tory variables. Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 2 days
Course code: FSTU31

SAS Administrators
®
SAS Platform Administrator

®
I install, configure, administer, and maintain the platform for

SAS Business Analytics.
www.sas.com/uk/education/roles/pa
SAS Platform Administration:

®
Fast Track
pg. 33 CP CP Preparation for SAS Certification Exam
®
Advanced and Specialty Courses SAS Platform Administration: Fast Track

®
SAS Enterprise Guide : Administration

® ®
This intensive training course provides acceler-
SAS Enterprise Miner : Administration
® ™ ated learning for those students who will admin-
ister the platform for SAS Business Analytics.
SAS OLAP Environment: Administration
®
This course is for individuals who are comfort-

SAS Scalable Performance Data
®
able with learning large amounts of information

Server : Administration
®
in a short period of time.

What’s New in SAS 9.2 Platform Administration
®
Learn how to:

SAS Platform Admnistration 1: Essentials This fast track course covers the same
SAS Platform Administration 2: Security topics as SAS Platform Administration 1:
®
Essentials and SAS Platform Administration

®

are available on request. For more information, 2: Security.
please contact us at education@suk.sas.com or Who should attend: Experienced SAS
0845 402 9902 administrators responsible for the platform for
SAS Business Analytics.
Recommended Certifications Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 5 days
SAS Certified Platform Administrator for SAS 9
® ®
Course code: SPAFT

Please find more information about C
ertification Certification: This course is suggested
on page 6. preparation for the SAS Platform
®
Best Value offers are available on Base and Administration for SAS 9 exam.
®

33
SAS Solutions
®
Customer Insight Analyst

I design and execute marketing campaigns using SAS
technologies.
www.sas.com/uk/education/solutions/ci
Introduction to Statistics using Designing and Executing Managing the SAS®
SAS Programming 1:
®

®
Marketing Campaigns Using SAS ®
Marketing Automation
Essentials
and Logistic Regression Customer Intelligence Studio Data Environment
pg. 11 CP pg.23 pg. 34 pg. 34
Advanced Analytics for

Customer Intelligence
Using SAS®
pg. 31 BKS

®
Web Analytics and Web

BKS Business Knowledge Series Intelligence using SAS
®
pg. 26 BKS
Advanced and Specialty Courses Designing and Executing Marketing Managing the SAS Marketing
®
Campaigns Using SAS Customer

®
Automation Data Environment
Managing Broadcasts Using SAS Digital Marketing
®
Intelligence Studio This course provides an understanding of how

Maximising Campaign Efficiency with SAS ®
Marketing Optimisation This course provides an overview of SAS to build, extend, and maintain the information
Marketing Automation 5.1 and addresses how map required in a SAS Marketing Automation
SAS for Customer Experience Analytics:
®
to construct outbound marketing decisions environment.

Data Integration
using SAS Customer Intelligence Studio. Learn how to:
SAS for Customer Experience Analytics:
®
• create an information map for use in SAS

Normalisation Learn how to:
Marketing Automation
SAS Social Media Analytics: Media Portal
®
• identify the types of problems that are solved • use the information map to generate meta-
Using SAS Interaction Management
® by SAS Marketing Automation data tables for SAS Marketing Automation
• navigate all areas of SAS Customer Intel- • create a business context using the Market-
Advanced and Specialty courses for all job roles ligence Studio ing Automation plug-in in SAS Management
are available on request. For more information, • create and test outbound marketing cam- Console.
paigns and inbound decisions. Who should attend: Data modelers, IT
0845 402 9902
Who should attend: Users of SAS Marketing administrators, and marketing analysts.
Automation who want to learn how to use Delivery: Classroom
SAS Customer Intelligence Studio for market- Duration: 1 day
ing decisions. Course code: MADATA53
Delivery: Classroom
Duration: 2 days
Course code: CISTU53

Risk Manager
I develop statistical models to assess the level of risk associated
with commercial and personal loans. I use SAS Enterprise Miner or
write SAS code.
www.sas.com/uk/education/solutions/risk
What’s New in SAS Risk

®
Credit Risk Modeling Using
Preparing for Solvency II
Dimensions ®
SAS ®
pg. 35 BKS pg. 35 BKS pg. 36 BKS
Credit Scorecard Development

and Implementation
Development of Credit
BKS
pg. 36 BKS
Scoring Applications Using
® ™
Applied Analytics Using pg. 36 CP Preparation for SAS Certification Exam

®

® ™
pg. 31 CP
Advanced and Specialty Courses What’s New in SAS Risk Dimensions

® ®
Credit Risk Modeling Using SAS ®
SAS Risk Dimensions : Analysis

® ®
BKS This course shows the new features in SAS In this course, students learn how to develop
SAS Risk Dimensions : Configuration
® ®
BKS
Risk Dimensions 5.2 and assists the student in credit risk models in the context of the recent
expanding capability and flexibility in using the Basel II guidelines. The course provides a sound
Advanced and Specialty courses for all job roles solution. mix of both theoretical and technical insight, as
are available on request. For more information, well as practical implementation details. These
please contact us at education@suk.sas.com or Learn how to:
0845 402 9902 • use new features in simulations and VaR are illustrated by several real-life case studies and
measurement exercises.
• use new functionality in trading and Learn how to:
reinvestment • develop probability of default (PD), loss given
• take advantage of enhanced portfolio default (LGD), and exposure at default (EAD)
benchmarking models
• use enhanced access to SAS features • validate, backtest, and benchmark credit risk
within SAS Risk Dimensions. models
• stress test credit risk models
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• develop credit risk models for low default
been using SAS Risk Dimensions and recently
portfolios.
purchased 5.2 or may be considering purchas-
ing, and SAS consultants responsible for imple- Who should attend: Anyone who is involved in
mentation and support of the solution. building credit risk models or is responsible for
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and maintain risk scorecards in-house. The Enterprise Miner and the methodology recom- ance with the Solvency II and reinsurance
course offers a high-level introduction to credit mended by leading credit and financial experts. directives of the EU and to promote best prac-
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mentation strategies. • use the SAS Enterprise Miner Interactive business and regulatory standards.
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card development Weight of Evidence values pean operations of international insurance
• develop and validate intelligent credit risk • use the SAS Enterprise Miner Scorecard node and reinsurance
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reports. • perform reject inference techniques in order
ers, professionals and consultants of insurance
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applicants
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Technical Overview of SAS Merchandise
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business professionals who bring their real- ment, and maintain risk scorecards in-house. mining techniques for complex customer intel-
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provide you with the knowledge and skills are suitable to the context of the Web. It will
Learn how to develop credit risk models in the
needed to understand and support compli- provide a sound mix of theory and practice,
context of the recent Basel II guidelines. The
ance with the Solvency II and reinsurance illustrated by several real-life cases and hands-
course provides a sound mix of both theoreti-
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cal and technical insight, as well as practical
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business and regulatory standards. Learn how to several real-life case studies and exercises.
Learn how to: • gain a deep understanding of Web analytics
Learn how to:
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• develop probability of default (PD), loss given
pean operations of international insurance they can leverage Web site effectiveness and
default (LGD), and exposure at default (EAD)
and reinsurance marketing measurement
models
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• validate, backtest, and benchmark credit risk
KPIs
models
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Data Mining Techniques Theory and • stress test credit risk models
niques, their impact on metrics and their
Practice • develop credit risk models for low default
limitations
portfolios
This course introduces a data mining method- • move from mere reporting of Web metrics to
• use new and advanced techniques for
ology that is a superset to the SAS SEMMA gaining actionable insights about how to op-
improved credit risk modeling.
methodology around which SAS Enterprise timise site design or online marketing efforts
Miner is organised. The course also introduces • explore the potential of data mining and
a wide range of data mining algorithms and predictive analytics in the context of the Web,
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a data mining project, beginning with problem
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tion, sampling, portioning, modeling, and
assessment.
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