SAS Training

Summary:

This online training series introduces users to the SAS system, the basic data concepts and the structure of the SAS programming language. It discusses the basic statements used when coding SAS programs, using the SAS log to troubleshoot coding errors, and the different modes for executing SAS. The series also covers optional statements used to modify data, and statements and options available to program features in the DATA step. Creating specialized output and basic statistical procedures are also covered. Additional topics examined include using Display Manager to run SAS jobs interactively, SAS data libraries, using SQL in SAS, and combining and updating SAS data sets.

This SAS online training series provides 39 hours of self-paced courseware. This web-based training provides 1 year of unlimited access to all of the following lessons:

1 . Introduction
2 . Using SAS
3 . Data Manipulation
4 . DATA Step Programming
5 . Results
6 . Display Manager System
7 . Data Libraries
8 . Inputting Data and PROC SQL
9 . Combining and Updating Data Sets

Lesson Detail:

Introduction
This course provides a preview of the SAS System and describes some of its software features and components. It also covers basic data concepts and the structure of the SAS programming language.

SAS Preview
Data Basics
SAS Language

Using SAS
This course discusses the basic statements used when coding SAS programs and explains how to use the SAS log to troubleshoot coding errors. It also presents the different modes for executing SAS.

Using SAS Statements
Analyzing SAS Logs
Executing the SAS System

Data Manipulation
This course covers optional SAS statements used to modify data so that more complex data analysis tasks can be performed.

Reviewing the Course Program
Using Variables
Using Expressions
Working with Dates
Working with Observations
Analyzing SAS Logs

DATA Step Programming
This course describes statements and options available to program various features in the DATA step.

Working with Sorted Data
Accumulating Totals
Writing Output
Analyzing SAS Logs

Results
This course describes SAS procedures used to create more informative and specialized output as well as some basic statistical procedures.

Printing Basic Output
Simple SAS Statistics
PROC REPORT
Analyzing SAS Logs

Display Manager System
This course explains how to use Display Manager, a full-screen facility that allows you to create and run SAS jobs interactively.

What is Display Manager?
Managing the Windowing Environment
Using Display Manager Windows
Using the SAS Text Editor
Managing SAS Files

Data Libraries
This course explains the model that SAS uses to store and access data in SAS files. It shows how to use SAS procedures and Display Manager windows to manage SAS data libraries and their members.

Data Library Model
SAS Data Sets
Getting Information
Modifying Data Library Files
Managing Data Library Members

Inputting Data and PROC SQL
This course describes ways to create and manipulate SAS data sets, including an introduction to using the SQL procedure in SAS.

Input Styles
Reading External Files
Introduction to SQL
Using PROC SQL

Combining and Updating Data Sets
This course presents various methods for combining and updating existing SAS data sets.

Concatenating Data Sets
Interleaving and Merging Data Sets
Updating with UPDATE
Updating with MODIFY
Using Other Techniques

Certification:
SAS

Audience:
This online training series is for end users, programmers and business professionals who are new to SAS.

Features:

Simulations teach learners to perform specific tasks in applications through guided, multi-step exercises.
Exercises allow learners to practice in the actual application being studied.
Supplied sample files include sample documents, application files, programs, and programming code that enable learners to practice with these files, enhancing the learning experience.
A Course Topics list contains active hyperlinks, permitting quick access to specific topics.
Find-A-Word allows learners to look up an unfamiliar term in the Glossary, on the Web, or in a dictionary. In addition, it lets them find other occurrences of the term in the same course.
Search text enables learners to rapidly search all text within a course to easily retrieve information required.
Courses challenge the learner with a variety of question formats, including multi-step simulations, true/false, multiple choice, and fill-in-the-blank.
A skill assessment generates a customized learning path based on the results of a pre-test.
A glossary provides a reference for definitions of unfamiliar terms.
Bookmarking tracks the learner's progress in a course.

Technical Requirements:

Internet connection
Browser: Internet Explorer, FireFox, Chrome, Safari, Opera or any standards compliant browser.
Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required.
JavaScript must be enabled.

What You Get:

You will receive Unlimited Access to all of the SAS training tutorials listed above. Your online training courses will be available from anywhere you have internet access.This e-learning series includes all of the online training tutorials listed and is provided in an interactive, self-paced format. Retake any or all of our computer training as often as you want. Our online tutorials allow you to learn anywhere, anytime from any computer with internet access. All courses allow for 1 year unlimited access (1 user), include a variety of features and qualify for Continuing Education Unit credit.

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Web-Based Training Products:

SAS Online Training Series

Only $59.95

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