SAS Fundamentals CPD

Audience

This course is designed for Computer Users as an introduction to the SAS System, with the added support from our Continuous Professional Development program.

Prerequisites

Attendees will need some knowledge of their own computer systems and be able to use a keyboard and a mouse.

Objectives

This course is our Essential Introduction to the SAS System, it is also part of our Continuous Professional Development Program (CPD) detailed below. During the course you will learn all you need to know to get started with SAS quickly and easily. After the course, attendees will be able to use SAS software to read their data, access, manage and manipulate their data, solve problems, save programs and datasets, use conditional logic, combine files, produce tables and listings of data, and use data analysis techniques.

 
The Continuous Professional Development program has 5 elements:

1. ASSESS knowledge in preparation for the SAS Fundamentals course.

• Optional pre course tests and questionnaires are available to access your level of expertise prior to the training
• Optional discussion with one of our trainers to make sure your course selection is appropriate for your needs

2. LEARN SAS Fundamentals from our highly qualified SAS certified instructors who bring real world experience to the classroom.

• Amadeus instructors use proven effective learning methods with a practical approach during the training sessions
• Bring along your questions and code problems to the course instructors

3. REINFORCE knowledge through hands on workshops during the Fundamentals training session and receive course material that is packed full of examples and SAS techniques.

• The training course is interactive and we encourage delegate participation. The days are split into live SAS demonstration sessions, lectures and workshops 
• You will receive your own set of Amadeus colour course material at the beginning of the course which is written from many years experience and is recognised as valuable reference material to use back in the workplace

4. SUPPORT is provided by our instructors during the Fundamentals course and through live revision sessions following the training. Free resources are also available to download.

• You can register for the SAS Fundamentals CPD two hour live revision webinar session up to four months following your course attendance to help reinforce your new SAS knowledge
• Free resources are available to you following the course including: Tips and Techniques, Podcasts and Technical Papers

5. VALIDATE and measure the effectiveness after the Fundamentals course back in the work place.

• Optional post course tests are available to access your level of expertise after the training
• Optional consultancy service to validate your code back in the workplace