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Get Certified as a Base and Advanced SAS Programmer

Get Certified as a Base and Advanced SAS Programmer. Pinchao Ma. June 12 th 2014. SAS Certified Professional Program has been launched by SAS Institute, Inc. since 1999 Recognize users who can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of SAS software

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Get Certified as a Base and Advanced SAS Programmer

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  1. Get Certified as a Base and Advanced SAS Programmer Pinchao Ma June 12th 2014

  2. SAS Certified Professional Program has been launched by SAS Institute, Inc. since 1999 Recognize users who can demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of SAS software Consist of several certifications across a number of functional areas, and the most common two certifications are the Base and Advanced SAS programmer Certifications As of April 2014, there are ~40, 000 certified SAS base programmer and ~11, 000 certified SAS advanced programmer worldwide Introduction Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada

  3. Enhance your credibility as a technical professional and earn industry validation on your SAS knowledge Increase career opportunities and marketability Enhance and broaden your SAS knowledge Benefits of SAS Certifications Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada

  4. The SAS Base Programming Exam covers the following areas: import and export raw data files manipulate and transform data combine SAS data sets create basic detail and summary reports using SAS procedures identify and correct data, syntax and programming logic errors Coverage of Certification Exams Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada

  5. The SAS Advanced Programming Exam covers the following areas: write and interpret SAS SQL code create and use SAS MACRO facility using advanced DATA step programming statements and efficiency techniques to solve complex problems Coverage of Certification Exams (cont’d) Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada

  6. On-line Registration http://www.pearsonvue.com/sas/ SAS Base Programming for SAS 9 64 multiple-choice and short-answer questions Passing score: >= 70% Duration: 110 minutes SAS Advance Programming for SAS 9 60-65 multiple-choice and short-answer questions Passing score: >= 65% Duration: 2 hours Exams Details and Registration Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada

  7. Three options: Instructor-led training Self-paced e-learning Self-study on the exam-preparation books published by SAS Institute Inc Preparation Methods Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada

  8. SAS Certification Prep Guide: Base Programming for SAS 9 SAS Certification Prep Guide: Advanced Programming for SAS 9 Notes: cover all the topics and objectives tested on the exams may not completely cover everything that could appear in the exams SAS Certification Prep Guide Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada

  9. Choose option(s) for preparation Create a personal plan and aim to pass the exam within several months Repetitively study the SAS Certification Prep Guide and do the quiz after each chapter Take extra practice exams offered by SAS Preparation Strategy Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada

  10. Sample Exam Question • To accumulate the total value of Cost for the 10 observations in WORK.INPUT, which statement correctly completes the program? Answer is “B" Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada

  11. ~3 months to prepare SAS Base programming certification exam; it is easier than the SAS Advanced certification progamming exam ~3 months to prepare SAS Advance programming certification exam with 3 years working experience All questions are multiple choice in the previous exams At least ~ 95% questions are covered by SAS Certification Prep Guide My Own Experience Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada

  12. Receive a Score Report immediately Welcome E-mail and Certificate After Certification Exams Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada

  13. http://support.sas.com/certify/ http://support.sas.com/publishing/cert/ http://pearsonvue.com/ Useful Resources Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada

  14. My Contact Info Pinchao Ma CS Recruit Statistics Canada Pinchao.ma@statcan.gc.ca 2014-10-14 Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada Statistics Canada • Statistique Canada 14

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