Detroit Training Center
2000 Town Center
Suite 650
Southfield, MI 48075
Phone 248-354-3008
FAX 248-354-2130
Course Schedule and Location Information
Class Info
You can check in and pick up your course materials beginning at 8:30 am. Classes start at 9 am and end by 4 or 5 pm each day.- Photo ID: For security purposes, please be prepared to show a photo ID. You may have to check in at the security desk in the building lobby before proceeding to the SAS training facility.
- No recording devices: Recording devices, including video and audio, are not permitted in the classroom.
- Cell phones: Students are asked to turn cell phones and pagers off or to set them to vibrate.
- Courtesy phones: Training Center phones are available as a courtesy for our students. Please be considerate and limit your calls to approximately 5 minutes.
- Children/guests: Attendees are not allowed to have children or guests accompany them in the training center.
- Room temperature: Classroom temperatures do fluctuate. Please bring a light jacket or sweater to ensure your comfort level.
SAS is a tobacco-free company
Smoking or the use of smokeless tobacco products is prohibited in SAS buildings, in company or personal vehicles, or anywhere on the SAS World Headquarters campus.Meals
A continental breakfast is provided each day as part of the course fee. Classes will break for lunch around 12 noon; however, lunch is not provided.Emergencies
In case of emergency, your family or coworkers can leave you a message during class hours by calling the Training Center Coordinator at 248-354-3008.In case of inclement weather, please call ahead for information on delayed openings or cancellations.
Directions
You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the SAS training course.The Detroit Training Center is located in the 2000 Tower of the Southfield Town Center. The Southfield Town Center is bounded by the Lodge Expressway (M-10) to the west, 10 Mile Road to the south, Evergreen Road to the east, and Civic Center Drive to the north. The 2000 Tower is northwest of the Westin Hotel. Free parking is available on all 4 levels of the parking facility located at the Town Center. The entrance to the building from the parking garage is on Level 3. See site map.
From the airport:
From the main road out of the airport, take I-94 East to the North Southfield Freeway, Hwy. 39. After approximately 10 miles, you will exit in the left lane to the John Lodge Expressway (US-10, sign will say Lansing). Exit at 10 Mile/Evergreen Road. Stay on the Service Drive, going through traffic lights at 10 Mile Road and then Evergreen Road. Go past the first entrance to the Town Center, and take the second right at the Westin Hotel. Go straight up the ramp to enter the parking structure. At the top of the ramp, bear left and follow the signs to parking for the 2000 tower. The entrance to the building from the parking garage is on Level 3.
From the east:
Take I-696 West to the Evergreen Road Exit. Turn left on Evergreen. Travel one (1) mile to 10 Mile Road. Turn right on 10 mile road. Take an immediate right on the Northwestern Highway Service Drive. Go past the first entrance to the Town Center, and take the second right at the Westin Hotel. Go straight up the ramp to enter the parking structure. At the top of the ramp, bear left and follow the signs to parking for the 2000 tower. The entrance to the building from the parking garage is on Level 3.
From the west:
Take I-96 East to I-696 East, and exit at Evergreen Road. Get into the right lane. Turn right onto Evergreen. Take Evergreen one (1) mile to 10 mile Road. Turn right onto 10 Mile Road and then make an immediate right on the Northwestern Highway Service Drive. Go past the first entrance to the Town Center, and take the second right at the Westin Hotel. Go straight up the ramp to enter the parking structure. At the top of the ramp, bear left and follow the signs to parking for the 2000 tower. The entrance to the building from the parking garage is on Level 3.
From the north:
I-75 South to I-696 East, then follow the "From the east" directions.
From the south:
Travel I-75 North, then I-275 North to East I-96/I-696. Follow the "From the west" directions.
From downtown Detroit:
Take the John Lodge Expressway (US-10) North to the Evergreen/10 Mile Road Exit. Stay on the Service Drive, going through traffic lights at 10 Mile Road and then Evergreen Road Go past the first entrance to the Town Center, and take the second right at the Westin Hotel. Go straight up the ramp to enter the parking structure. At the top of the ramp, bear left and follow the signs to parking for the 2000 tower. The entrance to the building from the parking garage is on Level 3.
Recommended Hotels
Recommended hotels are listed below. You are responsible for calling the hotel to make your reservations.| Westin Hotel 1500 Town Center Drive Southfield, MI 48075 248-827-4000 888-627-8558 |
$163 ask for SAS Institute Transient Account rate; located next to training center |
| Detroit Marriott Southfield 27033 Northwestern Hwy Southfield, MI 48034 248-356-7400 888-519-6568 |
$119 ask for SAS Institute rate or use rate code sa2 for online reservations; includes shuttle within 5-mile radius, guest room internet, lobby coffee service, Wednesday manager's reception; approximately 1½ miles from training center |
| Holiday Inn Express 25100 Northwestern Highway Southfield, MI 48075 248-350-2400 |
King/Queen suite: $99 ask for SAS Institute Corporate Rate; includes full hot breakfast buffet (Mon-Sun), manager's reception (Mon-Thu), internet access, 24-hour work-out facility; within walking distance of training center |
| Courtyard Detroit Southfield 27027 Northwestern Hwy Southfield, MI 48034 248-358-1222 |
Standard: $124
ask for the SAS Special Corporate rate; includes full breakfast; approximately 1½ miles from training center |
| Embassy Suites - Southfield 28100 Franklin Rd Southfield, MI 48034 248-350-2000 800-564-7396 |
$134 ask for SRP Code L-SAS; includes complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast, manager's reception, high-speed internet, shuttle to and from training center; approximately 3 miles from training center |