 A fresh perspective. That's what companies are looking for when they hire Jeff Zeanah, president of Z Solutions, Inc. and a SAS instructor specializing in exploratory data mining and predictive analytics. Now Zeanah is bringing his more than 15 years of experience to the classroom in one of SAS Education's newest courses, Exploratory Analysis for Large and Complex Programs.
Read a full interview with Jeff Zeanah to find out how this course can revolutionize the way you look at your data!
This sample uses the SUM() function to sum the AMOUNT column, creating a new column named GRPTOTAL with a COMMA10. format.
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 SAS Education has recently added training dates for January through June 2007 to our schedule on the Web.
We've also added a few more training centers: Arlington, Va.; Charlotte, N.C.; Cleveland, Ohio; Dayton, Ohio; and Orlando, Fla. Visit the Web for a map of all our training locations.
In addition to 2007 schedule dates and new locations, we've added new courses and a lecture series. Topics include forecasting, an introduction to SAS® Enterprise Miner®, ISO 9001, statistical analysis with GLIMMIX, multilevel modeling, and much more. Check the Web for a full listing of new courses.
North Carolina State University Chancellor James Oblinger and Jim Goodnight, CEO of SAS, the leader in business intelligence, announced an initiative to create a new graduate degree program in the rapidly expanding field of data analytics.
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 As the undisputed leader in analytics knowledge and technology, SAS offers the most comprehensive analytics training available anywhere. From suggested course roadmaps and conferences to our new Analytics Lecture Series, you can learn the skills to reduce uncertainty, predict with precision, optimize performance, and create value for your organization.
Special offer! Choose three courses for significant savings and receive a FREE computer gift set!
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 Learning to use SAS Enterprise Guide has never been easier! With The Little SAS Book for Enterprise Guide 4.1, Susan Slaughter and Lora Delwiche help you quickly become familiar with the SAS Enterprise Guide point-and-click environment.
Reviewer Alex Dmitrienko of the Business Intelligence SAS Users Group says readers "will find plenty of introductory material, good examples, as well as a comprehensive reference section aimed at more experienced users."
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Several new Live Web classes are now available. Topics include mixed models analyses, survival analysis, PROC GLIMMIX, and ISO 9001:2000. Check out the complete list.
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 SAS Certification, how much is it worth?
Ever wondered what financial value to place on your SAS Certification credential? SAS invites you to take part in a confidential salary survey, hosted by Certification Magazine and several industry partners. As a SAS Certified professional, your input is important to accurately track IT salaries; the resulting data should be invaluable to you as your career progresses.
It only takes a few minutes to complete the Web-based survey questionnaire. Upon completion, you'll be entered to win American Express gift certificates. The questionnaire closes Sept. 30, 2006, so act quickly and your response will be counted. Results and analysis will be reported in the December 2006 issue of Certification Magazine.
SAS Certification announces new Advanced Programming exam for SAS®9
SAS is proud to announce the release of the SAS Advanced Programming Exam for SAS®9. Targeted to those who have earned SAS Base Programmer credential, the SAS Advanced Programmer credential extends your SAS9 programming expertise with the ability to solve complex problems using minimal computing resources. Start preparing for the SAS Advanced Programmer V9 credential today! Be sure to check out our bundled discount offer, prepare for this exam, at a discount!
For all the latest in SAS Certification, visit http://support.sas.com/certification.
Many SAS Education courses will see modest tuition increases in 2007, but if you register and pay for a 2007 course prior to December 31 you'll pay 2006 prices, saving you as much as $150.
To take advantage of this offer, simply register and pay for a regularly scheduled 2007 public course prior to December 31, 2006. (Your invoice will reflect 2006 pricing.)
For your convenience the 2007 January - June course schedule is now available. Still not sure which course to take? Let us help you find a course, or give us a call at 800.333.7660 to speak with one of our curriculum consultants for expert advice.
If you're a JMP User you understand how this powerful software can bring clarity to your data analytics. To help JMP users learn more about the functionality of their JMP software, SAS Education is offering a special 2-for-1 discount on any public U.S. JMP course scheduled through the remainder of the year.
To take advantage of this offer, simply register, pay and attend a regularly scheduled public course prior to December 31, 2006 and bring along a friend for FREE. (This offer is only good for two students who register at the same time and attend the same course in 2006.)
When registering on the Web, please place in the comment section "Discount Code 2/1" and your co-worker's name to ensure you both receive the discount. When calling in a registration, ask for the 2-for-1 discount and be prepared to register your co-worker at the same time.
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