Training for the SAS Citizen Data Scientist
Easy to use Analytics for Business Users
Transform the way you discover, analyse and present data.
The demand for data scientists continues to grow beyond supply, companies and organisations are looking for solutions.
As a result Citizen Data Scientists are emerging from within the business analyst community. They combine the skills of traditional business analysts with some of the expertise of statisticians. SAS has developed a unique curriculum to specifically address their training needs.
Data Science for the Business User
If you are willing to learn new methods and use new tools regardless of whether or not you currently use SAS software then you are in a great position to join our training for the SAS Citizen Data Scientist.
Prerequisites
No prior SAS experience is needed. A basic understanding of statistics and willingness to learn is all you need. We will provide access to online learning material prior to the course to help you get started.
With new, powerful and affordable tools available in the market, more and more people are finding they are empowered to do something intelligent with their data.
Analytics is no longer the exclusive province of statisticians and specialists, analytics is for all of us as we become more data-driven and analytical in our thinking and our work. This in turn has resulted in the rise of the Citizen Data Scientist. We have customised a unique 5 day training program (Data Science for the Business User) to enable Citizen Data Scientists to gain the expertise and skills to perform their role with greater effectiveness and expertise.
Data Science for the Business User | 18 - 22 September 2016 | Dubai Training Center
Early Bird Discount
Save 10% when you register and pay at least two weeks in advance.
Group Discount
Save 10% when two or more colleagues attend the same public course together.
Data Science for the Business User
5 day program
A unique curriculum especially developed for the Citizen Data Scientist
Jump Start
Learn to apply insights and create a real and lasting impact. Refresh your statistical knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of the relationship between Big Data Analytics and the hybrid role played by the Citizen Data Scientist within an organisation.
Gather, Analyze and Visualize your data.
Make sense of complex data. By putting into practice the easy-to-use features of SAS Visual Analytics and SAS Visual Statistics we will show you how you can make smarter, data-driven decisions – without coding.
Gain the skills and expertise to use these tools to explore data, design reports, prepare data and build analytical models.
At the end of the course you will be able to quickly surface insights hidden in vast data stores. Uncover opportunities your competitors miss. Find new ways to grow revenue. Powerful, predictive analytics and visual data discovery will enable you to do more with data than ever before.
Case Study
Through the guidance of your classroom coach you will be able to put your knowledge into practice with real-world scenario based examples.
Become an Analytical Company
Building a data science team for your organization is not as easy as hiring the right data scientist. It is much more about understanding the culture and individual nature of your organisation and ensuring the right people are equipped with the right skills and strategically placed so they pro-actively deliver actionable insights. We have a team available who can help you with your data science readiness.
The SAS Academy for Data Science is scheduled to begin on 18th September.
Learn More about the SAS Academy for Data Science
Training Needs Assessment
If required we can arrange a call or schedule a meeting to discuss your individual training requirements and help define the training needs of your team.
