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Purdue University’s Recipe for Student Success: Career-Ready Through SAS Certification

Learn how Purdue University has used SAS certification to help prepare students for future career opportunities

Feb. 10 • 11 a.m. ET • 5 p.m. CET • Cost: Complimentary

About the webinar

For many higher education students, SAS AI and analytics skills have become essential in preparing for their future careers. In this webinar, SAS and Purdue University experts will discuss how SAS certifications help students stand out in the marketplace with their practical skills and credential expertise.

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How Purdue University faculty help students earn industry-recognized SAS certifications by embedding exam preparation directly into their course framework.
How Purdue educators set up testing events on their campus to allow students to take SAS certification exams rather than having to take them online on their own.
About the many free certification exam prep resources available to academics.

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About the experts

Becky Gray

Senior Certification Developer, SAS

Becky Gray is a member of the SAS Global Certification team based in Cary, NC. She has over 20 years of experience in technical training and assessment and has worked at SAS for 11 years as a certification exam developer.

Rachel McLawhon

Analytical Training Consultant, SAS

Rachel McLawhon holds a BS in mathematics and both a BS and MEd in mathematics education from North Carolina State University. She has been with SAS since 2016, and in her current role with the SAS Global Academic Program, she assists in the creation of diverse learning materials engaging academics with SAS software and is an analytical trainer, specializing in Base SAS programming, SAS Visual Analytics and open source integration.

Tim Keaton

Assistant Professor of Practice, Online Chair, Department of Statistics, Purdue University

Tim Keaton teaches at Purdue and helps administer its online MS in applied statistics program. He earned his PhD in statistics at Purdue and has remained an active member of the department. Tim has taught applied statistics and programming courses, including both residential and online SAS programming classes. His teaching focuses on practical applications of statistical methods and modern data tools, making statistics accessible and engaging for students from diverse backgrounds and career paths.

Tadd Colver

Statistical Consulting Service Manager and Senior Lecturer, Department of Statistics, Purdue University

Tadd Colver discovered his love of teaching in graduate school and has since worked to cultivate a classroom environment that fosters student engagement and inquiry, along with integrity and confidence in learning. Since 2010, Tadd has taught the SAS programming course nearly every year, both at Purdue and at Utah State University. His students have achieved outstanding success on the SAS certification exam, maintaining a near-perfect success rate among those who attempt it.

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