USER STORIES
Transforming knowledge into success, with a little help from SAS Skill Builder for Students
When Anja Vrečer came across SAS tools for the first time she found them intriguing and easy and use, using resources provided via SAS Skill Builder for Students she was able to successfully prepare for SAS Certification in just one month.
TOP 3 LESSONS
- With a positive mindset you can ocercome almost any challenge.
- The best teams are created with individuals who thrive on making unique contributions.
- Work hard to achieve your goals, but don’t forget to take time to unwind.
THE JOURNEY
Undergraduate degree
University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Computer and Information Science, Bachelor’s degree.
Master's degree
University of Copenhagen, studying Master’s degree in Computer Science.
SAS Skill Builder for Students
I had the opportunity to visit the SAS office where I was introduced to SAS Programming, within no time I was signed-up and using SAS Skill Builder for Students, the self-paced video tutorials enabled me to successfully prepare for SAS certification in one month.
SEE THE BENEFITS
ON LEARNING SAS®
The tutorial videos are very well-filmed and thorough so if you follow them and solve the given problems, you cover everything you need to know to pass the exam.
#1
SAS is rated one of the top skills to have in today's job market.
ON SAS SKILL BUILDER FOR STUDENTS
An easy to follow, user friendly platform that provided well structured training material. Whenever I needed assistance understanding any of the concepts, the support provided was very helpful. What's more, it was completely free, even the software and support service.
Judging by the career opportunities available for SAS certified professionals, I felt this was an opportunity not to be missed.
MY STORY
Q: How did you come across with SAS?
I was looking for a job and wrote an email to a Business Club at my university. They forwarded my CV to SAS, and later they sent me an invitation to the SAS workshop, which I accepted.
Read more of Anne's story
Have a goal date in mind to complete the material in SAS Skill Builder for Students. I found that helped to keep me on track.
TOOLS FOR SUCCESS
SAS® Academic Programs
Innovation starts with education.
Free Training
Upgrade your skills with a range of courses to help you get started learning SAS.
SAS® Skill Builder for Students
Gain a distinct career advantage with our free courses, certifications and exam prep.
Landing a job
There is a big demand for industry-related Data Science skills in the market. At the time of graduation, I had numerous job offers/opportunities to choose from.
Workplace Experience
There is no substitute for experience, so get involved in anything that will help you apply what you learned.
Keeping skills sharp
Be comfortable with regular upskilling to stay relevant in the market. Data Science is at the epicenter of the data revolution and is very fast-moving, it's important to remain ahead of the curve.