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SAS® Certified Specialist: Forecasting and Optimization Using SAS® Viya

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SAS Certified Specialist: Forecasting and Optimization Using SAS Viya

Data visualization

Pipeline modeling

Hierarchical forecasting

Post-forecasting functionality

Optimization

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EXAM CONTENT

The following objectives will be tested on the exam. For more information about each objective, download the complete exam content guide.

15-20% - Data visualization
25-30% - Pipeline modeling
15-20% - Hierarchical forecasting
10-15% - Post-forecasting functionality
25-30% - Optimization

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EXAM DETAILS

SAS Viya Forecasting and Optimization

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A00-407

This exam is administered by SAS and Pearson VUE.
50 multiple choice and short-answer questions.
90 minutes to complete exam.
Passing score is 68%.
Certification expires after 5 years.
This exam is based on SAS Viya 4.0.

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Forecasting Using Model Studio in SAS Viya

Forecasting functionality in Model Studio, a component of SAS Viya.

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Optimization Concepts for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence

Linear, nonlinear, and mixed integer linear optimization concepts in SAS Viya.

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