Training & Exam Preparation
Your one-stop guide to help you prepare for SAS Certification
In addition to training we highly recommend that you attempt the sample questions and take a practice exam prior to taking your exam.
Best Value Packages: For some of our Certification options we offer a best value package which bundles together the relevant Training courses together with an Exam voucher and Post-Class Extended Learning.
Practice Exams: Practice exams for select exams are available for purchase through SAS and Pearson VUE.
Click here to view a listing of all available practice exams.
Advanced Analytics Professional
SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Professional Using SAS 9
Awarded to candidates who have passed all three of the following exams.
Predictive Modeling Using SAS Enterprise Miner
SAS Advanced Predictive Modeling (Exam)
SAS Text Analytics, Time Series, Experimentation and Optimization (Exam)
Note: The SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Professional credential is included as part of the SAS Academy for Data Science.
Taken together with the SAS Certified Big Data Professional credential you will be provided with in-depth training and exam preparation to become a SAS Certified Data Scientist.
Advanced Programming Professional
Sample Questions
Practice Exams
This practice exam is available at no cost. Select the exam below to activate your free e-learning.
(You will need to login to your SAS profile or create a new profile if you do not have one already).
AI & Machine Learning Professional
Base Programming Specialist
Sample Questions
Practice Exams
This practice exam is available at no cost. Select the exam below to activate your free e-learning.
(You will need to login to your SAS profile or create a new profile if you do not have one already).
Additional Resources
Big Data Professional
SAS Certified Big Data Professional
Awarded to candidates who have passed both of the following exams.
SAS Big Data Preparation (Exam)
SAS Big Data Programming (Exam)
Note: SAS Certified Big Data Professional is included as part of the SAS Academy for Data Science.
Taken together with the SAS Certified Advanced Analytics credential you will be provided with in-depth training and exam preparation to become a SAS Certified Data Scientist.
BI Content Developer
Sample Questions
Clinical Trials Programmer
Sample Questions
To qualify for this credential you have the option of taking either of two exams.
Exam Option 1: Clinical Trials Programming Using SAS®9 or
Exam Option 2: Clinical Trials Programming Using SAS®9 – Accelerated Version *
Option 2 is only available if you already hold the SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS®9 credential.
With this option there is no requirement to take SAS Programming 1 or SAS Programming 2.
Data Integration Developer
Data Quality Steward
Training
- DataFlux® Data Management Studio: Essentials
- DataFlux® Data Management Studio: Advanced
- DataFlux® Data Management Studio: Customize the Quality Knowledge Base (QKB)
OR
- DataFlux® Data Management Studio: Fast Track
- DataFlux® Data Management Studio: Customize the Quality Knowledge Base (QKB)
* Note: The fast track course does not cover all material to prepare for the exam. Candidates who take the fast track course can supplement their studies by visiting the extended learning pages and by reviewing supplemental documentation.
Sample Questions
Data Scientist
SAS® Certified Data Scientist Using SAS®9
Awarded to candidates who have earned both of the following credentials.
1. SAS Certified Big Data Professional Using SAS®9
2. SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Professional Using SAS®9
Note: For in-depth training and exam preparation to become a SAS Certified Data Scientist why not join the SAS Academy for Data Science.
The academy includes both the SAS Certified Big Data Professional credential and SAS Certified Advanced Analytics Professional Credential.
Once you have both credentials you will be recognized as a SAS Certified Data Scientist.
Forecasting and Optimization Specialist
Platform Administrator
Sample Questions
Practice Exams
JMP Design & Analysis of Experiments
Training
- JMP Software: Custom Design of Experiments
- JMP Software: Classic Design of Experiments
- JMP Software: Design and Analysis of Mixture Experiments
Suggested training if you have limited prior experience with design and analysis of experiments:
Sample Questions
JMP Scripting
Books & Documentation
Sample Questions
JMP Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving
Training
Statistical Thinking for Industrial Problem Solving
A free online course
Please note: For content tested on the exam that is not yet covered in the Statistical Thinking course, you might review 6 Sigma materials (if you have a greenbelt or blackbelt) or you can review JMP Start Statistics (which is provided with the course). You can also review the Anodize or White Polymer case study in the Visual Six Sigma Book.
White Polymer Case Study
Download
Additional materials for a variety of course topics
JMP Course Material Library
Sample Questions
Machine Learning Specialist
Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision
Sample Questions
Predictive Modeler 14
Books
- Predictive Modeling With SAS® Enterprise Miner™: Practical Solutions for Business Applications
For candidates with considerable experience in predictive modeling with SAS Enterprise Miner, this book provides a solid overview of the types of concepts and skills found in the exam.
Sample Questions
Practice Exams
Programming Associate
Books
- SAS Certified Specialist Prep Guide: Base Programming Using SAS 9.4
The content covered by the prep guide for the Base Programming Specialist is also appropriate for preparing for this Associate level credential. This associate level credential will not include performance-based items.
Sample Questions
Statistical Business Analyst
Sample Questions
Visual Business Analytics 7.5/8.3
Visual Business Analyst
Training
Sample Questions
Visual Modeler
Sample Questions