Perguntas mais frequentes
Quando se trata de treinamento SAS®, pode haver um pouco de curva de aprendizado. Consulte nosso FAQ para obter respostas às suas perguntas.
New to SAS®
Which classes are good for beginners? How long does it take to learn? We'll answer all your questions on getting started with SAS.
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Why should I learn SAS?
Learning SAS can help you advance in your current position – or take your career in an entirely new direction. You’ll gain one of the top skills that employers are looking for and increase your marketability in the tech industry. Earning SAS credentials means you’ll likely have plenty of jobs to choose from; consider that Justtechjobs.com recently listed 7,000 SAS jobs – and Indeed.com listed 15,000.
How do I get started learning SAS?
We recommend you start with SAS Programming 1: Essentials or Statistics 1, depending on your path; they’re main entry points and often prerequisites to other SAS courses. If you use R, go with SAS Programming for R Users; the e-learning versions are free. You can find more resources with the SAS Starter Kit, where you’ll find everything you need to know – from creating a profile to finding free resources – to become a SAS user.
How long does it take to learn SAS?
You might be surprised by how quickly you can learn SAS. The entry-level SAS Programming 1: Essentials course is only two days long, while the Statistics 1 course is three days long (both are available as free e-learning courses). You’ll need to factor in some practice time, and you may want to supplement your learning with free video tutorials or books for novice users – but overall it’s a fairly quick process.
How do I get access to software to help me learn SAS?
We provide free learning software to the academic community so students, educators, researchers and independent learners can access SAS.
Finding Courses
Confused about what to take or how to choose your next course? Let us help you find the answers you need to get started.
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Which course should I take next?
Our learning paths provide guidance on which courses to take – and in what order – to meet your career goals. You could also take our self-assessments, which help you determine which courses best suit your skill set. If you’re still undecided, contact us to speak with a curriculum consultant or to chat with an adviser online for additional recommendations.
Where can I find a list of course dates near me?
Visit our SAS training center location page to view course dates near you. If no locations are nearby, you might consider taking a live web course to get the same instructor-led experience at your own computer. We realize that not everyone has the time or the means to travel, so we provide plenty of options to help you learn the same information without leaving home.
Can I see a complete course list by delivery format?
View the Courses A-Z list and sort by title, training format or level.
Policies
Don't forget the fine print. Read the details of our policies – from cancellation to earning credits – so you'll know what to expect.
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What is your cancellation policy?
View our registration and cancellation policies for details.
Do I need to bring my own device or computer to class?
Computers are provided in SAS training facilities.
Will printed course notes be provided?
Yes, printed course notes will be provided.
Prices & Discounts
Find details on discounts, group savings and more with this complete list of answers to your pricing questions.
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Is there a difference in cost between in-classroom training and e-learning?
Yes, typically e-learning is cheaper because it doesn’t require a live instructor to travel to a training center. Classroom and live web courses provide an instructor to guide your learning and answer questions in a focused period of time. E-learning is often nearly 40% less, but doesn’t provide a live instructor.
Do you offer group training discounts?
Yes, you can save up to 30% off with SAS Training Points program that can be applied to all your team’s training needs.
Even though Stat 1 and Programming 1 are supposed to be free e-learning courses, I see a price when I add them to the cart.
Check your cart to see which course you’ve added. There is a cost for classroom or live web offerings of those courses, but the e-learning version is free. Read the Statistics 1 and Programming 1 outlines for details.
Learning Formats
Classroom, live web, video tutorials – the list goes on when it comes to the different types of courses you can take. Learn the differences here.
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What is the difference between classroom training, e-learning and live web?
Classroom training is taught in a SAS training center with an instructor. Live web is taught remotely by a live instructor who’s connected to students via the web and phone. Connected live web courses offer a blend of both in that remote students are connected to a live classroom course at a SAS training center. E-learning is self-paced digital training where students access courses online and study on their own. View our learning formats page for more details.
What is a live web connected class?
In a typical live web class, all the students and instructors are remote. In a connected live web class, remote students are connected to a live class at a SAS training center. The instructor interacts with all the students for a seamless experience.
What is the SAS Virtual Lab?
The SAS Virtual Lab allows you to access the software used in class through your web browser. It provides a nonproduction environment for practice and completion of demonstrations and exercises included in the course. Certain live web and e-learning courses include free access to the virtual lab or have access available for purchase. Refer to the Virtual Lab connection test for additional technical details.
What are the system requirements for a live web or e-learning course?
View the live web system requirements and e-learning system requirements for details.
How do I contact Live Web Technical Support?
You can call (11) 4501-5441, or email us.
Do you offer any free e-learning courses?
Yes, we offer several free e-learning courses. Visit the E-learning page to view the list at the top of the page.
If I take an e-learning course, will I have opportunities to ask questions of an instructor directly?
An e-learning course enables you to learn at your own pace with the benefit of eliminating travel costs and time away from the office. It does not include the opportunity to ask questions or interact with a live instructor, although you can submit questions via a help option in the course or contact us and someone will get back with you.
How do I activate and access my e-learning course?
Read the SAS e-learning activation instructions for details. If you need to troubleshoot an issue, start by reading the general e-learning system requirements. If you do not see the information you need, please email elearn@sas.com.
Can I book a private or on-site course for my group?
Yes, you can schedule a private training session for your team at your location, ours, or via private live web. The course content can be customized, and you can also add a day or two of individual mentoring to ensure your team is good to go. Contact us for a price quote.
Students & Educators
SAS offers special discounts and programs for those in academia, so it stands to reason there are questions around the specifics. Check out our answers below.
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Do you offer software and training options for the academic community?
Yes. We offer free software, free training and discounts for educators and students. View our academic programs page for details. The SAS Analytics U Community also includes helpful resources.
How can I apply my student discount?
View the academic discounts for students and professors and find details on how to apply them.
Is there a discount on the certification fee for university students?
Yes. View the certification academic discount for details.
Training Points
From starting up to getting the most value out of your purchase, we'll help you navigate one of our most popular discount programs.
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Once I've purchased training points, how and when can I begin scheduling classes?
When your order is processed, you’ll receive an email with your SAS Training Points account code. You can use that code to begin scheduling classes immediately.
Once you begin scheduling courses, visit our training page to register online. You can browse and register for courses by location, learning path, job role, SAS product – or view the complete course list. Upon checkout, enter your account number in the space provided. You may also register by phone at 800-727-0025. For private training or private live web courses, contact your education account representative.
What is a SAS Training Points administrator, and what are the job responsibilities?
You must designate a representative (SAS Training Points admin) to serve as your main contact for registering employees for training using SAS Training Points. Admins should monitor points usage and communicate SAS Training offerings to the SAS users in their organizations. Admins can also help register their SAS users for public courses and coordinate on-site, private courses.
The admin will also receive periodic communication from SAS, including:
- Monthly account status report of SAS Training Points usage.
- Student registration confirmation e-mails (if requested).
- Quarterly SAS Training News e-mails.
- Access to online account reports.
We encourage SAS Training Points admins to bookmark and visit the Group Training Administrator page and subscribe to the SAS Training Report – a free, monthly e-newsletter – to stay up-to-date on SAS Training offerings.
If someone new is replacing your current SAS Training Points admin or you want to add a second person to this role, contact your education account representative to update our records.
Whereas one point typically equals one dollar, are there any exceptions?
Yes, there are a few exceptions. They include on-site Business Knowledge Series courses, Best Value Bundles, multiuser e-learning licenses, instructor travel expenses and third-party training center rental fees. On-site training and related charges for academic customers are another exception. Please contact your education account representative for questions regarding specific pricing on these items.
When do my SAS Training Points expire, and can I extend the expiration date?
SAS Training Points expire in 12 to 18 months, depending on the amount you purchased. Please check with your education account representative if you are unsure of your account's expiration date. GSA accounts do not expire.
Expiration dates cannot be extended; however, there are several ways to ensure you do not lose your points:
- Contact your education account representative to develop a training plan to allocate all remaining points before expiration.
- Transfer your points to another department or organization that can use them before expiration.
- Purchase a new set of SAS Training Points and roll your existing points into the new account. The expiration of all points will then equal the expiration date of the new purchase (12-18 months).
How do I create a plan before beginning?
Your education account representative can work with you to assess your needs and create a training plan. Your rep will:
- Perform a comprehensive training assessment and determine your goals.
- Identify user roles, experience levels and recommended courses.
- Determine the best training delivery methods (public, private training, e-learning, live web or private live web).
- Discuss timelines and logistics.
- Complete a comprehensive training plan for the allocation of your SAS Training Points to ensure you'll use them before they expire, and to help you complete your training goals.
Can I schedule courses globally?
The program you signed up for is US only, but we can make exceptions if the other country agrees that payment may be made with your SAS Training Points. Please be aware that pricing for training varies greatly outside the US, and there is no guarantee of receiving a discount. Contact your education account representative to assist you with this request.
How do I know how many points I have left?
Each month you will receive an email containing your SAS Training Points usage and account balance. If you need to know in the interim, please contact your Education Account Representative or access your reports online. (Please note that the reports are only available for administrators who have opted in to receive the monthly e-mail reports. If you are currently not receiving the monthly reports and would like to start, please contact your education sales representative.)
Whom do I contact to schedule a private training course or private live web class?
Contact your education account representative to coordinate and schedule these methods of training.
Can I use my points for a class that will occur beyond my point expiration date?
No. All training must be completed before the expiration date. Please contact your education account representative as soon as possible if you think you may encounter a problem with using all your points before the expiration date.
Can I get a report on the employees who have taken training and the amount of SAS Training Points used?
Contact your education account representative for a training history report. They will provide you with:
- SAS Training Points start date.
- Invoice number.
- Points expiration date.
- Points usage information, including:
- Points usage by training method.
- Points available.
- Points pending.
- Points expired.
- Points canceled.
- Points adjusted.
- Student information, including:
- Student name.
- Course taken.
- Points used per course.
You can also review your account reports online. Using your SAS profile, log in and view or download an up-to-date account summary and list of account activity. Please note that reports are only available for administrators who have opted in to receive the monthly status email reports. If you are currently not receiving those reports and would like to, please contact your education sales representative.
Crachá digital
Um dos benefícios de obter uma certificação SAS é mostrar suas conquistas. Encontre respostas para suas perguntas sobre crachás digitais.
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O que é um crachá digital?
Os crachás digitais são versões habilitadas para a web de suas credenciais SAS conseguidas que podem ser publicadas on-line em várias plataformas de mídia social, como LinkedIn, Facebook e Twitter. Essa imagem digital conterá metadados verificados que descrevem suas qualificações e o processo necessário para obtê-las.
Quais são os benefícios de um crachá digital?
A representação de sua credencial como um selo permite que você compartilhe on-line de forma simples, confiável e que possa ser facilmente verificada em tempo real por colegas e/ou empregadores. Os emblemas fornecem aos empregadores e colegas evidências concretas das habilidades necessárias para obter sua credencial.
Como minha credencial é exibida como um crachá?
Fizemos uma parceria com a Credly, uma plataforma de crachás apoiada pela Pearson, para traduzir a credencial que você obteve em um crachá digital. A tecnologia usada pela Credly baseia-se em padrões abertos de crachás definidos pela Mozilla e permite que você gerencie, compartilhe e verifique sua credencial digitalmente.
O que é Credly? Existe uma taxa para utilizá-lo?
A Credly é uma plataforma Open Badge de nível empresarial que trabalha com organizações confiáveis para fornecer credenciais digitais a indivíduos. O uso da Credly para gerenciar, compartilhar e verificar suas credenciais é gratuito para os portadores de crachás.
Os emblemas digitais estão incluídos no SAS e-Learning?
Os emblemas do SAS Learn são fornecidos após a conclusão da maioria dos cursos de e-Learning. No entanto, os emblemas digitais não são oferecidos com produtos de e-Learning de autoestudo (PDF + horas de laboratório virtual).
Como saberei se ganhei um crachá?
Você receberá uma notificação por e-mail de admin@credly.com com instruções para solicitar seu crachá e configurar sua conta. Você poderá então gerenciar, compartilhar e verificar sua certificação.
Se eu não receber meu crachá, o que devo fazer?
Entre em contato com elearn@sas.com e não se esqueça de adicionar admin@credly.com à lista de remetentes seguros do seu e-mail. Observe que os emblemas do Learn não são oferecidos com produtos de e-Learning de estudo autônomo (PDF + horas de laboratório virtual).
Como posso impedir que outra pessoa copie meu crachá e o use?
Embora os crachás sejam arquivos de imagem digital, eles são vinculados exclusivamente aos dados hospedados na plataforma Credly. O vínculo com os dados verificados torna o crachá mais confiável e seguro do que uma credencial tradicional em papel. Isso também elimina a possibilidade de alguém reivindicar sua credencial e identidade associada.
E se eu não quiser que minha credencial seja pública?
Todas as informações sobre você e suas credenciais podem ser facilmente configuradas em sua conta Credly. Você tem controle total sobre as informações sobre si mesmo que são tornadas públicas.
Eu ainda terei acesso aos meus logotipos de certificação existentes?
Sim. O SAS Global Certification ainda fornece logotipos para todas as certificações existentes por meio do SAS Certification Manager.
O que são percepções do mercado de trabalho e como posso acessá-las por meio da Credly para encontrar empregos relevantes para o meu conjunto de habilidades?
Os insights sobre o mercado de trabalho contêm informações extraídas de requisições ativas em todos os EUA e são apenas para fins informativos. Com base em suas habilidades, você pode saber quais empregadores estão contratando, para quais cargos você pode estar qualificado, faixas salariais para esses cargos e muito mais. Para acessar essas informações, clique em qualquer uma das tags de habilidade dos emblemas que você ganhou. A Credly está trabalhando para fornecer mais informações globalmente no futuro.
Meu perfil da Credly pode incluir crachás que foram emitidos para mim por outras plataformas/empresas? Posso exportar crachás emitidos pela Credly para outras plataformas/empresas de armazenamento de crachás?
A Credly não oferece suporte ao upload de crachás emitidos por outras plataformas/empresas e, no momento, não é possível exportar crachás. Os padrões atuais de infraestrutura de crachás abertos não permitem a verificação em tempo real de nossos crachás fora da plataforma Credly, que é a principal prioridade para garantir a verificação. A Credly está trabalhando com a comunidade de crachás abertos para soluções futuras.
As credenciais retiradas terão um crachá associado a eles?
Não, somente as credenciais atuais terão um crachá.
Por que meu crachá só diz "SAS Certified" e não mostra minha credencial conquistada?
Com as convenções de nomenclatura atuais para credenciais de Certificação Global SAS, não há espaço suficiente para fornecer nomes completos nos crachás. Quando você publicar um emblema, ele será vinculado à credencial apropriada que você obteve.
Onde e como posso compartilhar minha credencial através da Credly?
Cada credencial e perfil na Credly tem um URL exclusivo que pode ser compartilhado da plataforma para o LinkedIn, Facebook e Twitter - por e-mail, incorporado em um site ou em um currículo. Você também pode adicionar seu emblema a uma assinatura de e-mail.
Com quem devo entrar em contato se tiver dúvidas ou se houver problemas com meu crachá?
Se tiver problemas com seus crachás digitais SAS, entre em contato com elearn@sas.com. Em caso de dúvidas sobre a navegação na plataforma Credly, acesse support.credly.com.
O que é o diretório de certificação e habilidades do SAS®?
Este é um diretório de certificações e habilidades possibilitado pelo nosso parceiro Credly. O diretório lhe dá a oportunidade de exibir seu emblema e divulgar suas realizações para empregadores que podem ser a combinação perfeita para você. O diretório pode ser pesquisado por habilidade, selo, ganhador ou local.
Os empregadores que veem o diretório podem entrar em contato comigo para falar sobre oportunidades?
Para que os empregadores entrem em contato com você diretamente sobre oportunidades que possam ter, você deve optar por ser contatado. Aqui está um processo fácil de três etapas para fazer isso:
- Navegue até seu perfil no Credly
- Clique em "Privacy + Security" (Privacidade + Segurança)
- Alterne a opção "Permitir que os usuários entrem em contato comigo usando meu perfil público" para a posição "ativado".
Como posso optar por participar do diretório?
Ao criar sua própria conta Credly, você é automaticamente incluído no diretório de certificação e habilidades. Se desejar ser ocultado do diretório, você poderá alterar as permissões em seu perfil da Credly.
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