Analytics Winter School
February 21st - 23rd | March 4th

Our modern digitalized world generates mind-numbing amounts of data. With all this data, the ability to extract intelligence and value from it gets more and more crucial for organizations. The reason: Data is the key to better business decisions. Hence, the demand for analytics skills in the job market is soaring.

Over three days the SAS® Analytics Winter School introduces you to the Analytics Life Cycle – a way to work with data, that covers the entire process from data preparation, data discovery, to deployment. Everything will be centered around the SAS® Visual Analytics software, accessed from our new SAS® Skill Builder for Students platform. On the platform you’ll have free access to SAS® software, extensive training materials, e-learning courses and documentation.

The aim is to provide you with analytics skills and business knowledge which is extremely valuable when working with data in the real world. Additionally, you will get professional guidance on how to successfully complete the SAS® Certified Business Analyst certification. Gaining the skills from the certification is a great way to boost your career prospects. And the best part – the winter school is completely free. Get on board and unlock your future!

Our Hosts

Sara Armandi
Academic Data Scientist Denmark

Ralf Storch
Sr. Academic Program DACH

Adriana Rojas
Academic Program Manager Spain

Alejandro Villar
Business Development Specialist, Spain

Agenda

February 21st, 2022
09:00 - 12:30 (CET)
 
The Analytics Life Cycle
Adriana Rojas

Demonstrating SAS® Viya®
Sara Armandi

SAS® Analytics, Creating Value from Data, Storytelling, Market & Technology Trends
Markus Grau

Intro to SAS® Skill Builder for Students and SAS® Visual Analytics
Sara Armandi/Ralf Storch

 
AfternoonIndividual Exercises in the SAS® Viya® for Learners Environment
Sara Armandi/Ralf Storch is available on request if you have any questions

February 22nd, 2022
09:00 - 12:30 CET
 
Recap / Q&A Regarding E-Learning
Sara Armandi/Ralf Storch

SAS® Academics – What’s in it for me?
Markus Grau

Real Life Case – How is Analytics Used by Business?
Alejandro Villar

SAS® Visual Analytics Case
Sara Armandi/Ralf Storch

 
AfternoonIndividual Exercises in the SAS® Viya® for Learners Environment
Sara Armandi/Ralf Storch is available on request if you have any questions

February 23rd, 2022
09:00 - 12:30 CET
 
Recap / Q&A Regarding E-Learning
Sara Armandi/Ralf Storch

And now? Your career? Your future?
Markus Grau

The Importance of Communicating Your Results in an Understandable Way
Sara Armandi

Why get Certified?
Sara Armandi

SAS® Visual Analytics Wrap-up: Best Practices and Tips & Tricks
Sara Armandi/Ralf Storch

 
AfternoonIndividual Exercises in the SAS® Viya® for Learners Environment
Sara Armandi/Ralf Storch is available on request if you have any questions

March 4th, 2022
10:00 - 13:00 CET
 
Recap / Q&A Regarding E-Learning
Sara Armandi/Ralf Storch

How to Prepare for the Certification
Sara Armandi/Ralf Storch

Concrete preparation for certification: Questions, examples, typical errors, certification exam process, etc.
 
AfternoonOptional time buffer...

Registration for waiting list

Please note: The interest for the event has been overwhelming, and we have reached the maximum number of participants.

Note:

  1. The winter school is planned and organized as an online event due to the current Corona situation.

  2. This offer is only for enrolled students or affiliated professors with a university email address.

  3. SAS reserves the right to cancel the event, e.g. if the number of participants is too low.

This event is no longer available for registration.

 
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