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 |
| Afternoon | Individual 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 |
| Afternoon | Individual 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 |
| Afternoon | Individual 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. |
| Afternoon | Optional 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:
- The winter school is planned and organized as an online event due to the current Corona situation.
- This offer is only for enrolled students or affiliated professors with a university email address.
- 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.