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Chapter 8: Learning More

8.1: SAS Resources

8.2: Beyond This Course

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Chapter 8: Learning More

8.1: SAS Resources8.1: SAS Resources

8.2: Beyond This Course

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Objectives Identify the areas of support that SAS offers.

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EducationComprehensive training delivers greater value to your organization.

More than 200 course offerings World-class instructors Multiple delivery methods: instructor-led and

self-paced Training centers around the world

http://support.sas.com/training/

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SAS PublishingSAS offers a complete selection of publications to help customers use SAS software to its fullest potential.

Multiple delivery methods: e-books, CD-ROM, and hard-copy books

Wide spectrum of topics Partnerships with outside authors,

other publishers, and distributors

http://support.sas.com/publishing/

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SAS Global Certification ProgramSAS offers several globally recognized certifications.

Computer-based certification exams –typically 60-70 questionsand 2-3 hours in length

Preparation materials andpractice exams

Worldwide directory ofSAS Certified Professionals

http://support.sas.com/certify/

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SupportSAS provides a variety of self-help and assisted-help resources.

SAS Knowledge Base Downloads and hot fixes License assistance SAS discussion forums SAS Technical Support

http://support.sas.com/techsup/

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User GroupsSAS supports many local, regional, international, and special-interest SAS user groups.

SAS Global Forum

Online SAS Community: www.sasCommunity.org

http://support.sas.com/usergroups/

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SAS BlogsSAS provides access to several featured blogs at blogs.sas.com.

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SAS BlogsVisit blogs.sas.com/sasdummy to read about interesting tips and insights regarding SAS Enterprise Guide.

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SAS Enterprise Guide ForumUse the SAS Enterprise Guide forum to share your questions and experiences with other SAS customers. SAS employees will occasionally respond to your posts. Visit support.sas.com/forums to see all discussion topics.

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Chapter 8: Learning More

8.1: SAS Resources

8.2: Beyond This Course8.2: Beyond This Course

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Objectives Identify the next set of courses that follow this course.

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Next StepsSAS® Enterprise Guide 1: Querying and Reporting is the entry point to many areas of the SAS curriculum.

Accessing andManipulating

DataStatisticalAnalysis

Report Writing

SAS® Enterprise Guide® 1:Querying and Reporting

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Next Steps

To learn more about this: Enroll in the following:

SAS® Enterprise Guide®

SAS® Enterprise Guide® 2: Advanced Querying and Reporting

SAS Programming SAS Programming 1: Essentials

SAS Statistics Using SAS® Enterprise Guide®

SAS® Enterprise Guide®: ANOVA, Regression, and Logistic Regression

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Next StepsIn addition, there are prerecorded, short, technical discussions and demonstrations that are referred to as e-lectures.

http://support.sas.com/training/