TRAINING CATALOGUE. SAS Education. Grow With Us sas.com/uk/education

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1 TRAINING CATALOGUE 2015 SAS Education Grow With Us sas.com/uk/education

2 The demand for people with the skills to use powerful analytics to solve increasingly complex information challenges has reached unprecedented levels. To stay relevant in today s interconnected world, we must continuously embrace new technologies and approaches. And taking advantage of learning opportunities can keep skills up to date. Since the beginning of SAS, we have emphasised training. We ve come a long way since the days of text-only training on mainframe terminals. As you ll see in this catalog, there are many ways for you to get up to speed on SAS technologies, including our newest SAS Visual Analytics and SAS High-Performance Analytics solutions. Thank you for taking the time to look through this catalog. Your total success with SAS is important to us. Jim Goodnight, CEO of SAS sas.com/uk/education

3 Table of Contents 4 What We Offer 5 Certification 6 Project Specific Training 7 Getting Started With SAS 9 Booking Your Course at SAS Foundation Tools Advanced Analytics Solutions for Hadoop High-Performance Analytics Business Intelligence and Analytics Data Management Administration Customer Intelligence Fraud and Security Intelligence Risk Management IT Intelligence Industry-Focused Solutions Supply Chain Intelligence Performance Management 10 Benefits of Creating an Online SAS Profile 13 Conferences and Events 14 Prices and Registration 15 Training Locations Follow Us twitter.com/sassoftware facebook.com/sasusersgroup linkedin.com/company/sas youtube.com/sassoftware plus.google.com/+sassoftware sas.com/rss 3

4 What We Offer Classroom Training Our certified instructors deliver SAS knowledge and valuable tips using a combination of expertly designed lectures, software demonstrations and hands-on computer workshops for a collaborative learning experience. Classes are taught in SAS facilities and training centres across the globe. Adoption Services SAS solutions deliver value when they are being used properly and effectively. Each customer is different, so we engage with you, to build a programme that fits your needs. Our aim is to build your skills, competencies and confidence to apply SAS to solve your business problems. We can implement a framework that enhances the capabilities of your team, builds a culture of business improvement that supports innovation and creativity and creates environments that stimulate and challenge individuals, helping to attract and retain talent. On-Site Training Services Convenient, flexible and affordable, our on-site training courses are perfect for small or large groups. Choose to have us come to your location, or use one of our training facilities to host training tailored to fit your group s business needs. To accommodate groups in multiple locations, we can set up a private Live Web classroom. Contact your local SAS Education representative to book your custom event. Live Web Classroom Training Instructor-based training is brought directly to your desktop through a virtual lab where you can interact with an instructor and fellow classmates. Participate in quizzes, ask questions and complete hands-on workshops, all in real time. Mentoring Services Schedule a SAS instructor for one to two days of mentoring services and become more confident with what you ve learnt in class. Use your own data and code and gain peace of mind on your next big project. Business Knowledge Series This series is a unique collaboration between SAS and a global network of industry experts who deliver the most current information on business practices, concepts, methodology and techniques in a given field. SAS e-learning SAS Education s self-paced learning products provide flexible, convenient training options. Most e-courses cover the same content as the corresponding instructorled courses and use movies, demos, interactive questions, quizzes and hands-on practice sessions to dynamically present the course. SAS Recorded Courses feature instructors presenting SAS courses not available in any other training format. SAS Certification With growing, worldwide demand for professionals with a high level of SAS software knowledge, a certification from SAS will help you distinguish yourself as a leading SAS professional. Choose from eight credentials to accelerate your career. SAS Professionals The social media platform of choice for SAS professionals providing ongoing course support, information about the latest SAS solutions and technologies, access to special offers and events, and an opportunity to network with other SAS professionals. In today s competitive marketplace the call for analytical skills has never been higher, with demand already outstripping supply. Every advantage counts in establishing your organisation in the top of your industry. Ensuring your employees have the latest SAS skills can help you maintain your competitive advantage, keeping you ahead of your nearest rivals. At SAS, we view education as vital to closing the emerging analytics skills gap. Our leading edge learning solutions provide SAS professionals with a tremendous opportunity to achieve expertise in Analytics, to prepare, explore and gain critical business insight from data. Myles Hannon Head of Education For the most current information on what we offer, visit us on the web at sas.com/uk/education sas.com/uk/education

5 SAS Global Certification support.sas.com/certify Validate your SAS skills with a globally recognised SAS credential. Taking the time to prepare for an exam improves your skill and expertise in focused areas, which allows you to apply what you know immediately to real business needs. SAS Education has several options to help you achieve your goal. Preparing you to take your SAS Certification exam SAS Education provides you with a number of tools to ensure you are fully prepared to take your SAS Certification exam. These tools include online exam preparation tutorials, online practice exams, sample test questions, free e-learning and free content via the new SAS Video Library. FREE SAS Video Library Access a selection of free SAS training how to videos, tutorials and demos to learn tips and tricks for working with SAS software. The library can be accessed at support. sas.com/training/tutorial/index.html FREE Online Exam Preparation Tutorials We run a series of free online tutorials for individuals preparing to sit a SAS Certification exam. These tutorials are 1 hour in duration and are led by an experienced SAS instructor, aimed at extending your SAS knowledge in a specific subject matter. These tutorials cover many of the most popular topics and provide answers to your key questions. Details about these free tutorials can be found on our website at: sas.com/uk/education. Online Practice Exams Test your SAS knowledge by taking one of our SAS Certification practice exams. These practice tests are designed to prepare you for your SAS Certification exam by helping you self-assess your knowledge using realistic exam simulations. Practice exams can be purchased online at sas.com/uk/education or by calling SAS Education on SAS Exam Day Scheduled to run at a SAS Location, the SAS exam day consists of a morning of guided study led by an experienced SAS instructor, followed by an exam in the afternoon, proctored by SAS. The SAS exam day is designed to address any last minute knowledge gaps you may have. Base Programmer for SAS 9 Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9 Predictive Modeler Using SAS Enterprise Miner Statistical Business Analyst Using SAS 9: Regression and Modeling BI Content Developer for SAS 9 Data Integration Developer for SAS 9 Platform Administrator for SAS 9 I didn t just get it for the job, it was also to make me a better programmer and more familiar with SAS. K. Lang, Statistical Analyst, Germany More than 60,000 SAS Certifications have been awarded in 77 countries. 5

6 Project Specific Training from Adoption Services Made to Measure Training Programmes Implementing a project on schedule and within budget requires an adept team, capable of executing to plan. SAS Education Adoption Services provides customised training solutions that ensure effective use and acceptance of your SAS solution. As part of your project, our Adoption Services team will work with you to develop a strategy that ensures your learning is timely, relevant and aligned to your project goals. If you want to reduce your project risk, avoid duplication of effort and ensure project success, then engage with us. We know how important it is for you to realise the business benefit of your investment in SAS software. REVIEW Tracking progress and validating the impact of your training programme are crucial activities in realising your original learning goals. At SAS, we work with you to appraise your team s performance, deploying the output to enhance your initial strategy and plans, to support your ongoing REVIEW enablement and to drive longer term success. Assess your needs PLAN During this phase, we will assist you in creating an effective and efficient learning solution that links your learning needs to your organisational goals. We will identify your SAS knowledge and any skills gaps, and create a training strategy that addresses the who, what, PLAN when, where, why and how questions about training. Evaluate your performance Form your training strategy Deliver your training Design your learning solution REALISE Seamless delivery of your learning REALISE solution is a key aspect in realising the true value of your investment in training. Your SAS training programme will reinforce valuable business process knowledge enabling you to deliver all of the business benefits you outlined at the start of your engagement. Develop your learning content IMPLEMENT Executing all elements of your learning IMPLEMENT strategy is a key factor in securing employee engagement and support for your new SAS technologies and processes. Our Adoption team are experts in the design, development and delivery of learning solutions, where people and technology in harmony are at the forefront of success sas.com/uk/education

7 Get Started With SAS We re making it easy for you to get started with a variety of free software and training options. SAS Analytics U is a comprehensive program for the next generation of analytics leaders that provides free software, training, and support and documentation to get you started. sas.com/analyticsuprogram Plant the seed and start growing today! New to SAS? SAS University Edition is available for teachers, students, adult learners and academic researchers for noncommercial learning purposes. Download it to your PC, Mac or Linux workstation, and use virtualisation software to access; no Internet required. sas.com/universityedition academic Free SAS Learning Version Teacher & professor online community Free e-courses how-to videos Free how-to tutorials certification Take two of our most popular, entry-level e-courses for free: SAS Programming 1 and SAS Statistics 1. Get started today. sas.com/training/getstarted Check out the new online collection of nearly 200 free SAS tutorial videos. Learn more at: sas.com/training/tutorial 7 7

8 Choose a career in big data analytics 56,000 NEW BIG DATA JOBS will need to be filled in the UK by 2020 THE SKILLS GAP 40% projected growth in global data generated each year. 85% SUPPLY of Fortune 500 organisations will be unable to effectively exploit big data by DEMAND CAREER PERKS EARN HIGHER SALARIES BE THE ENVY OF MANY DO WHAT YOU LOVE 22% Boost your UK annual earnings by 22 per cent Data scientist was labelled the sexiest job of the 21st century. Organisations in every industry need analytics you get to decide. THE SAS FACTOR SAS ANALYTICS SAS skills are Monster.com s #1 path to higher salaries. SAS Certifications identified as one of the Best Big Data Certifications for Learn more: sas.com/uk/academic For the next generation of analytics leaders. Sources: Big data: The next frontier for innovation, competition, and productivity, McKinsey & Company, May 2011; Gartner Reveals Top Predictions for IT Organizations and Users for 2012 and Beyond, Gartner Research, December 2011; Job Skills That Lead to Bigger Paychecks, Monster; Data Scientist: The Sexiest Job of the 21st Century, Harvard Business Review, October 2012; Best Big Data Certifications for 2014, Tom s IT PRO, March SAS and all other SAS Institute Inc. product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and other countries. indicates USA registration. SAS and all other SAS Institute Inc. product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and other countries. indicates USA registration. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies SAS Institute Inc. All rights reserved. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright 2014 SAS Institute Inc. Cary, NC, USA. All rights reserved UK sas.com/uk/education

9 Booking Your Course Online at SAS sas.com/uk/education Take advantage of our comprehensive search engine to locate the course that directly addresses your needs. Enter a keyword in the search box of the training console located at the top of the SAS Education homepage: sas.com/uk/education. You can also find your course by clicking the find a course button and selecting the complete course list link, or select one of the following learning paths: Foundation Programming SAS Grid Manager SAS Enterprise Guide Advanced Analytics Statistical Analysis Data Scientist Forecasting and Econometrics Data Mining Text Analytics Optimization and Simulation JMP Statistical Analysis Six Sigma Solutions for Hadoop Data Management for Hadoop Model Deployment and Execution For the Data Scientist SAS In-Memory Statistics for Hadoop High-Performance Analytics SAS High-Performance Analytics SAS for Hadoop SAS In-Memory Statistics for Hadoop Business Intelligence and Analytics SAS Office Analytics SAS Visual Analytics SAS Enterprise Business Intelligence Data Management Data Integration Data Quality Data Governance SAS/ACCESS Administration Administration SAS Platform Application/Technology Area Solutions Customer Intelligence SAS Marketing Automation SAS Marketing Optimization SAS Real-Time Decision Manager SAS Adaptive Customer Experience Administration Fraud and Security Intelligence SAS Fraud Framework SAS Anti-Money Laundering SAS Enterprise Case Management Administration Risk Management SAS Enterprise GRC Credit Risk IT Intelligence SAS IT Resource Management Industry-Focused Solutions Health and Life Sciences Supply Chain Intelligence Warranty Analysis Performance Management SAS Financial Management Cost and Profitability Management SAS Activity-Based Management SAS Strategy Management Administration 9

10 Benefits of Creating an Online SAS Profile Creating a SAS Profile when you visit sas.com will enable us to get to know you better. You will be able to take full advantage of the tools and services SAS offers. By knowing more about you we can provide e-newsletters and relevant information about webinars and software releases as soon as they become available. Just one click and you can be setup and ready to: Get social join SAS communities Get help follow your tech support questions Get software download software/hot fixes Get informed manage e-learning/newsletters Having a SAS profile also means that when you purchase a course online from SAS Education, you can easily populate the student information when checking out. Logging on allows you to choose your student details when placing an order, the result being your personal details, (name, company name, address etc.) are automatically populated in the relevant fields, saving you time and effort. We value your privacy and will not sell, rent or lease your information to others sas.com/uk/education

11 Big Data: the new oil Analytics refines this new oil to power the Digital Economy BIG DATA JOBS: DEMAND INCREASE ACROSS THE UK Northern Ireland: Scotland: 86% North East: -39% National rise: 41% % Yorkshire: 59% THE SALARY PREMIUM FOR EXPERIENCED BIG DATA PROFESSIONALS IN % Premium on average IT salary 27,000 UK Median salary 104% Premium on UK median salary (all jobs) 42,000 Average IT salary 55,000 Average UK big data salary, esp. London area Wales: 227% West Midlands: 167% South West: 44% London: 39% South East: 29% BIG DATA SKILLS RECRUITMENT Big data recruiters say it is difficult to find people with the required skills and experience i.e. it is not all firms, just those recruiting Big Data staff 57% % 2014 BIG DATA JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO ,400 UK organisations with 100 staff or more will have implemented Big Data Analytics by % increase on % increase on % Increase in a difficult year BIG DATA ANALYST SKILLS A unique skill set is required to make the most of the opportunity offered by Big Data Analytics HARD SKILLS PROBLEM SOLVING SOFT SKILLS 21,400 Jobs 47,600 Jobs 56,000 Jobs 3 DATA & TECHNICAL SKILL SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTISE R MATH & STATISTICS KNOWLEDGE STORY TELLING COLLABORATION CURIOSITY COMMUNICATION CREATIVITY SAS Institute Inc. All rights reserved. 11

12 Analytics & Hadoop So much data. So little time. So easy. What good are massive amounts of Big Data if you can t analyse it all? Or if you have to wait days and weeks to get results? Combining the analytical power of SAS with Hadoop lets you go from data to decisions in a single, interactive environment with the fastest results and greatest value. Read the TDWI report sas.com/tdwi SAS and all other SAS Institute Inc. product or service names are registered trademarks or trademarks of SAS Institute Inc. in the USA and other countries. indicates USA registration. Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies SAS Institute Inc. All rights reserved sas.com/uk/education

13 Conferences and Events SAS FORUM UK ANALYTICS 2015 DISCOVERY SUMMIT SAS Forum UK provides SAS users the opportunity to sharpen their SAS skills while sharing ideas with fellow users. For additional information, visit: sas.com/uk/forum Join hundreds of analytics professionals from all over the world at the Analytics 2015 Conference Series. Analytics 2015, hosted by SAS, is an international series of educational events, focusing on the latest trends and advances in the field of analytics. Listen to experts share case studies and real-world examples of how analytics has improved the way their organisations do business. Session topics include data mining, forecasting, big data, visual analytics, text mining, predictive analytics and more. View the latest information at: sas.com/analyticsseries It s an annual interactive forum where JMP users come together to explore broad analytic concepts with world-renowned authorities in statistics, technology and innovation; participate in conversations with JMP developers and fellow users from all industries; and learn proven statistical techniques in visual and compelling ways. Learn more at: jmp.com 13 13

14 Course Prices and Registration Prices Standard Public Courses Tier 1 Courses Number of Days Price Price * One Two Three 990 1,260 Four 1,320 1,680 Five 1,650 2,100 Tier 2 Courses Number of Days Price Price * One Two 990 1,260 Three 1,485 1,890 Four 1,980 2,520 Five 2,475 3,150 Tier 3 Courses Number of Days Price Price * One Two 1,320 1,680 Three 1,980 2,520 Four 2,640 3,360 Five 3,300 4,200 All above prices include relevant course materials but exclude VAT. For more detailed and current pricing information, please contact us on *Euro prices are only valid for courses taken in the Republic of Ireland. Education Units A Great Way to Buy Training If you re looking to buy training in bulk and benefit from substantial discounts, then our Education Units Scheme is for you. The idea is simple, buy a year s worth of units up front and then use them to buy any of our Education services. What Can I Use My Units For? Public courses Custom training Workshops Personal training or skills transfer Learning Needs Assessment Training Programme Management Training room rental. How Much Will I Save? You can buy Education Units in sets of 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90,120 or a combination of these sets. For sets over 120, please contact us. Savings are calculated on the basis of standard public course prices. Actual savings will vary depending upon what you use your units for. Unit Prices UK No. of Units Unit Price Total Price Saving , , ,994 1, ,830 2, ,419 4, ,760 5, ,700 9,900 Unit Prices Ireland No. of Units Unit Price Total Price Saving , ,340 1, ,538 2, ,420 3, ,988 4, ,240 6, ,800 11,760 To book an Education Units package, simply contact one of our business development managers on Registration Registration Made Easy Complete an online booking form for all SAS public schedule training courses at sas.com/uk/education. However, if you do not have Web access, please contact us for a booking form. Once you have completed this, you can either it to education@suk.sas.com or post it to: SAS Education, Wittington House, Henley Road, Marlow, SL7 2EB Course Cancellations Please contact us as soon as possible should you need to cancel or transfer to another date. Any cancellation or transfer may be liable to a charge as per SAS Terms and Conditions. SAS reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any course at its discretion. For full Terms and Conditions: Public Schedule: sas.com/en_gb/training/terms/ terms-and-conditions.html Custom Events and Project Based Training: sas.com/en_gb/training/terms/ terms-and-conditions-custom.html sas.com/uk/education

15 Training Locations sas.com/uk/education Marlow (Head Office) Wittington House Henley Road Medmenham Marlow, Buckinghamshire SL7 2EB London 7th Floor 199 Bishopsgate London EC2M 3TY Manchester 5th Floor Quay West Trafford Wharf Road Manchester M17 1HH Edinburgh Edinburgh Training Centre 16 St. Mary s Street Edinburgh EH1 1SU Glasgow Cuprum Building 480 Argyle Street Glasgow G2 8NH Dublin New Horizons Computer Learning Centre Strand House Strand Street Great Dublin

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