SAS Certifications (Newbie)

The SAS Certified Professional Program was launched by SAS Institute, Inc. in 1999 to recognize users who can demonstrate an in-depth understanding of SAS software. The program consists of five certifications across a number of functional areas. There are several SAS courses which prepare users for the certification exams. To date many programmers have taken these courses, some experienced users just take the exams, and there are many other SAS savvy professionals who are experienced but not SAS certified.

Benefits of SAS Certification

• For individual - Set yourself apart (Become More ) With a professional certification from SAS you will set yourself apart from the competition by earning the only globally-recognized credential endorsed by SAS. Put your SAS skills to the test today and reap the benefits tomorrow.
• For employees - Hire qualified employees (Demand More) Hiring a candidate with SAS credentials means you're getting a qualified professional with proven proficiency in SAS. Not to mention that it's proven to increase individual productivity levels.

About SAS Certifications

SAS Programming Certification: Successful programmers know the value of developing efficient code to solve business problems and derive accurate answers. SAS offers two credentials for SAS programmers worldwide to validate their expertise. Data Warehousing Certification: Data warehousing is vital to the success of businesses across the globe, and insures one version of the truth across the enterprise. SAS offers two credentials for SAS data warehouse professionals worldwide to validate their design and implementation expertise.

Predictive Modeling Certification: Predictive modeling enables businesses to create a model to predict an outcome. SAS offers a credential for predictive modelers worldwide to validate their expertise.

ITIL Manager's Certificate in IT Service Management: Inventes Institute and SAS have joined forces to provide IT managers with the skills they need to align their IT demands with their business demands. The ITIL Manager's Certificate in IT Service Management provides you with internationally recognized credentials that show you have clearly demonstrated your ability to implement and manage the overall IT Service provision

SAS Exam Registration

SAS Global Certification exams are administered by Thomson Prometric, a global leader in testing services for the IT industry with testing sites in over 140 countries. Please note that the Predictive Modeling with SAS Enterprise Miner 5.2 Exam is not available through Thomson Prometric. You can register for this exam here.

SAS Exam Cost

In the United States and Canada, the cost associated with an exam is US $180. Certification exam prices are subject to change. In some countries, different pricing and additional taxes may apply. Please contact the Thomson Prometric Regional Service Center in your country for exact pricing information. Faculty, staff, and full-time students of degree-granting institutions are eligible for a discount on SAS Certification exams. Candidates in the United States receive a 50% discount. International candidates should check with your local office for discount information.

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