SAS Training: SAS Fundamentals

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Length: 3 days
Price: 975 GBP excl. VAT
Language: English
Training Provider: Amadeus Software Limited plus
Location: Oxfordshire
Training Method: Open / Scheduled
Startdate 06/06/2012, 11/07/2012, 01/08/2012
Amadeus Software Limited

SAS Training: SAS Fundamentals

Amadeus software training coursesSAS Training: SAS Fundamentals

This course is designed for Computer Users as an introduction to the SAS System. 

This course is our Essential Introduction to the SAS System. The course covers all you need to know to get started with SAS quickly and easily. After the course, attendees will be able to use SAS software to read their data, access, manage and manipulate their data, solve problems, save programs and datasets, use conditional logic, combine files, produce tables and listings of data, and use data analysis techniques.

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Suitability and application

Attendees of this SAS Training: SAS Fundamentals course will need some knowledge of their own computer systems and be able to use a keyboard and a mouse.

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SAS Training: SAS Fundamentals course outline

The course includes the following modules:

  • F1 Introduction

What is SAS?
SAS Solutions and Software
Introduction to the SAS Environment
SAS System Walkthrough
Workshop Session

  • F2 Libraries

What is a Library?
How to Assign Libraries
Accessing Other Data
Workshop Session

  • F3 Writing SAS Programs

Background to Steps
Statements
Naming Conventions
SAS Programs
Table Structures 
Workshop Session

  • F4 Importing Data into SAS

Program Method
Different Text File Structures
Accessing Other Data
Workshop Session

  • F5 Manipulating Data

Overview of Data Step Statements
Introduction to How the Data Step Works
Programming with the Data Step
Where, Keep, Drop & Rename Options and Statements
Functions
Accumulators
Workshop Session

  • F6 Formats and Labels

Formats and Informats
Labels
Workshop Session

  • F7 Combining SAS Tables

Sorting
Concatenating
Merging
Workshop Session

  • F8 Dates and Times

How Dates and Times are Stored in SAS
Date and Time Informats/Formats
Date and Time Functions
Workshop Session

  • F9 Reporting (Optional Section)

Controlling SAS
Proc Print
Proc Format
Proc Tabulate
Proc Report
Workshop Session

  • F10 Enhancing Output Using ODS

Introduction to ODS
Capturing SAS Output
Workshop Session

  • F11 Data Analysis (optional section)

Proc Freq
Proc Means
Proc Univariate
Workshop Session

    Delivery Options

    Public Courses

    Our public SAS training schedule is ideal for customers who do not have training facilities or for small groups and individuals who wish to attend training away from their offices. All Amadeus public events are held at our training centre, Mulberry House, a recently renovated Victorian building which is located in a tranquil setting overlooking Church Green, Witney Oxfordshire. Our training room is equipped with the latest hardware, software and demonstration equipment.

    On-Site Training

    You can benefit from the familiarity of existing systems and data by holding a SAS training course at your offices. As the course is exclusive to your organisation, delegates can interact with peers and discuss and ask questions specific to your day to day activities. Our standard course curriculum can be delivered or you can create a customised course tailored to your organisations needs.

    Amadeus have extensive experience in delivering standard and customised SAS training programs to customers who have offices throughout the UK and across the globe.

    Expenses

    The cost of this SAS Training: SAS Fundamentals course is £975 + VAT per delegate - find out more here.

    Amadeus Software Limited

    Amadeus Software has over 20 years of expertise in providing SAS training, with an international reputation for exceptional trainers, high quality course materials and continuous professional development. 

    We offer essential SAS Fundamentals courses, through to more Advanced Programming Techniques, Graphics, Reporting and Statistics. All our courses are highly interactive and we actively encourage delegate participation. They are delivered by our own expert SAS certified training team in small groups to ensure individual attention.

    We are dedicated to providing excellent quality and effective SAS training courses focused on improving SAS business performance.

    Blended Learning Approach

    Amadeus Software has a Blended Learning Approach in which both classroom and online training programmes are available to ensure maximum effectiveness for delegates, while ensuring maximum cost-effectiveness for your organisation. Delivery Options available are:

    • Public Training
    • On-site Training
    • e-Learning

    Training courses are classroom based and are a mixture of demonstration sessions and workshop sessions. Courses can be customised to suit your requirements.

    Why Choose Amadeus for your SAS Training?

    Trainers

    'The best course instructor I have had for SAS training, clear, knowledgeable, calm and helpful'  Pfizer - Macro and GPLOT

    • Full time SAS Consultants
    • Experienced and have used SAS for many years
    • Use SAS on a daily basis as well as teaching
    • Are SAS certified
    • Follow an internal training programme
    • Bring real world experience to the classroom
    • Understand the importance of a practical approach

    Course Materials

    'Good course notes and exercises. Instructor knew the course content very well.'
    HBOS - SAS Programming

    • Structured in modules enabling us to incorporate any degree of customisation
    • Organised into sessions, lectures and workshops
    • Colour training materials
    • Courses are written from many years of experience
    • Fully indexed
    • Packed full of examples and SAS techniques
    • Good reference material to use back in the workplace
    • Update On a regular basis controlled by our ISO9001:2000 Quality Procedures

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    Amadeus Software Limited

    Mulberry House, 9 Church Green
    OX28 4AZ Witney, Oxfordshire

    Phone no: +44 (0) 1993 848010
    www.amadeus.co.uk

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    Reviews by course attendees

    Ian @ 27/06/2011
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    This SAS Fundmentals course was a great introduction course. I would recommend to any new user of base SAS. -LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
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    John @ 28/06/2011
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    This SAS Fundamentals course is an excellently structured, presented and delivered course. I would highly recommend. - Department for Work and Pensions
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