1 Chapter 6: Learning More 6.1: SAS Resources 6.2: Beyond This Course

2 Chapter 6: Learning More 6.1: SAS Resources 6.2: Beyond This Course

3 Objectives Identify areas of support that SAS offers.

4 Education Comprehensive training to deliver 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

5 SAS Publishing SAS 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

6 SAS Global Certification Program SAS offers several globally recognized certifications. Computer-based certification exams – typically questions and 2-3 hours in length Preparation materials and practice exams available Worldwide directory of SAS Certified Professionals

7 Support SAS 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

8 User Groups SAS supports many local, regional, international, and special-interest SAS user groups. SAS Global Forum Online SAS Community:

9 Chapter 6: Learning More 6.1: SAS Resources 6.2: Beyond This Course

10 Objectives Identify the next course that follows this course.

11 Next Steps To learn advanced macro application development techniques, enroll in the following course: SAS ® Macro Language 2: Developing Macro Applications

12 Next Steps In addition, there are prerecorded short technical discussions and demonstrations called e-lectures.