SAS - Data Curation for SAS Data Scientists

Duration

Duration:

Only 2 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

24/6/2024 (Monday)

Overview

This accelerated Data Curation for SAS Data Scientists course, is designed for individuals who want to validate their ability to perform data curation tasks using SAS Data Management tools and applications as well as third party data tools to prepare data for statistical analysis.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn to take data from disparate sources and discover, transform, manage, aggregate, catalogue and deliver that data to be used in reports and analytics repositories.. You’ll also learn:

  • Query and manage Hadoop data using SAS and native Hadoop tools.
  • Virtualized data.
  • Transform streaming data.
  • Govern data.

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the SAS exam, and achieve your Data Curation for SAS Data Scientists certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

 

Audience

This course is ideal for:

  • SAS data scientists

Benefits

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need:

  • Intensive group instruction
  • One-on-one instruction attention
  • Hands-on labs
  • Lab partner and group exercises
  • Question and answer drills
  • Independent study

Curriculum

Module 1: Working with SAS Data Integration Studio (20%)

  • Describe SAS Data Integration Studio basics
  • Create Metadata for Source Data
  • Create Metadata for Target Data and Jobs

Module 2: Ensure the accuracy of data (20%)

  • Describe the structure of the SAS Quality Knowledge Base
  • Use DataFlux Data Management Studio
  • Use SAS Data Quality Server

 

Module 3: Techniques for Working with Big Data (40%)

  • Describe the key concepts of the Hadoop ecosystem (Aligns with BDP2 objective 3.1) J. S.
  • Query and manage Hadoop data using Hive and HiveQL (Aligns with BDP2 objective 3.3) J.S.
  • Query and Manage Hadoop Data using Pig and Pig Latin
  • Access HDFS and Invoke Hadoop Applications from SAS
  • Use the SAS/ACCESS SQL Pass-thru Facility
  • Use the SAS/ACCESS Libname Engine
  • Use DS2 Programming to manage Hadoop data
  • Use SAS Data Loader to manage Hadoop data

 

Module 4: Special Data Management Topics (20%)

  • Connect to data using SAS/ACCESS
  • Virtualize data with SAS Federation Server
  • Process IoT Streams in Real Time with SAS Event Stream Processing
  • Work with SAS Data Governance technologies

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

Data Curation for SAS Data Scientists A00-223 Exam

  • Duration: 110 minutes
  • Format: Interactive questions which simulate the SAS environment and ask you to complete a task
  • Number of questions: 65-72 multiple-choice, short answer, and interactive questions
  • Passing score: Must achieve a score of 67% correct to pass

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have:

  • 2-3 months of hands-on experience using SAS Data Management Tools and applications and third-party data tools (Hadoop, HIVE/HIVEQS, PIG/PIGLATIN.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

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