SAS - Credential Predictive Modeler

Duration

Duration:

Only 2 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

24.6.2024 (Monday)

Overview

The accelerated SAS Credential Predictive Modeling certification is globally recognized for validating SAS Predictive Modeler knowledge.

With the SAS Certified Predictive Modeler Using SAS Enterprise Miner 14 Certification credential, you stand out in a crowd and prove that you have the SAS Predictive Modeler knowledge to make a difference within your organization.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn to build predictive models. You’ll also learn how to:

  • Assess and implement models.
  • Perform pattern analysis.
  • Create a new project in Enterprise Miner.
  • Open an existing project in Enterprise Miner
  • Add diagrams to projects in Enterprise Miner
  • Create libraries within Enterprise Miner
  • Add nodes to diagrams in Enterprise Miner
  • Copy nodes within Enterprise Miner
  • Connect nodes to create process flows in Enterprise Miner
  • Change interactive sampling methods for data exploration
  • Work with the Help functionality within Enterprise Miner

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the SAS exam, and achieve your SAS Credential Predictive Modeler 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 Enterprise Miner users who perform predictive analytics using SAS Enterprise Miner 14.

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
  2. You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
  3. Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
  4. Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
  5. You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
  6. You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
  7. You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals
  • * For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

Curriculum

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Module 1: Data Sources - 20-25%

  • Create data sources from SAS tables in Enterprise Miner
  • Explore and assess data sources
  • Modify source data

 

Module 2: Building Predictive Models - 35-40%

  • Describe key predictive modeling terms and concepts
  • Build predictive models using decision trees
  • Build predictive models using regression
  • Build predictive models using neural networks

 

Module 3: Predictive Model Assessment and Implementation - 25-30%

  • Use the correct fit statistic for different prediction types
  • Use decision processing to adjust for oversampling (separate sampling)
  • Use profit/loss information to assess model performance
  • Compare models with the MODEL COMPARISON node
  • Score data sets within Enterprise Miner

 

Module 4: Pattern Analysis - 10-15%

  • Identify clusters of similar data with the CLUSTER and SEGMENT PROFILE nodes
  • Perform association and sequence analysis (market basket analysis)

Exam Track

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

SAS Credential Predictive Modeler A00-255 Exam

  • Duration: 165 minutes
  • Format: Multiple choice and short-answer questions
  • Number of questions: 55-60 questions.
  • Passing score: Passing score is 725; uses a score range from 200 to 1,000 points.
  • Domains:
    • 20-25% – Data sources.
    • 35-40% – Building predictive models.
    • 25-30% – Predictive model assessment and implementation.
    • 10-15% – Pattern analysis.

 

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

There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

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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