Certified Platform Administrator for SAS®9 certification & Training

Overview

This accelerated SAS® Certified Platform Administrator for SAS®9 course is designed to assess your knowledge and understanding of securing SAS configurations on each server machine, checking server status and operating servers, monitoring server activity and administering logging, establishing formal, regularly scheduled backup processes, adding users and managing their access, and more.

SAS Certifications are among the most globally accepted credentials in the industry. The SAS Certified Professional – Advanced Programming Using SAS 9.4 credential validates your professional skills and expertise. This exam demonstrates a high level of knowledge in SAS programming expertise in the candidates. Significant topics include SQL processing with SAS, the SAS macro language, advanced SAS programming techniques, and optimizing SAS programs, as well as a unique chapter on building functions with PROC FCMP.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn to secure the SAS configuration on each server machine. You’ll also learn how to:

Check status and operate servers.
Monitor server activity and administer logging.
Establish formal, regularly scheduled backup processes.
Add users and manage their access.
Establish connectivity to data sources.
Set up and secure metadata folder structures.
Administer repositories and move metadata.
Understand the interaction between SAS servers and operating systems.

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the SAS exam, and achieve your SAS® Certified Platform Administrator for SAS®9 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:

Data Analysts
Senior Healthcare Economics Analysts
Senior Healthcare Economics Consultants
Campus Undergraduate Finance Data Science Interns
Data Scientists

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
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
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
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
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

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Curriculum

Module 1: Managing the SAS Environment

Secure a SAS platform configuration.
Update SAS Software
Work with the SAS Metadata Server
Promote metadata and associated content

Module 2: Monitoring, Logging, and Troubleshooting SAS Servers

Monitor SAS servers.
Administer SAS server logging and modify logging configurations.
Troubleshoot basic SAS server issues such as server availability.
Identify the properties and functionality of SAS servers

Module 3: Backing Up the SAS Environment

Backup and restore the SAS environment
Backup and restore Metadata

Module 4: Administering Users

Manage connection profiles.
Register users and groups in the metadata.
Determine when to store passwords in the metadata.
Give users access to processing servers and data servers.
Manage internal SAS accounts.
Identify SAS server authentication mechanisms.

Module 5: Administering Data Access

Register libraries and tables in the metadata.
Update table metadata.
Pre-assign a library.
Troubleshoot data access problems.
Use the metadata LIBNAME engine.

Module 6: Managing Metadata

Identify how the metadata authorization layer interacts with other security layers.
Identify where, how, and to whom metadata permissions are assigned.
Determine the outcome of metadata authorization decisions.
Use metadata permissions to secure metadata.
Create and use Access Control Templates.

Exam Track

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

SAS® Certified Platform Administrator for SAS®9 A00-250 Exam

Duration: 110 minutes
Format: Multiple-choice questions
Number of questions: 65 multiple-choice questions
Passing score: 66 % 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:

The SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9.4 Credential before taking the SAS 9.4 exam.

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.

Reviews

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"I had a great time. The instructor is very knowledgeable and his training is on point. Two exams in 2 days is a lot. But he makes it doable."
Juan van Gom, Ministry of Defense Netherlands. (19/1/2024 (Friday) to 21/1/2024 (Sunday))

"It was a tough but interesting 5 days. Learnt new skills and have a better understanding of the tools that can be used by a Business Analyst. Met new people from different companies with different expertise."
Neil Wyborn. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

"Great residential place of study. Great tuition with a great Trainer. Great facilities to learn. Looking forward to the next residential!! Looking forward to applying knowledge gained!"
SL, Macmillan Support Cancer. (8/1/2024 (Monday) to 12/1/2024 (Friday))

"Very organised and clear. Enjoyed the teaching. Excellent standard."
MH, Orange cyber defense. (30/10/2023 (Monday) to 1/11/2023 (Wednesday))

"Detailed and thorough training in a great environment."
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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	20/2/2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	25/6/2024 (Tuesday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	6/8/2024 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	17/9/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	29/10/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	10/12/2024 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

SAS - Certified Platform Administrator for SAS®9