On this accelerated SAS® Certified Specialist: Forecasting and Optimization Using SAS® Viya course,
Successful candidates are familiar with SAS® Model Studio and SAS® Studio for Optimization. They are skilled in tasks such as: creating, fitting and refining forecast models, visualizing modeling data, building and sharing custom pipelines for large-scale forecasting analyses and Solving optimization problems using linear, mixed integer linear and non-linear programming.
In just 2 days, you’ll learn Data visualization. You’ll also learn how to:
At the end of this course, you’ll sit the SAS exam, and achieve your SAS® Certified Specialist: Forecasting and Optimization Using SAS® Viya 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.
Data scientists, forecasters, analysts, economists and others who create forecasting models.
Module 1: Data Visualization (15% – 20%)
Create project and load data
Visualize data using attribute variables
Module 2: Pipeline Modeling (25% – 30%)
Model using a pipeline
Determine the champion models
Judge model accuracy using accuracy statistics
Module 3: Hierarchical Forecasting (15% – 20%)
Generate a forecast using data with a hierarchical structure
Use Time Series data creation options
Implement a hierarchical model or combined model
Module 4: Post-Forecasting Functionality (10% – 15%)
Implement an override on a forecast in SAS Model Studio
Export a forecast
Module 5: Optimization (25% – 30%)
Optimize using Linear Programming
Optimize using Nonlinear Programming
Optimize using Mixed Integer Linear Programming
At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:
Your accelerated course includes:
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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