SAS Text Analytics Exam - A00-226 Certification &Training

Overview

On this accelerated SAS Certified Specialist: Text Analytics, Time Series, Experimentation and Optimization course, you will be able to demonstrate the ability to analyse big data with a variety of statistical analysis techniques: Text Analytics, Experiment Design, Optimization and Time series forecasting.

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the SAS exam, and achieve your SAS Certified Specialist: Text Analytics, Time Series, Experimentation and Optimization 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:

Individuals who want to analyse big data with a variety of statistical analysis and predictive modeling techniques

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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: Text Analytics - 30%

Create data sources for text mining
Import data into SAS Text Analytics
Use text mining to support forensic linguistics using stylometry techniques
Retrieve information for Analysis
Parse and quantify
Text Perform predictive modeling on text data
Use the High-Performance (HP) Text Miner Node

Module 2: Time Series - 30%

Identify and define time series characteristics, components and the families of time series models
Diagnose, fit, and interpret ARIMAX Models
Diagnose, fit, and interpret Exponential Smoothing Models
Diagnose, fit, and interpret Unobserved Components Models

Module 3: Experimentation & Incremental Response Models - 20%

Explain the role of experiments in answering business questions
Relate experimental design concepts and terminology to business concepts and terminology
Explain how incremental response models can identify cases that are most responsive to an action
Use the Incremental Response node in SAS Enterprise Miner

Module 4: Optimization - 20%

Optimize linear programs
Optimize nonlinear programs

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 Specialist: Text Analytics, Time Series, Experimentation and Optimization A00-226 Exam

Duration: 110 minutes
Format: multiple choice, short answer, and interactive questions
Number of questions: 50-55 questions
Passing score: 68% 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:

Hands-on experience with a variety of SAS data preparation tools, including experience with the following analytical tools:
SAS Text Analytics
SAS/ETS
SAS/OR

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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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 Specialist: Text Analytics, Time Series, Experimentation and Optimization