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SAS^® Academic Programs

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Free software and resources to learn and teach analytics

Learning analytics and other in-demand skills can launch countless career opportunities, which is why SAS supports academic initiatives for both students and educators.

FOR EDUCATORS

SAS provides free resources to help you learn new technologies, earn certifications and integrate analytics into the courses you teach.

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FOR STUDENTS

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We help you gain in-demand analytics skills and credentials that open doors to your future. Our courses and certifications get you started.

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There's never been a better time to learn SAS skills

It's no secret the demand for data analytics skills is growing – and it isn't slowing down anytime soon. Learning SAS gives you the knowledge to succeed today and stay ahead in the future.

Discover how data analytics skills help you land in-demand jobs and get ahead in your career – and explore how we can help you get started.

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Get the free software you need

Explore free software options for students, educators and independent learners.

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Leverage your digital badges

The SAS certification and skills directory makes it easy for employers to find you and connect about career opportunities.

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Use data in everyday life

Our data literacy courses teach you skills for understanding and using data – at school, at work and at home.

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Earning a SAS certification gets you one step closer to the future you’ve always envisioned.

Learn how a student, an educator, and a research professional all benefit from their SAS certifications. Plus, get tips for beginning your journey to certification.

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SAS Academic Specialization

Our academic specialization program can benefit your institution – and help your students pursue a future in analytics.

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Connect Your Skills to Jobs

Career Connections

Claim digital badges as you learn and opt into the SAS certification and skills directory so that employers can find you and connect about career opportunities.

Use what you learned

Explore Amazing Careers in Analytics

SAS User Stories

Whether they just landed their first job or decided to pivot midcareer, these SAS Users all found their way to careers they love.

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Our graduates receive thorough data training that enables them to identify issues in the real world and articulate solutions to organisational leaders. They are knowledgeable and equipped to handle any analytics challenges. How did we do it? We incorporate SAS into our syllabus because with SAS you may develop stronger curricula and pedagogies that include all the analytical abilities that graduates should possess. Angela Lee Siew Hoong Professor, Data Science Head, Department of Computing and Information Systems School of Engineering and Technology, Sunway University, Malaysia Winner Distinguished SAS Educator Award Asia Pacific 2021