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SAS® Academy for Data Science

Master the skills you need to become a data scientist with in-depth training and professional certifications.

CHOOSE A PROGRAM

Academy features designed to help you achieve your goals

Complete toolset


Learn using SAS, R, Python, Pig, Hive and Hadoop.

Hands-on learning


Get full access to SAS software to practice what you learn. 

Globally-recognized credentials


Earn a certification with tailored training that helps prepare you for each exam.

Comprehensive training


Learn data curation, advanced programming, advanced analytics, AI and machine learning your way at your own pace.

Real-world case studies


Enhance your learning with practical application based on actual case studies.

SAS expertise


Ask questions, find guidance and stay on track with SAS communities.

  • How to become a
    SAS® Certified Data Scientist

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    • Data Curation
    • Advanced Programming
    • Advanced Analytics
    • AI & Machine Learning

    Want to become a data scientist? We offer four professional-level credentials to get you there. Earning one credential can launch a career - but a combination helps you earn a credential that could transform your future. 

     

Explore programs in the SAS Academy for Data Science

Data Curation Professional

  • 12 months of unlimited access.
  • 4 online courses.
  • 80 hours of cloud software access.

$2,000 / year

Advanced Programming Professional

  • 12 months of unlimited access.
  • 3 online courses.
  • Access cloud software anytime you want to practice.

$2,000 / year

Advanced Analytics Professional

  • 12 months of unlimited access.
  • 9 online courses.
  • 100 hours of cloud software access.

$2,000 / year

AI & Machine Learning
Professional

  • 12 months of unlimited access.
  • 5 online courses.
  • 70 hours of cloud software access.

$2,000 / year

There's never been a better time to learn data science skills
from the analytics leader.

63%

The number of decision-makers who don’t have enough employees with AI and machine learning skills. 54% use these technologies already, creating a big opportunity for those with data science skills (Coleman Parkes).

11.5 million

The number of data science jobs is expected to grow 28% over the next several years, creating millions of new opportunities for data scientists (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics).