1. 1 Chapter 6: Learning More 6.1: SAS Resources 6.2: Beyond This Course

2. 2 Chapter 6: Learning More 6.1: SAS Resources 6.2: Beyond This Course

3. 3 Objectives Identify areas of support that SAS offers.

4. 4 Education Comprehensive training to deliver greater value to your organization More than 200 course offerings World-class instructors Multiple delivery methods: instructor-led and self-paced Training centers around the world http://support.sas.com/training/

5. 5 SAS Publishing SAS offers a complete selection of publications to help customers use SAS software to its fullest potential: Multiple delivery methods: e-books, CD-ROM, and hard-copy books Wide spectrum of topics Partnerships with outside authors, other publishers, and distributors http://support.sas.com/publishing/

6. 6 SAS Global Certification Program SAS offers several globally recognized certifications. Computer-based certification exams – typically 60-70 questions and 2-3 hours in length Preparation materials and practice exams available Worldwide directory of SAS Certified Professionals http://support.sas.com/certify/

7. 7 Support SAS provides a variety of self-help and assisted-help resources. SAS Knowledge Base Downloads and hot fixes License assistance SAS discussion forums SAS Technical Support http://support.sas.com/techsup/

8. 8 User Groups SAS supports many local, regional, international, and special-interest SAS user groups. SAS Global Forum Online SAS Community: www.sasCommunity.org http://support.sas.com/usergroups/

9. 9 Chapter 6: Learning More 6.1: SAS Resources 6.2: Beyond This Course

10. 10 Objectives Identify the next course that follows this course.

11. 11 Next Steps To learn advanced macro application development techniques, enroll in the following course: SAS ® Macro Language 2: Developing Macro Applications

12. 12 Next Steps In addition, there are prerecorded short technical discussions and demonstrations called e-lectures. http://support.sas.com/training/