SAS Business Intelligence (BI) Training Course
SAS Business Intelligence (BI) is a robust suite of tools for data analysis, reporting, and visualization.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level business analysts and data analysts who wish to harness the power of SAS BI to extract meaningful insights from data.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Navigate and utilize the SAS BI interface effectively.
- Create customized reports and dashboards tailored to business needs.
- Conduct ad-hoc analysis using various BI tools.
- Leverage advanced features for comprehensive data exploration.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Overview of SAS Business Intelligence suite
- Key features and components
- Understanding the BI life cycle
Navigating the SAS BI Interface
- Accessing and logging into SAS BI
- Exploring the BI dashboard
- Overview of key tools: SAS Visual Analytics, SAS Enterprise Guide, etc.
Creating Basic Reports with SAS Visual Analytics
- Building a simple report
- Formatting and styling options
- Implementing basic calculations
- Exporting and sharing reports
Advanced Reporting Techniques
- Working with advanced visualizations
- Incorporating statistical analysis
- Implementing conditional formatting
- Mastering drill-down and drill-up techniques
Data Exploration and Analysis with SAS Enterprise Guide
- Introduction to SAS Enterprise Guide
- Conducting ad-hoc analysis
- Integrating Enterprise Guide with other SAS BI tools
- Advanced analysis features
Dashboard Design with SAS Visual Analytics
- Overview of SAS Visual Analytics for dashboards
- Creating and customizing dashboards
- Implementing interactivity in dashboards
- Best practices for dashboard design
Data Visualization Best Practices
- Principles of effective data visualization
- Creating compelling visualizations with SAS BI tools
- Ensuring clarity and impact in data communication
- Visual storytelling with data
Security and Access Control
- User and group management
- Implementing security policies
- Ensuring data integrity and confidentiality
- Troubleshooting security issues
Performance Optimization
- Optimizing query performance
- Indexing strategies
- Monitoring and tuning the BI environment
- Addressing common performance issues
Troubleshooting and Best Practices
- Identifying and resolving common issues
- Best practices for report and dashboard design
- Tips for efficient data modeling
- Ensuring data quality in BI projects
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of business processes
- Familiarity with data analysis concepts
- No prior SAS Business Intelligence experience required
Audience
- Business analysts
- Data analysts
- Business intelligence professionals
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Deepthi was super attuned to my needs, she could tell when to add layers of complexity and when to hold back and take a more structured approach. Deepthi truly worked at my pace and ensured I was able to use the new functions /tools myself by first showing then letting me recreate the items myself which really helped embed the training. I could not be happier with the results of this training and with the level of expertise of Deepthi!
Deepthi - Invest Northern Ireland
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Very clearly articulated and explained
Harshit Arora - PwC South East Asia Consulting
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