Learn to explore, investigate, and prepare data with SAS Visual Analytics and SAS Viya. Master data visualization for effective business analysis.
Learn to explore, investigate, and prepare data with SAS Visual Analytics and SAS Viya. Master data visualization for effective business analysis.
In this comprehensive introductory course, you'll learn how to leverage SAS Visual Analytics and the SAS Viya platform to explore, analyze, and visualize data effectively. The course focuses on teaching you how to access and investigate data in SAS Visual Analytics, as well as prepare data for analysis using SAS Data Studio. Through hands-on practice with real business scenarios, you'll gain practical experience navigating the SAS environment, viewing reports, and performing basic data preparation tasks. The curriculum is designed for beginners with no prior experience, making it an ideal starting point for anyone interested in data visualization and analysis using SAS tools. By the end of the course, you'll have a solid foundation in using SAS Visual Analytics to transform raw data into meaningful insights.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of SAS Visual Analytics and the SAS Viya platform
Navigate the SAS environment and use SAS Drive to access reports and data
Access and investigate data using tables and automatic charts
Prepare data for analysis using SAS Data Studio
Identify different data types and understand their impact on analysis
Interact with existing reports to extract insights
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
45 Minutes PreRecorded video
8 assignments
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Batch access
Shareable certificate
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to SAS Visual Analytics and the SAS Viya platform. Students first learn about the SAS environment and how to navigate SAS Drive to access reports and data. The course follows a structured methodology for visual analytics, covering how to access, investigate, and prepare data for analysis. Through hands-on exercises in a virtual lab environment, students practice viewing and interacting with reports, exploring data types and automatic charts, and using SAS Data Studio for basic data preparation tasks. The course uses real business scenarios to demonstrate practical applications, making the learning experience relevant and applicable to real-world situations.
Professional Certificate Overview
Module 1 · 12 Minutes to complete
Course Overview and Logistics
Module 2 · 18 Minutes to complete
Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Preparing Data Using SAS Data Studio
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Instructor
Visual Analytics Expert and Data Visualization Specialist
Nicole Ball serves as Principal Technical Training Consultant at SAS, specializing in SAS Visual Analytics and advanced reporting techniques. Her expertise spans data visualization, geographic mapping, network analysis, and forecasting methodologies. Through her comprehensive Coursera course series, including "Getting Started with SAS Visual Analytics," "Creating Advanced Reports," and "Using Data for Geographic Mapping and Forecasting," she helps professionals master the full spectrum of visual analytics capabilities. Her teaching portfolio includes specialized courses in network, path, and text analyses, demonstrating her broad expertise in advanced analytical techniques. As a key contributor to SAS's educational initiatives, she develops curriculum that bridges the gap between basic reporting and advanced analytics applications. Her courses emphasize practical skills development, helping professionals create impactful visual presentations of complex data while mastering advanced features of SAS Visual Analytics. Her teaching methodology combines theoretical understanding with hands-on experience, enabling learners to develop sophisticated reporting and analysis capabilities.
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