Continuing Education Requirements Flashcards

Unlike many licenses (e.g., CPA or nursing), SAS certifications are generally characterized by what?

Answer: No mandatory continuing education credit hours to keep the credential

SAS credentials are vendor certifications that do not impose formal CE-hour quotas.

Which annual SAS user event offers sessions, workshops, and networking useful for professional development?

Answer: SAS Innovate (formerly SAS Global Forum)

SAS Innovate, successor to SAS Global Forum, is SAS's flagship user conference.

Regional SAS user groups such as SESUG, WUSS, and MWSUG primarily provide what?

Answer: Conference papers, presentations, and networking for ongoing learning

Regional user groups host conferences with papers and talks that support continuing professional growth.

Which vendor delivers SAS certification exams at test centers and online proctoring?

Answer: Pearson VUE

SAS certification exams are delivered through Pearson VUE.

A certified SAS programmer wants to add AI and machine learning skills. Which path is most appropriate?

Answer: Pursue an additional SAS credential in machine learning or Viya

Stacking a specialized credential demonstrates new competencies beyond the original certification.

If a candidate fails a SAS certification exam, what typically applies before retaking it?

Answer: A waiting period and a new exam fee

SAS retake policies require waiting before a retake and paying for each attempt.

Which SAS resource publishes free technical papers and documentation that support self-directed continuing education?

Answer: SAS Support documentation and SAS Communities

SAS documentation and the SAS Communities site provide free learning material and peer help.