Tag: Training

Predictive Modelling Competition

One of my clients is running a predictive modelling competition. The competition is free to enter and has a $10,000 prize fund. Interested? Read on…

The competition is being hosted at Kaggle. It’s very simple to register and to enter. The challenge …

NOTE: SAS-Themed Crosswords

I’ve just been having a bit of fun with a couple of the SAS-themed crosswords I created a long while ago (circa 2003); so long ago that I couldn’t remember the answers! Great fun, and I was struck by the difficulty of the two prize-crosswords. Repeated…

NOTE: SAS-Themed Crosswords

I’ve just been having a bit of fun with a couple of the SAS-themed crosswords I created a long while ago (circa 2003); so long ago that I couldn’t remember the answers! Great fun, and I was struck by the difficulty of the two prize-crosswords. Repeated…

NOTE: Early Bird Discount Ending Soon (SAS Professionals 2011)

The 2011 SAS Professionals Convention is to be held July 12th – 14th in Marlow. Book before June 13th at the reduced rate of £100+VAT. If you plan to go (why wouldn’t you?), don’t miss the early bird discount.

Sadly, for the third year running, event…

NOTE: Early Bird Discount Ending Soon (SAS Professionals 2011)

The 2011 SAS Professionals Convention is to be held July 12th – 14th in Marlow. Book before June 13th at the reduced rate of £100+VAT. If you plan to go (why wouldn’t you?), don’t miss the early bird discount.

Sadly, for the third year running, event…

Software Practice Advancement (BCS SPA)

I recently started a new contract in London. Having been based outside of London for the last couple of years, I’m being reminded of the benefits of working in the metropolis. One benefit is that I get to use public transport, thereby increasing my rea…

NOTE: SAS Professionals Convention 2011 – Registration is Open

I mentioned in a recent post that SAS Professionals Convention 2011 would be held between July 12 – 14 in Marlow. The SAS events web site has now been updated with this year’s details. You can register for the event, and also respond to the call for pa…

NOTE: Are You Ready to be Taught? Test Your SAS Skills

SAS Education in the US have launched a series of online assessments to allow prospective training customers to see if they’re at the right level of knowledge to join a course. Since SAS share course materials across many regions, the value of the…