One of the benefits of our recent transition to Pearson VUE is the SAS Certification Records Management System. This automated system provides a sophisticated candidate portal so our candidates can:

• View certification history and update contact information.
• Control how each certification appears in our public registry.
• Print certificates earned after Dec. 1, 2012.
• Download certification logos.
• Electronically publish credential verifications to third parties.

The publish credential feature provides a secure method for SAS credential holders to quickly and privately make their certification status known to a third party. Once an account has been established, candidates log in to the SAS Certification Records Management System and click the Publish Credentials button on the left navigation bar. Simply enter the email address of the third party of your choice, along with a short message if you wish, hit Publish Report, and you are done! The third party receives the email and a secure link in which to view and confirm your SAS credential status. This is the most secure method of validating your credentials and greatly reduces the chances of fraud.

Questions about the SAS Certification Records Management System? Contact us at certification@sas.com.

SAS Global Forum brings together users from all over the world to provide a means of sharing ideas and exploring new ways to use SAS software. SAS Global Certification is committed to providing ways for users to showcase their knowledge of SAS software. This year, at SAS Global Forum in San Francisco, we’ll offer all of our certification exams for $50. And, to top it off, if you’re ready to take your Base Programming exam that week, we’ll give you a complimentary seat in our Certification Review course!

As we celebrate 50,000 SAS credentials during the International Year of Statistics, perhaps you are motivated to become a SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst? Get a behind the scenes look at the exam development in this blog.

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