Atlanta Training Center
Atlanta Plaza
950 East Paces Ferry Rd, NE
Suite 3200
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone 404-814-2560
FAX 404-814-2566
Course Schedule and Location Information
Class Info
You can check in and pick up your course materials beginning at 8:30 am. Classes start at 9 am and end by 4 or 5 pm each day.- Photo ID: For security purposes, please be prepared to show a photo ID. You may have to check in at the security desk in the building lobby before proceeding to the SAS training facility.
- No recording devices: Recording devices, including video and audio, are not permitted in the classroom.
- Cell phones: Students are asked to turn cell phones and pagers off or to set them to vibrate.
- Courtesy phones: Training Center phones are available as a courtesy for our students. Please be considerate and limit your calls to approximately 5 minutes.
- Children/guests: Attendees are not allowed to have children or guests accompany them in the training center.
- Room temperature: Classroom temperatures do fluctuate. Please bring a light jacket or sweater to ensure your comfort level.
SAS is a tobacco-free company
Smoking or the use of smokeless tobacco products is prohibited in SAS buildings, in company or personal vehicles, or anywhere on the SAS World Headquarters campus.Meals
A continental breakfast is provided each day as part of the course fee. Classes will break for lunch around 12 noon; however, lunch is not provided.Emergencies
In case of emergency, your family or coworkers can leave you a message during class hours by calling the Training Center Coordinator at 404-814-2560, ext 8225.In case of inclement weather, please call ahead for information on delayed openings or cancellations.
Directions
You are responsible for your own transportation to and from the SAS training course. MARTA (Atlanta's Rapid Rail System) can provide transportation to and from the airport.The nearest parking facility is $10 (cash) per day and is located in the Atlanta Plaza. The four recommended hotels below also offer parking.
Directions from airport:
Follow the signs to I-85 north (Atlanta). Continue North on I-85 through downtown Atlanta (Interstates 75 and 85 merge). After passing through downtown I-85 will split to the left and continue north. After the split take the GA Highway 400 exit. Continue on GA 400 to the Lenox Road/Buckhead exit #2 (last exit before toll plaza). Turn right on Lenox Road. Continue on Lenox Road, go to the 3rd traffic light (including Peachtree Road light). JW Marriott Hotel will be on the right, Houston's Restaurant will be on the left. Turn left onto East Paces Ferry Road. Take the next left onto Oak Valley Road. Atlanta Plaza will be on the right. Turn right into parking garage. Parking is $10 (cash) per day. Note: You cannot reach East Paces Ferry Road from West Paces Ferry Road.
Directions from I-85 south:
I-85 south to the Lenox/Cheshire Bridge exit. Turn right off the exit onto Lenox Road. Take Lenox Road for approximately 1½ miles to East Paces Ferry Road. Turn right onto East Paces Ferry Road and then take the first left onto Oak Valley Road. Atlanta Plaza will be on the right. Turn right into parking garage. Parking is $8 (cash) per day.
MARTA (Atlanta's Rapid Rail System):
Atlanta Plaza is across the street from the Lenox MARTA station (NE7). Follow the signs to MARTA parking/Kiss Ride. Take the train heading to Doraville and get off at Lenox Station. The fare is $1.75; a token machine is available. A covered walkway to the building is located at the north end of the platform.
Recommended Hotels
Recommended hotels are listed below. You are responsible for calling the hotel to make your reservations. When making reservations, please ask for the SAS rate. Rates are based upon availability and subject to change without notice.| Embassy Suites Hotel Buckhead 3285 Peachtree Rd, NE Atlanta, GA 30305 404-261-7733 800-362-2779 |
SAS rate: $142
includes full breakfast, wireless internet, complimentary shuttle to training center; Ruth's Chris Steak House is nearby |
| J.W. Marriott 3300 Lenox Rd, NE Atlanta, GA 30326 404-262-3344 800-228-9290 |
Standard: $209 use online B9H corporate/promotional code; includes access to fitness center; town car available within 2-mile radius; less than ½ block from training center; adjacent to MARTA station |
| The Westin Buckhead 3391 Peachtree Rd, NE Atlanta, GA 30326 404-365-0065 800-937-8461 |
Traditional S/D: $189 Deluxe S/D: $219 includes access to fitness center; wireless Internet access available; 4 blocks from training center; shuttle provided upon request |
| Spring Hill Suites by Marriott-Buckhead 3459 Buckhead Loop, NE Atlanta, GA 30326 888-287-9400 |
$124 includes continental breakfast, exercise facility, heated pool; not within walking distance; shuttle provided upon request |
| Intercontinental Buckhead
3315 Peachtree Rd., NE Atlanta, GA 30326 404-946-9000 |
$165
24-hour fitness center, 24-hour French brasserie, wireless/wired T1 internet access available; shuttle to SAS provided upon request |
| Doubletree - Atlanta/Buckhead
3342 Peachtree Road, NE Atlanta, GA 30326 404-231-1234 |
Standard: $134
ask for SAS Institute rate (corp account #0333600100); includes shuttle within 3-mile radius, wireless internet access, fitness center with lap pool |