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SAS® Visual Analytics 2 for SAS® Viya®: Advanced
YVA2 : YVA252
This course describes advanced features of data joining, aggregated data source, advanced data item and aggregated measure creation, analytic objects, parameters, build a custom graph, sharing, and managing of reports in SAS Visual Analytics.
The e-learning course covers SAS Visual Analytics 2025.09 LTS in SAS Viya. Students with Visual Analytics 8.5 and other versions of SAS Viya can also take the course.
Learn How To
Use SAS Visual Analytics for SAS Viya to:
- Use objects to identify relationships, automated explanation and automated prediction, containers, and object templates for reuse.
- Create a custom graph using SAS Graph Builder.
- Perform advanced analyses (forecasting, network analysis, path analysis, decision tree, text analytics) using SAS Visual Analytics.
- Create and work with data joins and aggregated data sources using SAS Visual Analytics.
- Create advanced calculated data items and aggregated measures.
- Create advanced reports using display rules, parameters, and report links.
- Discover best practice recommendations for report design using SAS Visual Analytics.
- Share and manage reports using SAS Visual Analytics.
Who Should Attend
Business analysts who need to use advanced functionality provided by SAS Visual Analytics.
Prerequisites
This course builds on the knowledge gained by attending the SAS Visual Analytics 1 for SAS Viya: Basics course.
SAS Products Covered
SAS Visual Analytics
Course Outline
Working with Objects
- Relationship plots
- Automated Explanation
- Automated Prediction
- Containers
- Object Templates
- Custom Graphs
- Forecasting
- Network Analysis
- Path Analysis
- Decision Tree
- Text Topics
- Creating and Working with Data Joins
- Creating and Working with Aggregated Data Sources
- Creating Simple Measures
- Creating Date and Time Measures
- Creating Simple Aggregated Measures
- Creating Periodic Aggregated Measures
- Creating Advanced Aggregated Measures
- Working with Display Rules
- Define available types of Parameters
- Creating and working with numeric, character, date, and expression-based parameters
Live Class Schedule
Duration: 14 hours
Step into our live classes and experience a dynamic learning environment where you can ask questions, share ideas, and connect with your instructor and classmates. With on-demand lab hours, you can explore the material at your own pace. Our globally acclaimed instructors will motivate you to think bigger, so you can take what you've learned and achieve your biggest goals.
24-27 MAR 2026
Live Web, US
1:00 PM-4:30 PM EDT
English
1,600 USD
05-08 MAY 2026
Live Web, US
1:00 PM-4:30 PM EDT
English
1,600 USD
21-24 JUL 2026
Live Web, US
1:00 PM-4:30 PM EDT
English
1,600 USD
29 SEP-02 OCT 2026
Live Web, US
1:00 PM-4:30 PM EDT
English
1,600 USD
15-18 DEC 2026
Live Web, US
1:00 PM-4:30 PM EST
English
1,600 USD
Private Training
Get training tailored specifically for your team, led by expert SAS instructors. Choose from virtual sessions, or training at your location (or ours). Perfect for teams seeking a customized curriculum and plenty of interaction with a SAS specialist. We'll schedule it at a time that works for you.
Mentoring Services
Take your training to the next level with personalized mentoring. While private training offers structured coursework, mentoring provides hands-on, real-time support from a subject matter expert. As you work with your own data, you'll receive expert guidance to help you uncover insights, unlock the full potential of your data, and make faster progress. Perfect for those looking to apply what they’ve learned and see quicker results.

This course helps prepare you to earn the following SAS Credentials:
Note: To prepare for the SAS Certification exam, use the Viya 2024.09 version or later of this course.
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