When does class start/end?
Classes begin promptly at 9:00 am, and typically end at 5:00 pm.
This course focuses on linear, nonlinear, and efficiency optimization concepts. You learn how to formulate optimization problems and how to make their formulations efficient by using index sets and arrays. The demonstrations in the course include examples of data envelopment analysis and portfolio optimization. The OPTMODEL procedure is used to solve optimization problems that reinforce concepts introduced in the course.
The e-learning format of this course includes Virtual Lab time to practice.
Skills Gained
- Identify and formulate appropriate approaches to solving various linear and nonlinear optimization problems.
- Create optimization models commonly used in industry.
- Formulate and solve a data envelopment analysis.
- Solve optimization problems using the OPTMODEL procedure in SAS.
Who Can Benefit
- Those who want to develop the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to work as a data scientist, especially those with a strong background in applied mathematics
Prerequisites
- Before enrolling in the data science certification program, you should have completed all coursework for the SAS Certified Big Data Professional program or passed the Big Data Certification exams. Before attending this course:
- You should complete an undergraduate course in operations research that includes linear programming, have recent experience using linear programming, or be comfortable with matrix algebra.
- You should be able to execute SAS programs and create SAS data sets.
Course Details
Introduction to Mathematical Optimization
- Introduction.
- A simple example.
- The OPTMODEL procedure.
Linear Programming Problems: Basic Ideas
- Introduction to linear programming.
- Formulating and solving linear programming problems using the OPTMODEL procedure.
- Using index sets and arrays in the OPTMODEL procedure.
- Dual values and reduced costs in the simplex method (self-study).
- Applied data envelopment analysis.
- Reading SAS data sets (self-study).
Nonlinear Programming Problems
- Introduction to nonlinear programming.
- Solving nonlinear programming problems using the OPTMODEL procedure.
Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?
Lunch is normally an hour long and begins at noon. Coffee, tea, hot chocolate and juice are available all day in the kitchen. Fruit, muffins and bagels are served each morning. There are numerous restaurants near each of our centers, and some popular ones are indicated on the Area Map in the Student Welcome Handbooks - these can be picked up in the lobby or requested from one of our ExitCertified staff.
How can someone reach me during class?
If someone should need to contact you while you are in class, please have them call the center telephone number and leave a message with the receptionist.
What languages are used to deliver training?
Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.
What does GTR stand for?
GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.
How do I find an ExitCertified training location?
We have training locations across the United States and Canada. View a full list of classroom training locations.
Which delivery formats are available?
At ExitCertified we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual and Self-Paced.
Does ExitCertified deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
Does ExitCertified deliver group training?
Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals, and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.
Michael Stapleton held my attention to the course content even though is was a remote/virtual class.
My instructor was fantasic and the intstructions sent in email beforehand were clear
Facilities were very clean, coffee was nice to have, snack selection was refreshing
The AIX course I attended was very well deliverd by the instructor.
I was nicely paced and material was very much relevant to my current skills gap. I would definitely recommend this cours to a friend.
While all courses have their challenges in presentation and execution, I found this to be one of the best I have attended.
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