Here’s a list of 10 reasons to become SAS certified:

1. Improve your skills and expertise simply by going through the process of preparing for a SAS exam. Even long-time SAS users say they benefited from the exam preparation experience.
2. Industry validation of your SAS skills and expertise.
3. Increased credibility with your employer as a technical professional committed to personal growth.
4. A  boost to your earning power.
5. When you earn a SAS credential, you also earn a digital badge, that you can share documenting your accomplishment.
6. SAS credentials are job-role focused, meaning immediate relevancy to real world needs.
7. SAS skills are in high demand around the globe (just check out a major job board site in your region and type in ‘SAS’).
8. Defined training paths and certification training packages make preparation more accessible and affordable.
9. SAS certified individuals can qualify for discounts on other SAS training. (US Only)
10. SAS certified individuals can be listed in the Directory of SAS Certified Professionals which can be easily accessed by employers to validate your credentials.