SAS is widely used at Statistic Canada (STATCAN) by over 2,500 knowledge-workers. In 1999, STATCAN endorsed SAS as a strategic technology and initiated a coordinated package of supporting services and incentives for Informatics Training Centre (ITC) widespread use. A significant growth in demand for SAS training occurred as a result of the strategic endorsement of this software product. ITC has the mandate to offer SAS training and tailored courses at various levels of complexity. The participants are Government of Canada personnel.
To increase user knowledge of the SAS software product(s), the Employee Development and Wellness Division (EDWD) of STATCAN requires the provision of the SAS version 9.5 courses listed in Course List and Estimated Volume on an “as and when requested” basis, in both official languages. Most of the training will be delivered at STATCAN address listed in Location of Training, and possibly some in the regions. Courses will be delivered, either at STATCAN or at the Contractor’s site, in the following formats:
In-class, instructor-led, learning;
Virtual, real-time learning; or
Virtual, self-paced learning.