[Sora] 💻 Upgrade Your Tech Skills with Live Instruction! May Virtual Classes

Tasha Chapman tascha at saif.com
Tue Apr 21 08:50:04 PDT 2026


Hello all!

Just a reminder that Western Users of SAS Software is offering a number of virtual classes in May for a very low, low cost.  There are classes on R, SQL, AI, and more, including my own Survey Design class.  This is the last series of classes for a while, so get in while you can!

Tasha



Tasha Chapman (she/her)
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SAIF Strategic Research Analyst
503.373.8748 | 800.285.8525 ext. 8748
400 High St SE, Salem, OR 97312
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