[Sora] Live instruction! Announcing Spring Virtual Classes

Tue Feb 10 09:10:39 PST 2026

Hello all!

Western Users of SAS Software is offering a new set of virtual classes for only $99pp.  Details below and at WUSS.org.

I want to briefly call out my Survey Design course on March 5th. The class is designed for anyone who uses data to gather feedback, measure perceptions, or inform decisions, including analysts and researchers, business and program staff, and product, policy, or customer experience teams. Drawing on human-centered design, behavioral insights, and proven survey methodology, you’ll learn how to write clear, engaging questionnaires that produce reliable, meaningful insights. The concepts learned will apply in any context where your data comes directly from people, whether you’re running a customer survey, gathering user stories, or facilitating lessons learned at the end of a project. You’ll explore how small wording and design choices can dramatically affect response rates, data quality, and trust in your results.  This popular and highly rated class has been offered previously through DAS Training, the Oregon PMI Conference, and the ODOT Transportation Conference.

If you have any questions about the class, please let me know.  I hope to see you there!

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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Western Users of SAS Software is excited to announce

Spring 2026 Virtual Classes
A curated selection of the finest content our instructors have to offer

WUSS Virtual Classes feature some of our most popular 1/2 day training classes taught live by expert instructors. Classes are a tremendous value at

Only $99 per session

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by!
Add to your tool belt!
[Register today!]
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Asking Better Questions: <https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=5164eb797e&e=f9e14f6f0d>
<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=b97169ad02&e=f9e14f6f0d>The Art and Science of Survey Design<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=3189c5eba8&e=f9e14f6f0d>

Draw on behavioral insights to design effective surveys and produce reliable meaningful results.

Taught by Tasha Chapman<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=5954e16490&e=f9e14f6f0d>

R for SAS Programmers:<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=4f568c154b&e=f9e14f6f0d>
<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=cb293ea787&e=f9e14f6f0d>SQL Processing<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=c0ec7b91a0&e=f9e14f6f0d>

Learn about Tidyverse and DPLYR, powerful R packages which simulate SQL type operations, including queries, piping, joining and summarizing data frames.

Taught by Sunil Gupta<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=e45d984113&e=f9e14f6f0d>
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ODS Workshop:<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=f2aa2768a3&e=f9e14f6f0d>
<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=11d3e06dad&e=f9e14f6f0d>The OUTPUT DELIVERY SYSTEM<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=f0f8b48277&e=f9e14f6f0d>
from Beginning to End<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=c9f2bf6297&e=f9e14f6f0d>

Gain a working knowledge of the output delivery system, including ODS destinations, statements and styles, as well as more advanced reporting procedures such as PROC REPORT and PROC TABULATE.

Taught by Jay Iyengar<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=ddd516ad87&e=f9e14f6f0d>
SAS Macro Magic for Beginners<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=ed16b86ebe&e=f9e14f6f0d>

Increase productivity and reduce errors by learning to write macro programs to automate common tasks.

Taught by Kirk Lafler<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=45250f9619&e=f9e14f6f0d>
[https://mcusercontent.com/ad153879d45d11498f339446c/images/01f5bf14-85c5-73b2-03ae-7c4a4f94b1c5.png]<https://www.wuss.org/wuss-2026-virtual-classes/#class04>

[https://mcusercontent.com/ad153879d45d11498f339446c/images/d75140fd-dcbf-5ca9-cf27-ccffafedbc88.png]<https://www.wuss.org/wuss-2026-virtual-classes/#class05>
Next Generation AI for Biometrics:<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=f6bc38d340&e=f9e14f6f0d>
<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=2d29485dd3&e=f9e14f6f0d>From Gen AI to Agentic Workflows and Vibe-Coding<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=bca97b314a&e=f9e14f6f0d>
Explore how Gen AI tools are transforming the Biometrics field.

Taught by Kevin Lee<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=6d62b63ab4&e=f9e14f6f0d>
Utilizing National Healthcare Survey Data in Research and Analysis Using SAS<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=4ba5973c04&e=f9e14f6f0d>

Learn how to access, extract and analyze national healthcare survey data using SAS.

Taught by Jay Iyengar<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=10d4b7209f&e=f9e14f6f0d>
[https://mcusercontent.com/ad153879d45d11498f339446c/images/4a918e86-e40c-d849-6a9d-4e00e328b32a.png]<https://www.wuss.org/wuss-2026-virtual-classes/#class06>
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From Recist to Kaplan-Meier<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=32fb39357c&e=f9e14f6f0d>
<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=9d08124c50&e=f9e14f6f0d>Building Oncology Trials the Right<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=5cbf612090&e=f9e14f6f0d>

Gain oncology-specific knowledge relevant to clinical research. Programmers, statisticians and data managers will learn how to lead oncology study projects effectively.

Taught by Kevin Lee<https://wuss.us15.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ad153879d45d11498f339446c&id=9bae058fc4&e=f9e14f6f0d>
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Keep an eye out. New classes coming!
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