SAS Viya Workbench for Learners

This free, on-demand compute environment empowers students and educators to build programming skills, develop AI and machine learning models, and complete projects quickly. With support for both SAS and Python, it offers the flexibility you need for academic success. For academic, noncommercial use only.

Why choose Viya Workbench for Learners?

Students, supercharge your skills

With Viya Workbench for Learners, you're not just learning – you're building the foundation for a successful career.

• Dedicated project space: Dive into a dedicated compute environment where your data science projects come to life. Whether you're a SAS enthusiast or a Python aficionado, you'll have the power to enhance your coding skills in your preferred programming language.
• Seamless collaboration: Team up with classmates effortlessly using GitHub integration. Share code, collaborate on projects and learn from each other.
• Future-proof your career: Become a multilingual coding expert and stand out in the job market. Master the versatile skills that industries crave, boosting your employability and preparing you for dynamic roles working alongside developers and data scientists using a variety of languages and tools.

Educators, enhance your teaching toolkit

Foster innovation and prepare students for success in data science and beyond.

• Multiple languages: Enable your students to explore multiple programming languages within a single, accessible coding environment. They can easily compare the strengths and outputs of SAS and Python side by side, fostering a deeper understanding of each language.
• Equitable access: Our hosted platform ensures that all students have easy and free access to a standardized computing environment, eliminating disparities and promoting inclusivity in learning.
• Industry-relevant skills: Prepare your students for the workforce by equipping them with multilanguage proficiency. This practical skill set aligns with the diverse expectations of today’s technology-driven workplaces.
• Robust integration: With the integration of Visual Studio Code and Jupyter Notebook/JupyterLab, you can provide a flexible platform for writing and executing code, enhancing your teaching effectiveness and student engagement.

Get more time & space for learning, teaching & problem-solving

With SAS Viya Workbench for Learners, students and educators can effortlessly launch cloud resources featuring 2 core of dedicated compute and 10GB of storage – completely free of charge. When you're finished, simply end your session and easily resume right where you left off at your convenience.

Enjoy flexibility & boost productivity by working in the coding language that fits your needs

Viya Workbench for Learners is a versatile tool that empowers both SAS and Python developers to work more efficiently in their preferred programming language. Get started in seconds with an intuitive user interface and integrations with your favorite IDEs (integrated development environments). Take advantage of cutting-edge Python libraries unique to Viya Workbench for Learners for machine learning and data analysis tasks.

Prepare for success in a multitool world

Viya Workbench for Learners empowers students and educators in all disciplines to use their preferred coding language (SAS or Python) in a versatile, cloud-based environment.