This course is ideal for those relatively new to SAS programming or new to SAS certification.
Duration: 25-30 hours
Course Content:
Accessing Data

Use FORMATTED and LIST input to read raw data files.
Use INFILE statement options to control processing when reading raw data files.
pointer controls, and trailing @ controls
Combine SAS data sets.
Access an Excel workbook.
Creating Data Structures

Create temporary and permanent SAS data sets.
Create and manipulate SAS date values.
Managing Data

Investigate SAS data libraries using base SAS utility procedures.
Sort observations in a SAS data set.
Conditionally execute SAS statements.
Use assignment statements in the DATA step.
Modify variable attributes using options and statements in the DATA step.
Accumulate sub-totals and totals using DATA step statements.
Process data using DO LOOPS.
Process data using SAS arrays.
Validate and clean data.
Generating Reports

Generate list reports using the PRINT procedure.
Generate summary reports and frequency tables using base SAS procedures.
Generate reports using ODS statements.
Handling Errors

Identify and resolve programming logic errors.
Recognize and correct syntax errors.
Examine and resolve data errors.


This course represents the upper echelon of SAS programmers. Those who earn the advanced programming credential have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in SAS programming expertise and are a much sought after commodity in the global job market.
Duration: 10-15 hours
Course Content:
Accessing Data Using SQL

Generate summary reports by working with a single table, joining tables, or using set operators in the SQL procedure.
Construct sub-queries and in-line views within an SQL procedure step.
Compare solving a problem using the SQL procedure versus using traditional SAS programming techniques.
Access Dictionary Tables using the SQL procedure.
Macro Processing

Create and use user-defined and automatic macro variables within the SAS Macro Language.
Automate programs by defining and calling macros using the SAS Macro Language.
Understand the use of macro functions.
Create data-driven programs using SAS Macro Language.
Advanced Programming Techniques


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