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SAS Programming Advance Certification Course(SAS SQL, Macro)

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Overview

The complete Prep Course for SAS Advanced Programming Professional Certification SAS® 9.4 (Exam ID A00-232)

What you'll learn:
  • This course will prepare you for the SAS certificate (Exam ID A00-232): SAS Advanced Programming Professional Certification SAS® 9.4
  • SAS SQL (Proc SQL): Accessing Data Using SQL (35%)
  • SAS Macro: Macro Processing (35%)
  • SAS Advanced Programming Techniques and Efficiencies (30%)

This course is designed for individuals seeking to become advanced SAS programming professionals by earning the official SAS® Advanced Certification.


Course Overview

This comprehensive preparation course covers all the essential topics for the SAS® Certified Professional: Advanced Programming Using SAS® 9.4 (Exam ID A00-232).

Key Topics Covered (Aligned with the Certification Exam)

  • SAS SQL (35%) – Master advanced SQL techniques in SAS

  • SAS Macro (35%) – Develop expertise in macro programming for automation

  • Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies (30%) – Learn optimization strategies for efficient data processing


Course Features

  • 24/7 access – Learn anytime, anywhere at your convenience.

  • Pre-recorded lectures – Enjoy a self-paced, user-friendly learning experience.

  • Structured learning approach – Each lecture begins with key concepts and coding rules presented in PowerPoint slides, followed by hands-on SAS programming sessions. We run SAS programs, explain the code in detail, interpret results, address system messages, and troubleshoot errors.

  • Downloadable course materials – Access PowerPoint slides, data files, and SAS code for hands-on practice.

  • Quizzes, coding exercises, and projects – Reinforce learning through interactive practice—because mastery comes with practice!


SAS Software for This Course: SAS Studio

This course was initially created using the SAS University Edition (downloadable SAS Studio version), which has since been replaced by SAS OnDemand for Academics—a free, web-based version of SAS Studio.

  • Fully compatible with SAS OnDemand for Academics
    Consistent interface, appearance, and functionalities between both versions

  • Detailed setup instructions for SAS OnDemand for Academics are provided in Section 2


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Your honest and thoughtful feedback is highly appreciated! Your ratings help improve course content and enhance your learning experience.

This course is regularly updated to reflect the latest SAS certification changes and incorporate student suggestions, ensuring it remains relevant and valuable. Fair and constructive reviews are essential to improving the course’s quality, and I truly appreciate your honest input. In this field, course ratings above 4.5 are widely regarded as indicators of high-quality content. Thank you for your support!


Reference Materials

  • SAS 9.4 SQL Procedure User's Guide, Second Edition

  • SAS® 9.4 Macro Language: Reference, Fifth Edition

  • SAS Certification Prep Guide: Advanced Programming for SAS 9 – by SAS Institute

Syllabus

  • Course Overview and downloadable course materials
  • Use the free web-based SAS studio "SAS OnDemand for Academics" with this course
  • SAS SQL: Proc SQL introduction
  • SAS SQL: SELECT statement: Retrieving Data from a Single Table
  • SAS SQL: JOIN: Retrieving Data from Multiple Tables
  • SAS SQL: Subqueries: Using Subqueries to Select Data
  • SAS SQL: Combine Queries with Set Operators
  • SAS SQL: Creating and Updating Tables and Views
  • SAS SQL: Practical Examples Using PROC SQL
  • SAS Macro: SAS Macro Introduction
  • SAS Macro: Macro Variables & Macro Functions
  • SAS Macro: Create & Use macro variables during a data step or a Proc SQL step
  • SAS Macro: Creating and Using Macro Programs
  • Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies: Indexes
  • Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies: Combining Data Vertically
  • Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies: Combining Data Horizontally
  • Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies: Formats & Arrays
  • Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies: Perform effective benchmarking
  • Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies: Controlling Data Storage Space
  • Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies: PROC FCMP: functions and subroutines
  • Advanced Techniques & Efficiencies: compare techniques to eliminate duplicates

Taught by

Sharon Cheng

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