When you complete this professional certificate program, you will have experience in SAS programming using SAS 9 and will be able to process data using Structured Query Language in the SAS environment, use the SAS macro facility to design, write, and debug dynamic macro programs, and use advanced DATA step techniques and procedures to manipulate data. These skills prepare you for the SAS Advanced Programming Professional certification exam.
SAS Advanced Programmer Professional Certificate
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SAS Advanced Programmer Professional Certificate
Grow Your Career with a SAS® Credential. Master the skills required for the SAS® Advanced Programming Professional certification.
Instructors: Peter Styliadis
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(343 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
2 months at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Process data using Structured Query Language in the SAS environment
Use the SAS macro facility to design, write, and debug dynamic macro programs
Use advanced DATA step techniques and procedures to manipulate data
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Taught in English
163 practice exercises
Professional Certificate - 3 course series
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Category: SQL
Category: SAS (Software)
Category: Database Management Systems
Category: Data Access
Category: Database Management
Category: Query Languages
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Data Integration
Category: Data Processing
Category: Data Presentation
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Category: SAS (Software)
Category: Data Processing
Category: Scripting
Category: Data Validation
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Automation
Category: Debugging
Category: Statistical Programming
Category: Program Development
What you'll learn
Skills you'll gain
Category: SAS (Software)
Category: Data Manipulation
Category: Data Structures
Category: Data Processing
Category: Data Transformation
Category: Statistical Programming
Category: Data Analysis
Category: Perl (Programming Language)
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When you complete this Professional Certificate, you may be able to have your learning recognized for credit if you are admitted and enroll in one of the following online degree programs.¹
This Professional Certificate has ACE® recommendation. It is eligible for college credit at participating U.S. colleges and universities. Note: The decision to accept specific credit recommendations is up to each institution.
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Frequently asked questions
Prior SAS programming knowledge is required, which can be acquired by completing the SAS Programming specialization.
We recommend you take them in this order:
Structured Query Language (SQL) Using SAS
SAS Macro Language
Advanced SAS Programming Techniques
You will have completed the course work to prepare you for the SAS Advanced Programming Professional certification.
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