SAS Programming Advance Certification Course(SAS SQL, Macro)

Why take this course?
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Course Highlights:
- Comprehensive Preparation: The complete course for SAS® Certified Professional: Advanced Programming Using SAS® 9.4 (Exam ID A00-232) certification.
- Extensive Content: Over 135 video-based lectures spread across 16 hours of self-paced learning material.
- Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step, code by code explanations to facilitate an efficient learning experience.
- Complete Materials: Access to downloadable course materials including SAS programs and datasets used throughout the course.
- Practical Learning: Quizzes, coding exercises, and practical examples to reinforce your understanding of advanced SAS programming techniques.
- Highly Rated: Check out our course ratings and reviews for sincere feedback on the course value and quality of instruction.
Course Description:
Are you aiming to master SAS advanced programming topics and earn the title of SAS® Certified Advanced Professional? Our course is specifically designed to cover all 3 required SAS advanced programming topics for the certification exam:
SAS SQL (Proc SQL):
- In-Depth Coverage: A dedicated 8 hours with over 60 lectures.
- Key Topics: SELECT Statements, JOINs, Subqueries, Combine Queries, Creating and Updating Tables and Views, and practical examples using PROC SQL.
SAS Macro Language:
- Expertise Development: 4 hours of content with over 40 lectures.
- Macro Mastery: From macro programming introduction to creating and using macro variables, functions, programs, and applying them during data steps and SQL steps.
Advanced Programming Techniques and Efficiencies:
- Efficiency Skills: 4 hours of content with over 35 lectures.
- Key Focus Areas: Indexes, Combining Data Vertically & Horizontally, Formats & Arrays, Benchmarking, Controlling Data Storage Space, and using PROC FCMP for functions and subroutines.
Additional Resources:
- Official Guides: The course references the SAS 9.4 SQL Procedure User's Guide, Second Edition and SAS® 9.4 Macro Language: Reference, Fifth Edition.
- SAS Certification Prep Guide: Advanced programming for SAS 9 by SAS Institute.
Software Compatibility:
- License Required: Created with a license for the SAS University Edition, which is the downloadable SAS studio version.
- Academic Access: Also suitable to use with SAS® OnDemand for Academics, the web-based SAS studio version.
- Studio Interface: The interface/appearance and functionalities in both SAS studio versions are identical, ensuring a seamless learning experience.
Section 2 provides all the details for using SAS® OnDemand for Academics with this course.
Embark on your journey to becoming an advanced SAS programmer today! 🚀💻
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Our Verdict
This advanced SAS course is best suited for those seeking certification, offering an extensive exploration of the SAS SQL and Macro features. However, brace yourself for inconsistent teaching standards; though the material is comprehensive, you'll encounter uneven depth in topic explanation alongside sporadic practical examples that could do with more real-world data applications.
What We Liked
- Covers advanced topics like HASH, ARRAYS, Macro processing, and SQL in-depth
- Well structured with theory and concrete examples alternating for better understanding
- Comprehensive content prepares you thoroughly for the SAS Advanced Programming Professional Certification exam (A00-232)
- Clear explanations by the instructor with all key points written in slides and code comments
Potential Drawbacks
- Lacks detailed explanations of concepts, occasionally becoming repetitive
- Practical quizzes could be more challenging and cover a wider range of topics
- Instructor relies heavily on students following along with the PowerPoint slides
- Files referenced in lectures may not always be readily available to students