The SAS Base Programmer Certification Training program in a beginner level program. This program has been designed to enable you to start your analytics career with SAS and prepare for the SAS Base Programmer certification.
The program will help you gain an in-depth understanding of SAS programming language and the SAS tool. You will master different techniques in SAS to access and manage data, create data structures, generate reports, and handle errors.
Prepares You For...
Certification
This certification is best suited for:
- Analytics professionals who want to work with SAS
- Software professionals looking for a career switch in the field of analytics
- Graduates looking to build a career in Analytics and Data Science
- Professionals who wish to learn SAS programming
- Professionals who want to prepare for the SAS base certification
What You'll Learn..
In this program you will learn to manage and manipulate datasets by investigating SAS data libraries; sorting observations; using conditional logic; assigning, modifying, and aggregating variable values; using DO loops and SAS arrays; and validating and cleaning data.
Upon completion of this program you will:
- Outline the steps to download and install the SAS Base Programmer tool
- Demonstrate the methods to read, process, combine, and access datasets or raw data files
- Create SAS datasets, manipulate data values, export data to create comma-delimited raw data files, and control which values in dataset are processed and presented as an output
- Generate list and summary reports using different procedures, and enhance reports
- Identify and resolve programming logic, syntax, and data errors
The SAS program explores the SAS tool and different techniques to help you access and manage data, create data structures, generate reports, and handle errors. These techniques are mandatory for a professional to start working on the next SAS assignment and forms a strong base for advanced techniques and certifications.
This SAS Base Programmer training presents all these concepts in an easy to understand manner, using actual coding examples and demos to clarify the concepts and present the actual method of implementation.
The certification exam is not included in the cost of the program. For more information on the certification please click here.
This program is entirely online and is completed at your own pace. When you register, you receive six (6) months to complete this program.
I.
Introduction to SAS Base Program
A.
SAS Installation and Access
B.
Opening SAS University Edition
C.
SAS Input Statements
D.
DATA Step Statement
E.
Reading Data 05:04
F.
Options Available in the Input Statement
G.
SAS Libraries
H.
Combining and Concatenating Datasets
I.
Interleaving Method
J.
One-to-One Reading
K.
One-to-One Merging and Data Manipulation
L.
Delete and Group Observations
M.
Modifying Variable Attributes
N.
Access Excel Workbook
II.
Creating Data Structures
A.
SAS Dataset
B.
Create and Manipulate SAS Date Values
C.
YearCutOff Option
D.
Export SAS Dataset
E.
Controlling Observation and Variables
III.
Managing Data
A.
Proc Content and Datasets
B.
Proc Sort and Loop Statements
C.
Data Type Conversion 05:17
D.
Character Functions
E.
SCAN function 1:26
F.
Date Time Functions – Example
G.
SAS Arrays
IV.
Generating Reports
A.
Need for Reports
B.
Proc Print
C.
PROC Means
D.
Proc Freq
E.
Proc Univariate
F.
Proc Report
G.
Output Delivery System (ODS)
H.
Spot the Error
V.
Handling Errors
A.
Errors in SAS Program
B.
Logical Errors
C.
Syntax Error
D.
Data Errors
E.
Spot the Error
This program can be taken from either a Mac or a PC. It is compatible with the Windows XP, MAC OS X 10.4 or later operating systems, Firefox, Chrome, or IE 7 and later browsers. There are no specific computer requirements other than 512MB of RAM (we recommend 1GB or more), an Internet connection and e-mail account.
To run SAS, your need to download and install the SAS university edition, please click here for download.
This is a beginner level program there are no pre-requisites for this course, however a background in SQL is helpful.
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2. How long
does it
take to complete a program?
All of our programs are self-paced and open
enrollment, so
you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. When you register, you’ll receive six (6)
months to complete the program.
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calculated based on the number of hours for each program, so don't
worry too
much about not completing in time. If, after a concerted effort, you
are still
unable to complete, your Student Advisor will help you work out a
suitable
completion date. Please note that a fee may be charged for an extension.
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additional materials?
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students to take our courses.
Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance
when
they enroll, if they meet certain requirements.
6. What happens
when
I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you
will be
awarded a certificate of completion.
7. Am I
guaranteed a
job?
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you need to
obtain an entry-level position in most cases.
We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our
facilitators and
career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to
give
advice on finding your first job.
Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional
reference
upon completion of the program.
Potential students should always do research on the job market
in their
area before registering.
8. Who will be
my
instructor?
Each student is paired with a facilitator for
one-on-one
interaction. The facilitator will be
available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to
provide
feedback on your performance. All of our
facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in
which they
teach.
9. What
software or
hardware do I need in order to take online programs and what are the
system
requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must
have access
to a computer and the Internet. You can
access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer.
You don’t have to use the same computer to
log-in to the program every time. We
recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is
the best)
and the latest version of Internet Explorer.
10. Can I use a
Mac?
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You can register and start the program as
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Please note: Once the
program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a
material
shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.
13. Does this
program prepare for a certification?
Yes, upon completion you will be prepared to sit
for the SAS
Base Programmer certification. The exam fee is not included with this
program.