Advanced SAS Programming - insAnalytics

Programme Objectives

SAS, the leading analytical software, has its products suits that cater to various applications from business intelligence to business analytics, from descriptive analytics to prescriptive analytics. While “Base SAS Programming” programme introduces SAS environment to new learners primarily in terms of data management, “Advanced SAS Programming” programme aims to equip participants with advanced skills in the SAS-platform based analytics environment. Building up from Base SAS Programming concepts, the programme introduces participants to advanced data management in the SAS environment, in particular, carrying out analyses using SAS SQL procedure (Structured Query Language) with the data available in different databases or data mart and programming in SAS Macro Language to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

This programme offers a structured way of learning that will enable the participants to prepare for the “SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 Credential” certification under the SAS Global Certification programme.

Who should go for the Programme?

Individuals who are quite familiar with SAS programming basics or want to extend their SAS programming skills beyond the “Base SAS Programming” programme, this course , “Advanced SAS Programming” programme, is the ideal course to upskill themselves in the world of analytics, in particular, SAS based analytics environment. This course is also designed & developed in a manner that individuals, who want to appear for the “SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 Credential” certification, can treat it as a structured preparatory course for the same.
The programme offers substantial benefit to all participants, with aspiring to carve out a career for themselves in the high-demand & rapidly-growing Analytics industry where SAS is an extremely well-entrenched tool.

Key Takeaways

After successful completion of the “Advanced SAS Programming” programme, participants will be able to:

Gain knowledge of & expertize in various advanced programming concepts in the SAS environment
Apply the capabilities of the SAS SQL Procedure and its role in data management
Mastering in working with the SAS Macro Language for complex tasks and automating programs
Acquire expertize in advanced efficiency-enhancing techniques of data management
Appreciate the utility of indexes in various data management and data transformation tasks Post successful completion of the programme, participants will be confident to appear for the SAS Global Certification programme, in particular, the “SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 Credential”.

Learning Mode

Curriculum Overview

Structured Query Language (SQL) in SAS

The SQL Procedure
Running queries with a single table
Running queries by joining tables
Generating detailed/ summary query reports
Constructing sub-queries in SAS
Merging/ Splitting datasets using the SQL Procedure
Sorting datasets using the SQL Procedure
Data manipulations using the SQL Procedure
Comparison of the SQL Procedure with the Data Statement

Working with SAS Macro Language

The SAS Macro Language – key concepts
SAS Macro Language variables
Creating SAS macros
Automating programs by calling SAS macros
Understanding the usage of SAS macro functions
The SAS Macro Language – various system options
Creating data-driven programs using SAS macros

Advanced Concepts in SAS Programming

Creating an Index
Efficient merging through indexing
Eliminate duplicate data using the Data Statement
Eliminate duplicate data using the SORT Procedure
Eliminate duplicate data using the SQL Procedure

SAS Certification – Practice Sessions

Projects/ Assignments

Evaluation/ Examination

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Are there any Learning Pre-requisites?

The “Advanced SAS Programming” programme is essentially of a relatively advanced nature, and hence there are certain learning pre-requisites for the programme. In order to enhance the efficiency & effectiveness of participants’ learning, it is desirable that participants possess adequate exposure to Base SAS programming or fundamental SAS programming.
Participants are advised to note that the SAS Global Certification programme mandates aspirants to clear the “SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 Credential” prior to appearing for the “SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 Credential”.
Accordingly, it is advisable that participants either be a “SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 Credential” under the SAS Global Certification programme, or have successfully completed the “Base SAS Programming” programme from insAnalytics (or an equivalent training programme).

For Enrollment

Advanced SAS Programming

MEET Our Consultants & Faculty

Dr. Goutam Das

30+ years of industry experience across multiple sectors including Finance, Energy, Telecom, Retail, Media, Manufacturing & Automobiles.

Prof (Dr.) B B Chakraborty

40+ years of experience in Industry and Academics, serving as consultant to major global organizations and Professor at leading IIMs.

Dr. Nidhan Choudhuri

25+ years of global experience in Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, and Quantitative Trading, with roles at Barclays and Morgan Stanley.

Dr. Ayan Chatterjee

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Advanced SAS Programming
Learn advanced high-demand skills in SAS programming Get exam-ready for SAS’s Advanced Programmer certification

4 Weeks programme

Key Takeaways