SAS Advanced Programming Part 2: SAS Macro and Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies

This course is the second part of our “SAS Programming Advanced Certification Course: SAS SQL / PROC SQL, SAS Macro, and Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies”, specifically designed to cover SAS Macro and Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies.

The full “SAS Programming Advanced Certification Course: SAS SQL / PROC SQL, SAS Macro, and Advanced Techniques for Efficiency” is divided into two parts:

1. SAS Advanced Programming Part 1: SAS SQL (PROC SQL)
2. SAS Advanced Programming Part 2: SAS Macro, and Advanced Techniques and Efficiency

Together, these two parts form a comprehensive preparation program for the SAS® Certified Professional: Advanced Programming Using SAS® 9.4 (Exam ID A00-232).

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

Key Topics Covered (Aligned with the Certification Exam)

• SAS SQL (35%) included in Part 1 course – Master advanced SQL techniques in SAS
• SAS Macro (35%) included in Part 2 course – Develop expertise in macro programming for automation
• Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies (30%) included in Part 2 course– 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This course was initially created using the SAS University Edition (downloadable SAS Studio version), which has since been replaced by SAS OnDemand for Academics—a free, web-based version of SAS Studio.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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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