Advanced SAS Programming Techniques
This course is part of SAS Advanced Programmer Professional Certificate.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full SAS Advanced Programmer Professional Certificate program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Use LAG, FINDC/FINDW, and COUNT functions to manipulate and analyze data
Perform pattern matching using PRX functions for data validation and standardization
Process repetitive code and perform table lookups using arrays
Sort data efficiently with hash and hash iterator objects
Create numeric templates using the FORMAT procedure
Develop custom functions with the FCMP procedure
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
17 Hours PreRecorded video
43 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on advanced SAS programming techniques essential for efficient data manipulation and analysis. Students learn sophisticated methods within the DATA step and various procedures, progressing from advanced functions to complex data structures. The curriculum covers pattern matching using PRX functions, array processing for repetitive tasks and table lookups, hash and hash iterator objects for efficient data retrieval and sorting, custom numeric templates using PROC FORMAT, and creating user-defined functions with PROC FCMP. Through hands-on assignments and practical examples, learners develop the advanced programming skills necessary for the SAS Advanced Programmer certification.
Course Overview, Review, and Data Setup
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Using Advanced Functions
Module 2 · 4 Hours to complete
Defining and Processing Arrays
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Defining and Processing Hash Objects
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Using Utility Procedures
Module 5 · 4 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: SAS Advanced Programmer Professional Certificate
Instructor
Advanced SAS Programming Expert and Technical Education Leader
Michele Ensor serves as a Senior Technical Training Consultant at SAS, specializing in advanced SAS programming techniques and certification preparation. Through her highly-rated Coursera course "Advanced SAS Programming Techniques," which has enrolled over 4,000 learners, she helps professionals master complex DATA step processing, advanced functions, arrays, and hash objects. Her teaching effectiveness is demonstrated by her exceptional 4.8/5 instructor rating, reflecting her ability to make complex programming concepts accessible to learners. Her course structure emphasizes practical applications through hands-on assignments and real-world examples, preparing students for the SAS Advanced Programmer certification. Her expertise spans utility procedures, custom functions, and advanced data manipulation techniques, making her a valuable contributor to SAS's educational initiatives.
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