The Simplest Guide to SAS Programming- SAS Base-SAS Advanced
What you'll learn
- Perform Data Analysis with the powerful SAS programming language
- Learn SAS in the most effective way through simple, visual and engaging lectures
- SAS Certified Associate: Programming Fundamentals Using SAS 9.4 (Exam ID: A00-215)
- SAS Certified Professional: Advanced Programming Using SAS 9.4
- SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programming Using SAS 9.4 (Exam ID: A00-231)
- SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS®9
- Explained through DYNAMIC CODING done live during lectures for effective student learning
- Acquire the skills to import any type of Data into SAS and construct meaningful reports out of it
- Analyze data with powerful SAS procedures that reveal amazing insights within your data
- Learn to create beautiful visualizations and reports to present to all kinds of audience
- Apply all topics through numerous assignments and finish the project at the end of the course on your own
- Start a discussion on any course topic, ask questions and share your course accomplishments as you go along
- Join a thriving community of 10,000+ students to learn, grow and thrive in a competitive world
- Download the accompanying Resource Guide containing course slides - make notes, present anywhere, make it your own !
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of working with a computer, typing and editing skills.
- Internet connectivity to work in SAS Studio
- Since this course is highly visual in nature, this is not suitable for audio listening only
Description
A comprehensive, simple and visual guide to Data Analysis using SAS Programming, this course is simplified into the 4 main areas : Data Preparation, Data Structuring, Data Visualization and Optimizing Code using powerful SAS Macros
This course is for absolute beginners as well as advanced users who wish to learn SAS Programming
Delivered in a highly visual style, you will experience a unique and immersive method of the lectures
Equips you with the cutting-edge tool used in many industries, primarily in Pharma, Finance and Insurance areas
Simplified to just 4 main areas, this course is an accelerated path to learning SAS programming
A guide to the following SAS certification exams:
SAS Certified Associate: Programming Fundamentals Using SAS 9.4 (Exam ID: A00-215)
SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programming Using SAS 9.4 (Exam ID: A00-231)
SAS Certified Professional: Advanced Programming Using SAS 9.4
SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9
Super easy to to start using SAS with no installation on your computer necessary. All you need is a web browser and a good internet connection. This course uses the latest SAS Studio offered through SAS OnDemand and is completely Free to use !
12+ hours of knowledge-packed lectures, 100+ videos, 65 Quiz questions and 2 Practice Tests, followed by 2 practical and hands-on guided exercises and projects
Download the SAS Programming Resource Guide eBook (100+ pages) as accompanying slides and notes. Use it for quick reference to the lectures, make your own notes on top of this, or use them as presentation slides wherever you want !
Earn a Certificate- When you finish listening to all videos, assignments, quizzes and practice exams, you'll earn a Certificate that you can share with prospective employers and your professional network.
COURSE SECTIONS
DATA PREPARATION will teach you how to import data from multiple sources, create new variables, write SAS functions, and understand what goes on behind the scenes in SAS datasets
DATA STRUCTURING will make you leap into transforming data to a new level by merging and joining multiple datasets together, or turning them upside-down (sorting), and side-ways (transposing)
DATA VISUALIZATION will propel you further into the world of analytics and obtaining insightful inferences from what is inside your data
OPTIMIZING CODE will take into the world of macro programming that teaches you how to write your code professionally and elegantly
At the end of each section, you will try out most concepts discussed in that section through coding exercises and guided assignments. Don't worry if you make mistakes in the assignments, these are guided assignments where I hand-hold you showing all the steps to get them correctly done. At the end of the course, there are 3 practical Capstone projects that are based on concepts from all sections of the course.
If you wish to further hone your SAS programming skills learnt in this course and apply it on a practical real-life example, I recommend you take my other course on Clinical SAS Programming. If the clinical portion doesn’t interest you, can you skip straight to the hands-on programming lectures (Section 3 onward) where you will begin working with a sample (clinical) data in an Excel sheet, which you will import into SAS, derive all necessary variables as in the mock shell specifications through various procs and functions, and finally generate a clinical study report. All this will be done using guided SAS Programming steps with detailed explanations at every step of programming.
Here’s what makes this course exceptional:
●Accessible Learning: You will gain hands-on experience with SAS OnDemand, which is free and cloud-based, eliminating the need for costly software licenses or installations on your computer. All you need is a working computer, a web browser, and an internet connection.
●Comprehensive Skill Development: You'll learn how to bring in data from multiple sources, including text files and pre-existing SAS datasets. You will also learn the techniques to clean and prepare data by handling delimiters and special characters. You'll master essential data manipulation techniques such as creating new variables, filtering data using where statements, and modifying data.
●Advanced Data Techniques: You will delve into advanced techniques such as using conditional if-else statements to create new variables conditionally, creating custom formats using proc format and also creating formatted reports using proc report. This course will also teach you how to merge data from different sources using various types of joins including a full join.
●Powerful Data Visualization: You'll learn how to represent data in actionable formats through various visualizations using proc chart for both horizontal and vertical bar charts. You'll also be able to create summary statistics, which will provide greater insights into the data.
●Efficient Code Optimization: You'll discover how to optimize your SAS code using powerful tools like SAS macros, which will allow you to write less code while accomplishing complex tasks. You will be able to apply macro functions to perform operations on macro variables.
●Real-World Applications: You will solidify your understanding by working on real-world data-driven projects, such as importing and analyzing car data from different regions, and working on student health data. Through these projects, you'll learn how to reuse code to generate multiple reports.
●Career Advancement: By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the skills to confidently navigate data, perform complex analyses, and create visualizations, all of which can significantly boost your career prospects in the data-driven industries. This course will also prepare you for the real-world challenges of working with complex datasets.
This course is not just about learning SAS; it’s about transforming the way you approach data. Enroll now to begin your journey toward becoming a proficient SAS programmer, capable of handling real-world data challenges and stepping into a variety of career opportunities.
Some reviews from real students who took this course:
●"Very good course, I learned a lot. One of the best courses on Udemy for SAS in general."
●"Fantastic course - Aslam uses visual representations and code examples to assist in the learning of SAS concepts!"
●"I loved the pictorial explanations of the course. The pictures made the training come alive. Thank you."
●"The course is very informative and easily understandable. The information presented by the instructor is easy to follow & understand."
●"As someone with hardly any coding experience, I've very happy so far into section 3 with how plainly things are explained!"
●"This is a well done course. I would recommend it to anyone. If you have coding experience with R or Python, this is an easy language to pick up."
●"Very easy and step by step guided course."
●"Clear instructions and lot of examples. Great as an introductory course if you don't know anything about SAS."
●"Shorter videos and animations make the learning a very great experience. Animations is like cherry on the top for learning. I loved it."
●"Concise, practical, relevant, and no fluff. One of the best introductory courses i’ve experienced."
Who this course is for:
- Individuals looking to quickly acquire data manipulation and data analytics skills, to get placed in job roles that involve a lot of data processing, or as part of data science university coursework. This course uses SAS OnDemand as the software tool to work with data.
- Stepping into the world of data science and data analytics
- Want to "spring-board" to take on the next level in SAS Programming, or just getting motivated to play with data
- Want to learn the elementary and advanced concepts in SAS Programming
- Want to pass the Base SAS or Advanced SAS Certification
- Students of Statistics who wish to learn a tool for their coursework
Instructor
Hello there,
I'm Aslam, and I have a passion for unraveling complex concepts and transforming them into easily understandable visuals. My teaching philosophy revolves around the power of pictures – simple, illustrative images that help you visualize and truly grasp the topics at hand.
Why pictures, you may wonder? Well, our brains are wired for visual processing, and I firmly believe that the more senses we engage, the better we learn and retain information. By creating neural hooks through captivating visuals, I aim to make your learning experience unique, engaging, and unforgettable!
As a visual creature myself, I understand the immense impact visuals have on our comprehension. That's why I stray from the traditional slide-and-narration approach. Instead, I bring real-world objects to the forefront, associating them with the subject matter, and allowing your brain to forge those indelible connections.
My courses are all about interaction and immersion. Through interactive and visually engaging techniques, I breathe life into the material, enabling you to grasp even the most intricate concepts. My ultimate goal is to lead your eyes to focus on what truly matters on each slide, letting your mind follow through, and ensuring you thoroughly UNDERSTAND the topic at hand.
Beyond teaching, I've worked with various businesses, helping them understand complex problems and offering technical solutions. I have a wealth of experience in Clinical Data Management, Biostatistics, and SAS Programming within the Life Science industry. I'm also proud to hold certifications as a Program Management Professional (PgMP), Project Management Professional (PMP), and SAS Base and Advanced Certified Programmer, backed by a Master's Degree in Management Information Systems.
As an instructor, my mission is to empower YOU on your learning journey, to equip you with valuable skills that will fuel your personal and professional growth. I'm based in the New York area of the United States of America.
Let's embark on this exciting visual adventure together! Join my courses, and let the power of visuals take your understanding to new heights. See it for yourself.