Practicing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam

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Approx. 9 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course focuses on teaching practical SAS Programming skills for data analysis and management. It includes hands-on exercises and projects that help learners gain practical experience in SAS programming.

Key Learning Points

  • Get hands-on experience in SAS programming for data analysis and management
  • Learn how to manipulate and transform data using SAS functions and procedures
  • Gain practical skills in SAS programming that can be applied in various industries

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Learning Outcomes

  • Ability to use SAS functions and procedures for data analysis and management
  • Experience in manipulating and transforming data using SAS programming
  • Practical skills that can be applied in various industries

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of programming concepts
  • Access to SAS software

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Hands-on exercises and projects
  • Video lectures

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Notable People in This Field

  • Kirk Paul Lafler
  • Gerhard Svolba

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Description

In this course you have the opportunity to use the skills you acquired in the two SAS programming courses to solve realistic problems. This course is also designed to give you a thorough review of SAS programming concepts so you are prepared to take the SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programming Using SAS 9.4 Exam.

Outline

  • Course Overview
  • Welcome to the Course
  • Learner Prerequisites
  • Access SAS Software and Set Up Practice Files (Review)
  • Using Forums and Getting Help
  • Case Study/Programming Assignment: Analyze TSA Claims Data
  • Case Study Overview
  • Accessing Data - Solution
  • Exploring Data - Solution
  • Preparing Data - Solution
  • Analyzing Data - Solution
  • Exporting Reports - Solution
  • Possible Approaches to Solving this Case Study
  • TSA Case Study: Data and Report Requirements
  • TSA Case Study: Assignment Guide
  • Accessing Data - Hints
  • Exploring Data - Hints
  • Preparing Data - Hints
  • Analyzing Data - Hints
  • Exporting Reports - Hints
  • Check Your Code
  • Test your Case Study Code
  • Case Study: Preparing World Tourism Data
  • Case Study Overview: Preparing World Tourism Data
  • View the Case Study Data
  • Create the Cleaned_Tourism Table, Part 1
  • Create the Cleaned_Tourism Table, Part 2
  • Create the Cleaned_Tourism Table, Part 3
  • Create the Final_Tourism Table
  • Create the NoCountryFound Table
  • Possible Approaches to Solving this Case Study
  • Tourism Case Study Requirements
  • Tourism Case Study - Assignment Guide
  • Create the Cleaned_Tourism Table, Part 1 - Hints
  • Create the Cleaned_Tourism Table, Part 2 - Hints
  • Create the Cleaned_Tourism Table, Part 3 - Hints
  • Create the Final_Tourism Table - Hints
  • Create the NoCountryFound Table - Hints
  • Test Your Case Study Output Table
  • Base SAS Certification Practice Exams

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the art of SAS programming and earn a certification with this practical course on Coursera. Students have praised this course for its comprehensive content and hands-on approach, making it a great option for those looking to learn SAS programming from scratch.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Hands-on approach

Pros from User Reviews

  • Comprehensive content
  • Great for beginners
  • Practical exercises
  • Good pace
  • Engaging instructor

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some technical issues
  • Course materials can be outdated
  • Not enough advanced topics covered
  • Lack of interaction with other students
  • Limited support from the instructor
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Peter Styliadis
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