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SAS Programming

The standard for Pharma and Finance. Master the DATA step, PROC SQL, and Macro language for clinical trials and financial risk modeling.

While Python grows, SAS remains the king of regulated industries like Pharmaceuticals and Banking. This course teaches the SAS programming language used for clinical trial analysis and credit risk modeling. You will master the DATA step for manipulation, PROC SQL for querying, and the powerful Macro facility for automation. Learn to generate reports, handle large datasets efficiently, and prepare data for statistical analysis in highly compliant environments.

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⏱️ 5-Minute Lessons (Bite-sized learning)
🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)
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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    SAS Environment
    Libraries, datasets, and the program editor.
  • 2
    The DATA Step
    Reading, processing, and outputting data row-by-row.
  • 3
    PROC SQL
    Using SQL syntax within the SAS environment.
  • 4
    Procedures
    Summarizing data with FREQ, MEANS, and UNIVARIATE.
  • 5
    Macro Language
    Variables and logic for dynamic code generation.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$100k - $150k

Career Paths

SAS Programmer $100k-$145k
Biostatistician $110k-$160k
Risk Analyst $95k-$135k

What You Will Learn

Manipulate data using the SAS DATA step and PDV
Query and merge datasets using PROC SQL
Automate repetitive tasks using the SAS Macro Language
Generate statistical reports using PROC FREQ and PROC MEANS
Prepare clinical or financial data for regulatory submission

Skills You Will Gain

SAS Programming PROC SQL SAS Macros Statistical Reporting Data Cleaning

Who Is This For

Statisticians
Clinical Data Analysts
Financial Analysts

Prerequisites

Basic Statistics
Logical Thinking

SAS Programming FAQs

Python replaced?

Not in Pharma/Clinical trials; SAS is validated.

Certification?

Prepares for SAS Base Programming credential.

Hard to learn?

Unique syntax, but logical once you understand the loop.

Cost?

We use the free SAS OnDemand for Academics.

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Tech Stack & Tools

SAS Studio
SAS University Edition
Excel

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