SAS® Programming Associate

On this accelerated SAS Programming Associate course, you will demonstrate that you understand SAS programming fundamentals. This professional certification is ideal for those new to SAS programming.

In just 2 days, you’ll learn to explore and access SAS data sets. You’ll also learn how to:

• Import and export non-SAS file formats
• Control data execution with loops and conditional statements
• Manipulate data with formulas and assignment statements
• Create basic detail and summary reports using Base SAS procedures
• Sort and format SAS data using Base SAS procedures

At the end of this course, you’ll sit the SAS exam, and achieve your SAS Programming Associate certification. Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Individuals interested in pursuing a career in data analytics or seeking to advance their knowledge and skills in SAS programming.

• Module 1: Fundamental SAS concepts
• Module 2: Exploring SAS data sets
• Module 3: Using the DATA step to access SAS data sets
• Module 4: Using the DATA step to manipulate data
• Module 5: Generating reports using PROC steps
• Module 6: Using utility procedures
• Module 7: Importing and exporting non-SAS files

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered Certification Guarantee:

SAS Programming Associate Exam A00-215

• Duration: 120 minutes
• Format: multiple choice and short-answer questions
• Number of questions: 60-65 multiple choice and short-answer questions
• Passing score: Must achieve a score of 68% to pass

There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Your accelerated course includes:

• Accommodation *
• Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
• On-site exams **
• Exam vouchers **
• Practice tests **
• Certification Guarantee ***
• Courseware
• Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
• 24-hour lab access
• Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts.
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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