programming associate SAS certified | 2-day

Overview

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.

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Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Benefits

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Curriculum

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

Exam Track

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

What's Included

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.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call 09 - 31 587 431 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

Reviews

We've currently trained 134.561 students in 12 years. We asked them all to review our Accelerated Learning. Currently,
94,80% have said Firebrand exceeded their expectations:

"Effective way to gain certification. Would highly recommend to colleagues. Great location. Comfortable environment. Good food."
Nigel Hodges, Pyrus Consulting. (21/5/2024 (Tuesday) to 24/5/2024 (Friday))

"Very good Resources within the E-Book, Mixed with the Lessons, it is also has good Labs to get hands on Practice and put the theory somewhere practical to get full learning experience, with very high standard explanation throughout the lectures. 10/10!"
Rhys Thomas, Nokia. (7/5/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/5/2024 (Friday))

"All the staff are very attentive. A fantastic instructor that was able to answer all questions whilst keeping the sessions informative."
Ash Petch, Cepac. (7/5/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/5/2024 (Friday))

"My experience at Firebrand was brilliant. The people here are nice and approachable among the other apprentices of whom also are very nice and made great friends here too! I am looking forward to my next 2 trips here!"
Lewis Vick, Computacenter. (7/5/2024 (Tuesday) to 10/5/2024 (Friday))

Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
26/8/2024 (Monday)	27/8/2024 (Tuesday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-

10/2/2025 (Monday)	11/2/2025 (Tuesday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
24/3/2025 (Monday)	25/3/2025 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
5/5/2025 (Monday)	6/5/2025 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide
16/6/2025 (Monday)	17/6/2025 (Tuesday)	Open	Nationwide

SAS - Programming Associate