SAS Training: SAS Programming

This SAS Training: SAS Programming course is a significant step up from the SAS Fundamentals training course; we would recommend at least 6 months experience of using the SAS System on a regular basis.

Find out if this SAS Training: SAS Programming course is suitable for you by Requesting Information here

The course includes the following modules:

• P1 Refresher

Course Objectives
Refresh on SAS and the SAS Environment
Writing SAS Programs
The Data Step and Data Manipulation
Analysis and Reporting
Workshop Session

• P2 Data Step Internals

Data Step Processing Logic
Compilation & Execution
Workshop Session

• P3 Data Handling

Functions and Call Routines
Formatting Techniques
Workshop Session

• P4 Data Step Processing

Dataset Options
Loops
Arrays
Select Statements
Workshop Session

• P5 Reading Data From SAS Files

Overview
SET Applications
Sampling from SAS Data Files
Workshop Session

• P6 Combining SAS Files

Overview
Appending SAS Files
MERGE Applications
UPDATE Applications
Table Lookups
Workshop Session

• P7 Summarising Data (Optional)

Data Summarisation
Data Transposition
DATA Step Methods
Workshop Session

• P8 Reading External Files

Review of Simple Methods
Format Modifiers
Read, Test and Read in the Rest
Files with Repeating Groups
Workshop Session

• P9 Managing the SAS Environment

Data Libraries
Password Protection
Audit Trail
System Options and Utilities
Batch Processing
Workshop Session

• P10 Advanced Reading of External Files (Reference)

Multiple Input Files
Reading Variable Length Data
Files with Delimiters
Reading with Transposition
Workshop Session

Public Courses

Our public SAS training schedule is ideal for customers who do not have training facilities or for small groups and individuals who wish to attend training away from their offices. All Amadeus public events are held at our training centre, Mulberry House, a recently renovated Victorian building which is located in a tranquil setting overlooking Church Green, Witney Oxfordshire. Our training room is equipped with the latest hardware, software and demonstration equipment.

On-Site Training

You can benefit from the familiarity of existing systems and data by holding a SAS training course at your offices. As the course is exclusive to your organisation, delegates can interact with peers and discuss and ask questions specific to your day to day activities. Our standard course curriculum can be delivered or you can create a customised course tailored to your organisations needs.

Amadeus have extensive experience in delivering standard and customised SAS training programs to customers who have offices throughout the UK and across the globe.

The cost of this SAS Training: SAS Programming course is £975 + VAT  per delegate - find out more here.

Amadeus Software has over 20 years of expertise in providing SAS training, with an international reputation for exceptional trainers, high quality course materials and continuous professional development. 

We offer essential SAS Fundamentals courses, through to more Advanced Programming Techniques, Graphics, Reporting and Statistics. All our courses are highly interactive and we actively encourage delegate participation. They are delivered by our own expert SAS certified training team in small groups to ensure individual attention.

We are dedicated to providing excellent quality and effective SAS training courses focused on improving SAS business performance.

Blended Learning Approach

Amadeus Software has a Blended Learning Approach in which both classroom and online training programmes are available to ensure maximum effectiveness for delegates, while ensuring maximum cost-effectiveness for your organisation. Delivery Options available are:

• Public Training
• On-site Training
• e-Learning

Training courses are classroom based and are a mixture of demonstration sessions and workshop sessions. Courses can be customised to suit your requirements.

Why Choose Amadeus for your SAS Training?

Trainers

'The best course instructor I have had for SAS training, clear, knowledgeable, calm and helpful'  Pfizer - Macro and GPLOT

• Full time SAS Consultants
• Experienced and have used SAS for many years
• Use SAS on a daily basis as well as teaching
• Are SAS certified
• Follow an internal training programme
• Bring real world experience to the classroom
• Understand the importance of a practical approach

Course Materials

'Good course notes and exercises. Instructor knew the course content very well.'
HBOS - SAS Programming

• Structured in modules enabling us to incorporate any degree of customisation
• Organised into sessions, lectures and workshops
• Colour training materials
• Courses are written from many years of experience
• Fully indexed
• Packed full of examples and SAS techniques
• Good reference material to use back in the workplace
• Update On a regular basis controlled by our ISO9001:2000 Quality Procedures