SAS Training: Using SAS/Graph Software in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Attendees of this SAS Training: Using SAS/Graph Software in the Pharmaceutical Industry course should be familiar with the fundamental concepts of Base SAS programming, including data, proc steps and global statements.

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The course includes the following modules:

• G1 Introduction

Background
Concepts and Terminology
What is SAS/GRAPH software?
Creating Graphs
Workshop Session
• G2 Producing Plots

Using the GPLOT Procedure
Changing Plot Types with the SYMBOL Statement
Methods of Exporting Plots to Image Files
Methods of Exporting Plots with the Output Delivery System
Workshop Session

• G3 Controlling Plot Attributes

Overview
SAS/GRAPH Colours
Graphic Options and Device Parameters
Defining Axes
Defining Legends, Titles and Footnotes
Reference Lines
Further Options
Workshop Session

• G4 Stylising Plots

Graphic Devices
ODS Styles
Customising Styles with Proc TEMPLATE
Workshop Session

• G5 Customising Plots with the Annotate Facility

Introduction to Annotate
The Annotate Data Set
Co-ordinate Systems
Annotating from First Principles
Annotating Using Macros
The Annotate Dictionary
Workshop Session

• G6 Statistical Procedures

Overview
Proc UNIVARIATE
Proc BOXPLOT
Proc LIFETEST
Workshop Session

• G7 Combining and Managing Plots

Combining Plots using Proc GPLOT
Replaying Plots using Proc GREPLAY
Managing GRSEG Entries using Proc CATALOG
Trellis and Matrix Plots
Working with ODS and Proc DOCUMENT
Workshop Session

• G8 Creating Bar Charts (optional)

Proc GCHART
Basic Bar Charts
Chart TYPE and Statistics
Grouped Bar Charts
Stacked Bar Charts
Bar Chart Options
The PATTERN Statement
Annotating Bar Charts
Other Procedures for Creating Bar Charts
Workshop Session

• G9 Advanced Techniques (optional)

How Graphis are rendered
Using Proc GSLIDE
Generating Animated Plots
Creating Drill-Through Plots

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.

This course is not included in our public schedule, please Request More Information if you are interested in taking this course.

Fees for 2-day on-site courses:

1-2 attendees: £1580
3 attendees: £1890
4 attendees: £2280
5 attendees: £2750
6 attendees: £3180
7 attendees: £3570
8 attendees: £3760
9 attendees: £4050
10 attendees: £4200

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