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Mastering SAS Macros: Build, Automate & Optimize Programs

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Mastering SAS Macros: Build, Automate & Optimize Programs

This course is part of Advanced SAS Programming, Macros & Reporting Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Create and manage SAS macros using variables, conditional logic, and text manipulation.
Automate data workflows by integrating macros with SQL and SAS Enterprise Guide processes.
Debug and optimize macro-driven programs to build efficient, scalable SAS automation solutions.

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Tools you'll learn

SAS (Software)

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There are 5 modules in this course

Learners will be able to create dynamic SAS programs, automate repetitive tasks, manage macro variables, debug macro behavior, and integrate SQL-driven automation to optimize real-world data processes. This comprehensive course provides a complete journey from foundational macro concepts to advanced automation techniques using SAS Enterprise Guide.

Across five structured modules, learners progressively strengthen their macro skills—beginning with simple macro construction and variable handling, then advancing into conditional logic, text manipulation, flow control, dataset creation, and SQL-powered macro integration. Each lesson combines conceptual clarity with practical demonstrations, enabling learners to apply macro programming confidently in business, analytics, reporting, and automation scenarios. What makes this course unique is its step-by-step, example-driven approach based on real video walkthroughs, interactive macro usage, and practical debugging strategies. Learners benefit from clear explanations, scenario-based practice, and structured quizzes designed to reinforce mastery at every stage. By completing this course, learners will be equipped to streamline SAS workflows, reduce manual programming effort, and produce scalable, intelligent SAS automation solutions essential for modern data environments.

Module details

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of SAS Macros using SAS Enterprise Guide, guiding them from basic macro concepts to early automation techniques and essential macro interactions across program steps.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 64 minutes

Introduction Macros SAS EG8 minutes
Introduction Macros SAS EG Continues11 minutes
Basic Example of Macros SAS EG10 minutes
Working on Basic Example 212 minutes
Working on Basic Example 37 minutes
Working on Basic Example 44 minutes
Sasmacros Interative7 minutes
Passing Information Between Program Steps5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Getting Started with SAS Macros10 minutes
First Steps Into Macro Programming10 minutes
Strengthening Your Macro Basics10 minutes
Graded - Foundations of SAS Macros30 minutes

This module explores core macro mechanics, including macro variable creation, macro debugging techniques, parameter handling, and the logical foundations needed to build reliable macro programs.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videosTotal 87 minutes

SAS Macros Debugging12 minutes
SAS Macros Debugging Continues9 minutes
Displaying Macros Variable Values5 minutes
SAS Macros LET9 minutes
Placing Text Before a Macro Variable7 minutes
Placing Text After a Macro Variable7 minutes
Creating Macro Programs9 minutes
Working on Macro Saleschart11 minutes
Executing Macro Listfarm11 minutes
The Parambuff Option9 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Understanding Macro Behavior10 minutes
Working with Macro Variables10 minutes
Creating and Executing Macro Programs10 minutes
Graded - Debugging, Variables & Core Macro Mechanics30 minutes

This module deepens macro programming proficiency by examining text manipulation, macro symbol tables, logical expressions, and the construction of dynamic SAS statements for advanced automation.

What's included

11 videos4 assignments

11 videosTotal 110 minutes

Calculating Percentage in Macro Programs8 minutes
Working on Macro MAKEDS5 minutes
Understanding Macro Symbol Tables11 minutes
Process of Macro Programs9 minutes
Applying SAS Language11 minutes
Using Logical Expressions12 minutes
Extracting Text12 minutes
Web Design Title10 minutes
Performing Macro Variables11 minutes
Writing Title Statement9 minutes
SAS Steps for Processing11 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Logic & Processing Within Macros10 minutes
Programming Flow & Text Handling10 minutes
Titles, Steps & Data Processing10 minutes
Graded - Advanced Macro Programming Concepts30 minutes

This module demonstrates how macros support real-world SAS programming tasks, emphasizing step processing, flow control (including GOTO logic), dataset creation, and the use of different macro interfaces.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videosTotal 87 minutes

Statements Within A Step10 minutes
Profit Computed Format10 minutes
Examples on Processing12 minutes
Building SAS Steps8 minutes
Sales in ITS6 minutes
Sas Macros GOTO11 minutes
Sas Macros GOTO Continue7 minutes
Interfaces to Macro Facility8 minutes
Creating Data Set6 minutes
Creating Macro Variables9 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Building & Refining SAS Steps10 minutes
Real-World Macro Use Cases10 minutes
Macro Interfaces & Data Creation10 minutes
Graded - Practical SAS Processing & Flow Control30 minutes

This final module focuses on connecting SAS Macros with PROC SQL, demonstrating how SQL-generated macro variables, CALL SYMPUT interactions, and program command execution enable data-driven automation.