Learners completing this course will be able to design representative samples, construct and manage indexes, merge and transform datasets, apply SQL joins and SAS arrays, perform high-speed lookups using hash objects, create custom formats, modify datasets with transaction logic, and maintain version-controlled generational data.

Master & Apply Advanced SAS Programming Techniques

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

Instructor: EDUCBA
Access provided by Rothschild & Co. Wealth Management UK
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What you'll learn
Design samples, merge and transform datasets, and manage complex data workflows using advanced SAS techniques.
Apply SQL joins, SAS arrays, hash objects, and custom formats for efficient, high-performance data processing.
Implement transaction logic and generational data management to build scalable, auditable SAS solutions.
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January 2026
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There are 6 modules in this course
This module introduces foundational and advanced sampling methods in SAS, including systematic sampling, random sampling with and without replacement, and practical examples. Learners explore how to design representative samples, understand sampling intervals, and apply SAS procedures to generate statistically sound subsets of data.
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10 videos4 assignments
This module explores indexing fundamentals, vertical data integration, raw file handling, and SAS dataset management. Learners gain proficiency in creating and managing indexes, combining datasets efficiently, reading raw files, and understanding SAS processing behavior during data stacking operations.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module covers horizontal data merging, BY-group processing, SAS array programming, and SQL joining techniques. Learners develop skills in combining datasets using keys, simplifying repeated logic with arrays, and leveraging PROC SQL for flexible dataset integration.
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9 videos4 assignments
This module introduces advanced merging techniques using KEY= options, lookup tables, hash-based retrieval, and many-to-many merge strategies. Learners gain mastery in efficient data matching, keyed access, and resolving complex merge conditions.
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11 videos4 assignments
This module provides in-depth coverage of SAS hash objects, multidimensional arrays, lookup mappings, and custom formatting strategies. Learners learn to perform fast in-memory lookups, build dynamic mappings, and manage data formatting techniques for optimized SAS workflows.
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13 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on creating custom SAS formats, leveraging CNTLIN datasets, updating and managing SAS datasets, handling duplicates, and generating historical dataset versions. Learners master essential data governance and change-tracking techniques in SAS programming.
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22 videos4 assignments
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