Mastering PROC SQL in SAS: Analyze, Query & Optimize Data

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

Instructor: EDUCBA

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9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

9 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Build, query, and analyze SAS datasets using PROC SQL joins, subqueries, and reporting features.
Optimize SQL performance, apply constraints, and troubleshoot real-world PROC SQL scenarios.
Automate and enhance SQL workflows using macro variables and advanced PROC SQL techniques.

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34 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 9 modules in this course

Learners will build, query, analyze, optimize, and maintain SAS datasets using PROC SQL. They will apply joins, construct complex queries, generate reports, automate workflows with macro variables, enforce data integrity with constraints, and troubleshoot performance issues across real-world data scenarios.

This comprehensive course equips learners with the practical skills needed to work confidently with SQL inside the SAS environment. Throughout the course, learners benefit from hands-on demonstrations, clear explanations of SQL logic, and structured modules that progressively develop beginner to advanced capabilities. By the end, learners will be able to transform raw datasets into reliable, meaningful insights using professional SQL techniques. What makes this course unique is its complete coverage of PROC SQL—from foundational SELECT statements to advanced subqueries, indexing strategies, metadata manipulation, and matrix-style analytical logic rarely covered in traditional SQL training. The combination of SAS-focused best practices, real examples, and step-by-step problem-solving ensures that learners not only understand how PROC SQL works but also why certain techniques produce better accuracy, performance, and scalability.

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of PROC SQL in SAS, covering essential SQL syntax, selection operations, basic functions, and foundational grouping techniques used in data processing.

What's included

9 videos4 assignments

9 videos Total 88 minutes

Introduction to Comprehensive PROC SQL - SAS Training 11 minutes
Select Statement 11 minutes
Select Statement Continues 11 minutes
Proc SQL Basic 11 minutes
SQL Operator 8 minutes
SQL Syntax 10 minutes
SQL Group By Statement 7 minutes
Count, Miss and Monotonic Function 8 minutes
Coalesce Function and Sounder Function 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded - Foundations of PROC SQL in SAS 30 minutes
Getting Started with PROC SQL 10 minutes
Core SQL Building Blocks 10 minutes
Grouping & Basic Functions 10 minutes

This module builds on core SQL skills by exploring random number generation, aggregate computations, ordering logic, and foundational SQL clause interactions used for structured data analysis.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

5 videos Total 42 minutes

Ranuni and Max Function 10 minutes
Ranuni and Max Function Continue 6 minutes
Proc SQL Group By and Order by Statement 11 minutes
Examples of Order by Clause 9 minutes
Examples of Proc SQL Clauses 6 minutes

3 assignments Total 50 minutes

Graded - Working with Functions & Data Organization 30 minutes
Randomization & Aggregates 10 minutes
Ordering & SQL Clause Applications 10 minutes

This module teaches learners to manage SAS datasets using PROC SQL, including creating result tables, computing new columns, applying filter logic, and detecting sequential or data structure issues.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videos Total 68 minutes

PROC SQL-Data Set 8 minutes
PROC SQL-Data Set Continues 6 minutes
Selective Statement and Storing Result 10 minutes
Creating New Columns and Aggregation 11 minutes
Constitutionality and Filtering 7 minutes
Example of Filtering 9 minutes
Reordering Row and Elimination of Duplicates 8 minutes
Statistics Based on Original 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded - Dataset Handling and Filtering Logic 30 minutes
Creating & Managing SQL Datasets 10 minutes
New Columns, Aggregations & Filters 10 minutes
Row Manipulation & Efficiency 10 minutes

This module introduces inline views, explores key structures, examines join behavior, and builds competency in subqueries and correlated subquery logic.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videos Total 63 minutes

Source with Inline Views 11 minutes
Ambiguity in Column References 6 minutes
Non Repeating Keys 9 minutes
Repeating Keys 12 minutes
Joins and Mergers 10 minutes
Sub Queries 10 minutes
Sub Queries Continues 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded - Advanced Column Handling & Joins Fundamentals 30 minutes
Inline Views & Column Disambiguation 10 minutes
Understanding Key Structures 10 minutes
Join Concepts & Subqueries 10 minutes

This module covers set operations, dictionary tables, creation of SQL views, reporting techniques, and formatting strategies to enhance data presentation.

What's included

14 videos4 assignments

14 videos Total 117 minutes

Contrasts Between Joins 9 minutes
Interleaving with Outer Joins 12 minutes
Intersect Set Operator 7 minutes
Expect All Set Operator 6 minutes
Global Statements 9 minutes
PROC SQL-Dictionary 11 minutes
PROC SQL-Report Generator 10 minutes
PROC SQL-Report Generator Continues 8 minutes
Defining Views 9 minutes
Changing Table Via View 6 minutes
Managing Library References 7 minutes
Formatting Output in Proc SQL 8 minutes
Formatting Output Using Scalar Expression 7 minutes
Sub Setting Group with Having Clause 8 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded - Set Operators, Views, Reports & Metadata 30 minutes
Set Operators & Outer Joins 10 minutes
Views & Report Generation 10 minutes
Metadata & Table Structures 10 minutes

This module deepens understanding of logical operators, character handling, row analysis, and macro variable creation to support dynamic, automated SQL workflows.

What's included

17 videos4 assignments

17 videos Total 141 minutes

Generating Proc SQL Code 9 minutes
Sql Selection and Maxmin Function 8 minutes
Creating Aliases 7 minutes
Logical Operator 6 minutes
Aligning Characters 5 minutes
Extracting Information from String 8 minutes
Data with Count Function 11 minutes
Non Consecutive Values 9 minutes
Identifying Duplicate Row from Coding 3 minutes
Populating with Macro Variables 11 minutes
Marco Variables Using SQL Examples 9 minutes
Marco Variables Using SQL Examples Continues 7 minutes
Coding Logic in Proc SQL Continues 12 minutes
More on Coding Logic in Proc SQL 6 minutes
Coding Logic in Proc SQL 12 minutes
Coding Proc SQL 10 minutes
Creating Multiple Macro Variable 11 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded - Coding Logic & Macro Integration 30 minutes
Logical & Character Operations 10 minutes
Advanced Row Analysis 10 minutes
Macro Variable Creation & SQL Automation 10 minutes

This module teaches table creation, metadata updates, numeric data handling, and constraint enforcement through keys and indexes to maintain relational integrity.

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videos Total 121 minutes

Table Maintenance 12 minutes
Distinguishing Persistent From Replacement 12 minutes
Create Table for Data Maintenance 10 minutes
Modify and Update Data Maintenance Table 9 minutes
Metadata Maintenance 11 minutes
Metadata Data Sets Library 8 minutes
Alter Tables in Metadata Maintenance 8 minutes
Creating Numeric Data 7 minutes
Check Constraint in Proc SQL 12 minutes
Establishing Primary and Foreign Keys 10 minutes
Modifying Updating Tables 12 minutes
Creating Simple and Composite Index 12 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded - Data Maintenance, Constraints & Indexing 30 minutes
Table Creation & Updating 10 minutes
Metadata & Numeric Data Handling 10 minutes
Keys, Constraints & Indexes 10 minutes

This module builds expertise in multi-table joins, complex SQL query structures, view layering, debugging, and performance tuning for optimized SQL execution.

What's included

14 videos4 assignments

14 videos Total 128 minutes

Coding Complex Queries 8 minutes
Equi Joins and Reflexive Joins Queries 10 minutes
Performance Computations in Joins 7 minutes
Joins in Proc SQL 8 minutes
Joins in Proc SQL Continues 6 minutes
Complex Queries in Proc SQL 11 minutes
Comparing Complex Queries in Proc SQL 12 minutes
Complex View in Proc SQL 11 minutes
Complex View in Proc SQL Continues 10 minutes
Trouble Shooting and Debugging Techniques 12 minutes
Using INOBS and Loops Option in Trouble Shooting 10 minutes
Prompt and Reset Statement in Trouble Shooting 10 minutes
Tuning Codes in PROC SQL 12 minutes
Tuning Codes in PROC SQL Continues 3 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded - Mastering Joins, Complex Queries & Optimization 30 minutes
Professional-Level Joins 10 minutes
Working with Complex Queries & Views 10 minutes
Debugging & Performance Tuning 10 minutes

This final module integrates advanced SQL capabilities, including multi-level subqueries, dynamic table creation and population, constraint enforcement, and matrix-style analytical solutions.