SAS Programming Advance Certification Course(SAS SQL, Macro) (Udemy.com)
The complete Prep Course for SAS Advanced Programming Professional Certification SAS® 9.4 (Exam ID A00-232)
Created by: Sharon Cheng
Last updated March 2025
What you will learn
- This course will prepare you for the SAS certificate (Exam ID A00-232): SAS Advanced Programming Professional Certification SAS® 9.4
- SAS SQL (Proc SQL): Accessing Data Using SQL (35%)
- SAS Macro: Macro Processing (35%)
- SAS Advanced Programming Techniques and Efficiencies (30%)
How it compares
Against the other 388 rated Udemy courses in SQL on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 69% of them
- Reviews1,634#111 of 389 by number of reviews
- Length14.1 hourslonger than 83% of them
- Last updatedMarch 2025more recently than 65% of them
Course Description
This course is designed for individuals seeking to become advanced SAS programming professionals by earning the official SAS® Advanced Certification.
Course Overview
This comprehensive preparation course covers all the essential topics for the SAS® Certified Professional: Advanced Programming Using SAS® 9.4 (Exam ID A00-232).
Key Topics Covered (Aligned with the Certification Exam)
SAS SQL (35%) – Master advanced SQL techniques in SAS
SAS Macro (35%) – Develop expertise in macro programming for automation
Advanced Techniques and Efficiencies (30%) – Learn optimization strategies for efficient data processing
Course Features
24/7 access – Learn anytime, anywhere at your convenience.
Pre-recorded lectures – Enjoy a self-paced, user-friendly learning experience.
Structured learning approach – Each lecture begins with key concepts and coding rules presented in PowerPoint slides, followed by hands-on SAS programming sessions. We run SAS programs, explain the code in detail, interpret results, address system messages, and troubleshoot errors.
Downloadable course materials – Access PowerPoint slides, data files, and SAS code for hands-on practice.
Quizzes, coding exercises, and projects – Reinforce learning through interactive practice—because mastery comes with practice!
SAS Software for This Course: SAS Studio
This course was initially created using the SAS University Edition (downloadable SAS Studio version), which has since been replaced by SAS OnDemand for Academics—a free, web-based version of SAS Studio.
Fully compatible with SAS OnDemand for Academics
Consistent interface, appearance, and functionalities between both versionsDetailed setup instructions for SAS OnDemand for Academics are provided in Section 2
Course Ratings and Reviews
Your honest and thoughtful feedback is highly appreciated! Your ratings help improve course content and enhance your learning experience.
This course is regularly updated to reflect the latest SAS certification changes and incorporate student suggestions, ensuring it remains relevant and valuable. Fair and constructive reviews are essential to improving the course’s quality, and I truly appreciate your honest input. In this field, course ratings above 4.5 are widely regarded as indicators of high-quality content. Thank you for your support!
Reference Materials
SAS 9.4 SQL Procedure User's Guide, Second Edition
SAS® 9.4 Macro Language: Reference, Fifth Edition
SAS Certification Prep Guide: Advanced Programming for SAS 9 – by SAS Institute
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
1,634 Reviews
Sharon Cheng
Welcome to SC Statistical Programming!
My Qualifications:
(1) 7 years of experience as a Statistician/SAS Programmer in corporate settings
(2) SAS-Certified Professional
(3) 10 years of teaching SAS programming, helping students earn official SAS certifications
Before becoming an online SAS programming instructor, I worked as a statistician and SAS programmer, gaining extensive experience in the corporate world. I am a SAS-certified professional with a strong passion for teaching. My goal is to make SAS programming accessible and affordable for everyone, whether you are just starting or looking to refine your skills.
To achieve this goal, I founded my business SC Statistical Programming, which offers a variety of SAS learning resources, including SAS programming tutorials, coding articles, and video-based online courses at different levels. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced professional, my courses are carefully designed to make learning SAS programming straightforward and efficient.
Published courses:
(1) SAS Programming BASE Certification Course for SAS Beginners: The Complete Preparation Course for SAS Certified Base Programming Professionals for SAS 9.4 (Exam ID A00-231, A00-215)
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Reviews
By Dylan Roberts on 1/5/2026
I think all of the techniques that were taught in this course can and would be valuable, the only problem I have with this course is that all of the examples are on such a small scale that it's hard to get a sense of the "real world" application. If the examples/exercises were created more like a case competition I think the learning would be much easier to apply to my work.
By Devesh Kumar on 7/18/2025
Till now the course is very effective course content and the teaching style is very good. The one this is that we do not need to create notes because the tutor has already provided the notes for us. We spend a lot of time to making the notes while we learn from the course. But I like the course.
By Alice Cremonesi on 11/20/2023
Corso completo e ben strutturato. Non padroneggio l'inglese ad altri livelli e nonostante questo sono riuscita a seguire perfettamente tutto il corso. La professoressa è molto chiara ed ha riportato tutto per iscritto nelle slide e tra i commenti del codice in modo che chiunque possa capire chiaramente ciò che dice e i concetti che esprime. Il corso alterna teoria ed esempi concreti, molto utile per capire immediatamente come applicare la teoria alla pratica.
By Laurent van den Branden on 1/10/2023
Happy to have learned SAS language with this course! However, what we learn is applied in the course only on very simple datasets. I would have liked to learn with more realistic datasets, or even real data from public or free access sources, to understand better the concepts learned in the course. Also, a section to compare similar tools sawn in the course with plus an cons in function of the use would be a great plus.
By Jing Gao on 11/24/2022
This is a great course! I really enjoy learning it. There are lots of different subjects and every subject is well explained by Sharon. Her notes are very clear and easy to follow. She gave example on each subject, which helps me to understand the concept. She is a great teacher; she replies to my questions really quick. I will subscribe more of her courses. Thank you Sharon!
By Kyle Grealis on 11/6/2022
Every one of Sharon’s courses is too-notch. I have purchased 3 so far and was able to EASILY pass the base cert exam on the first go with plenty of room to spare. Her sections are divided so as to only focus on one aspect at a time, while constantly progressing to more advanced application. Easy to follow along & easy to grasp what she is teaching.
By Rolf Jünemann on 4/27/2022
Excellent course with advanced SAS programming topics. Instructor has in-depth knowledge and presents crucial practical problems clearly. I prepared for certification exam in addition with the book (prep guide) under consideration of the current exam contents.
By Manape Ramoroka on 12/13/2020
I had a great time taking this course, it helped me improve my skills and knowledge about Data analysis, SQL and SAS programming.
By Sintayehu Bedasa on 11/20/2020
It is very good but can you please explain why you add some codes, for simplicity why we put end or quit.
By Houming Huang on 11/14/2020
Clear and easy to follow
By Mari-Elena Herbertson on 10/10/2020
so far
By Lawrence Simanto on 10/5/2020
A perfect match.
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