Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
SASW-0001
Organization:
SAS Institute Inc.
Location:
Online
Length:
20 weeks (80 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 4 Introduction to Computer Programming
Description

Objective:

This course is offered through Coursera, which is an ACE Authorized Instructional Platform.

The course objective is to complete the SAS¨ Base Programming courses with demonstrated skills in manipulating and transforming data, combining SAS data sets, creating basic detail and summary reports using SAS procedures, and identifying and correcting data, syntax, and programming logic errors. These skills prepare learners for the SAS¨ Base Programming Specialist certification exam.

Learning Outcomes:

  • understand and use the fundamentals of the SAS programming language
  • access different types of data (SAS, Excel, or text), and then explore and prepare the data
  • analyze and report on data and export results to common formats (HTML, PDF, Excel)
  • apply SAS programming principles in practical examples

General Topics:

  • Getting Started with SAS Programming
  • Doing More with SAS Programming
  • Preparing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam
  • Practicing for the SAS Programming Certification Exam
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials

Other offerings from SAS Institute Inc.

SAS Advanced Programmer Professional Certificate
(SASW-0002)
View All Courses