SAS Programming BASE Certification Course for SAS Beginners

Complete Preparation Course for SAS Certified Base Programming (SAS 9.4 – Exam IDs A00-231 & A00-215)

This course is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare you for the SAS BASE programming certification. Whether you’re a beginner or an aspiring data professional, this course will help you develop essential SAS programming skills and advance your career in data-driven industries.

Many companies actively seek SAS-certified professionals, making this certification a valuable asset. If earning your SAS BASE certification is your goal, this course is the perfect choice for you.

The course includes 17 sections and 14 hours of on-demand video lectures.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for:

• Beginners with no prior SAS experience.
• Individuals preparing for SAS BASE certification exams, including:
  ✅ SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programming Using SAS 9.4 (Exam ID A00-231)
  • Covers all exam topics in detail.
  ✅ SAS Certified Associate: Programming Fundamentals Using SAS 9.4 (Exam ID A00-215)
  • A junior-level SAS BASE certification.
  • This course covers more topics than required for the A00-215 exam.

⚠️ Important Note: A00-215 is NOT a prerequisite for A00-231. Many students have enrolled in this course and successfully passed the full SAS 9.4 Base Programming (A00-231) certification directly.

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!

Software Requirements: free web-based SAS Studio

This course was originally created using SAS University Edition (the downloadable version of SAS Studio). However, it has since been updated to SAS OnDemand for Academics, a free, web-based version of SAS Studio.

✔️ The course is fully compatible with SAS OnDemand for Academics.
✔️ The software’s interface, appearance, and functionality remain consistent across both versions.
✔️ Detailed setup instructions are provided in Section 1.

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References

• SAS Certification Prep Guide: Base Programming – SAS Institute
• The Little SAS Book: A Primer – Lora D. Delwiche & Susan J. Slaughter
• Learning SAS by Example: A Programmer’s Guide – Ron Cody