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 )

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.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for:

(1) Beginners with no prior SAS experience.

(2) Individuals preparing for the SAS BASE certification exams, including:

      SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programming Using SAS 9.4 (Exam ID A00-231)

            --- The course covers all exam topics in detail.

      SAS Certified Associate: Programming Fundamentals Using SAS 9.4 

      (Exam ID A00-215), which is a junior-level SAS BASE certification.

           --- This course covers more topics than required for the A00-215 exam.

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

What You’ll Learn

• Step-by-step, code-by-code explanations for easy and efficient learning.

• Quizzes, coding exercises, and projects for hands-on practice.

• Downloadable course materials, including:

  • PowerPoint slides

  • SAS programs

  • Data files used in all lectures

Software Requirements: SAS Studio

This course was originally created using the SAS University Edition (downloadable version of SAS Studio). However, it has since been updated to SAS OnDemand for Academics which is 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 between the two versions.

• Detailed setup instructions are provided in Section 2.

A Note on Course Ratings and Reviews

Many students who enrolled in this course successfully passed the SAS Base Certification Exam (Exam ID: A00-231) on their first attempt. They've shared their success stories with me, and I’m both encouraged and grateful that this course played a key role in helping them achieve this milestone.

I’d love to hear your success story too! Please consider sharing your experience and the joy of this important career accomplishment in your course review. Your feedback not only motivates me, but it also helps guide and inspire others who are preparing for the exam.

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 once again for choosing this course and allowing me to be a part of your certification journey!

References:

SAS certification prep guide: base programming by SAS Institute

The little SAS book: a primer / Lora D. Delwiche and Susan J. Slaughter

Learning SAS by example: a programmer's guide / Ron Cody