SAS Programmer Professional Certificate – Coursera

Beginner-friendly SAS training to master data manipulation, statistical programming, and data preparation using SAS, with certification from Coursera.
Instructor: Led by SAS-authorized instructors—Stacey Syphus, Peter Styliadis, and SAS Education professionals—experienced in training and certification exam prep.
Language: English (Subtitles available in multiple languages including Hindi)
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What you'll learn

  • Learn fundamentals and syntax of SAS programming language

  • Import, explore, prepare, and export data (SAS, Excel, CSV)

  • Use DATA step, functions, SQL in SAS to clean and structure data

  • Perform statistical computing, generate reports (HTML, PDFs)

  • Practice with case studies, debugging exercises, and mock exam prep

Course includes

  • 4-course specialization series with video lectures and hands-on labs

  • Real-world datasets for training and case-based projects

  • Practice quizzes and assignments (50+ modules across specializations)

  • Certificate of Completion recognized by SAS & Coursera

  • Self-paced learning with flexible deadlines and mobile-friendly platform

Get certified in SAS programming with the SAS Programmer Professional Certificate on Coursera. A 4-course specialization designed by SAS experts, it teaches you how to write, validate, and transform data using SAS—the industry standard in analytics for banking, pharma, and insurance. Practical labs, real-world datasets, and hands-on practice will prepare you to clear the SAS Base Programming Certification exam. Ideal for students, professionals, and government job aspirants seeking a Plan B career in data analytics or business intelligence. Popular with beginner-to-intermediate learners, this certificate opens doors in analytics roles and boosts your resume credibility.

Made for

  • Absolute beginners with no SAS or programming background

  • Government job aspirants aiming for a technical Plan B in data analytics

  • Students, graduates, and working professionals who want hands-on SAS skills

  • Those planning to appear for the official SAS Base Programming Specialist certification

Course Content

  • Getting Started with SAS Programming – syntax, data access, validation, basics

  • Doing More with SAS Programming – transformation, procedures, data manipulation

  • Preparing for the SAS Certification Exam – review, debugging, exporting and use cases

  • Practicing for the SAS Certification Exam – practice labs, mock exam format and review