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SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 Credential
Represents the upper echelon of SAS programmers who demonstrate a high level of proficiency in SAS programming expertise
Successful candidates should be skilled in tasks such as
using advanced DATA step programming statements and efficiency techniques to solve complex problems
writing and interpreting SAS SQL code
creating and using the SAS MACRO facility.
Exam RequirementsExam Study AidExam PreparationExam RegistrationExam DayAfter the Exam
Required Exam
Candidates who earn this credential must have a SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 credential and then take and pass the SAS Advanced Programming for SAS 9 exam. This exam is administered by SAS and Pearson VUE.
60-65 multiple-choice and short-answer questions (must achieve score of 65% correct to pass)
2 hours to complete exam
Use exam ID A00-212; required when registering with Pearson VUE.
This exam is based on SAS 9.4
Exam topics include:
Accessing Data Using SQL
Generate detail reports by working with a single table, joining tables, or using set operators in the SQL procedure.
Use the SELECT statement.
Select columns in a table.
Create new columns.
Sort data.
Retrieve rows that satisfy a condition.
Validate a query.
Join tables - inner joins, full joins, right joins, left joins.
Combine tables using set operators - union, outer join, except, intercept.
Generate summary reports by working with a single table, joining tables, or using set operators in the SQL procedure.
Summarize data.
Group data.
Filter grouped data.
Construct sub-queries and in-line views within an SQL procedure step.
Subset data by using non-correlated subqueries (HAVING clause).
Subset data by using correlated subqueries.
Reference an in-line view with other views or tables (multiple tables).
Compare solving a problem using the SQL procedure versus using traditional SAS programming techniques.
Use SAS data set options with PROC SQL.
Use PROC SQL with the SAS Macro Facility.
Create SAS Data sets (tables).
Insert rows into tables.
Update data values in a table.
Delete rows.
Alter Columns attributes.
Create an index.
Delete a table.
Access Dictionary Tables using the SQL procedure.
Access SAS system information by using DICTIONARY tables.
Use the DESCRIBE TABLE statement.
Macro Processing
Create and use user-defined and automatic macro variables within the SAS Macro Language.
Define Macro variables.
Use %GLOBAL statement.
Use %INPUT statement.
Use INTO clause of the SELECT statement in SQL.
Use %LOCAL statement.
Use the SYMPUT and SYMPUTX routine and SYMPUTN routine in SQL.
Use the SYMGET function to return the value of a macro variable to the DATA step during DATA step execution.
Automate programs by defining and calling macros using the SAS Macro Language.
Define a macro.
Use the %MACRO statement.
Insert comments into macros.
Pass Information into a macro using parameters.
Generate SAS Code conditionally by using the %IF-%THEN-%ELSE macro statements or iterative %DO statements.
Understand the use of macro functions.
Use macro character functions.
Use macro quoting functions.
Use macro evaluation Functions.
Use %Symget.
Use various system options that are available for macro debugging and displaying values of user-defined and automatic macro variables in the SAS log.
Use system options to track problems.
Trace the flow of execution with MLOGIC.
Examine the generated SAS statements with MPRINT.
Examine macro variable resolution with SYMBOLGEN.
Use the %PUT statement to track problems.
Create data-driven programs using SAS Macro Language.
Create macro variables with a list of values.
Use indirect reference to macro variables.
Generate repetitive macro calls using the %DO loop, macro variable, and the EXECUTE routine.
Advanced Programming Techniques
Demonstrate the use of advanced data look-up techniques such as array processing, hash objects, formats, and merging.
Combine data using multiple set statements with KEY= option.
Combine data conditionally using multiple set statements.
Combine data with Proc SQL.
Reduce computing resource requirements by controlling the space required to store SAS data sets.
Use compression techniques, RLE (Run-Length Encoding) and RDC (Ross Data Compression).
Reduce length of numeric variables.
Eliminate variables and observations.
Use SAS views.
Use the FCMP procedure to create a user-defined function.
Define a SAS function. Example:
PROC FCMP OUTLIB=libref.data-set.pakage;
FUNTION function-name(argument-1 <$>,...,argument-m<$>) <$> ;
Programing statements
RETURN(expression);
ENDSUB;
QUIT;
Perform effective benchmarking.
Use the appropriate SAS System options.
Interpret the resulting resource utilization statistics for the Z/OS environment and for directory based OS.
Use SAS indexes.
Identify appropriate applications for using indexes.
Create and delete indexes using the DATA step, the DATASETS procedure, or the SQL procedure.
Compare techniques to eliminate duplicate data.
Use the DATA step.
Use the SORT procedure.
Use the SQL procedure.
Books:
SAS Certification Prep Guide: Advanced Programming for SAS 9, Fourth Edition
The official guide from the SAS Certification Program that covers all of the objectives tested in the exam. Topics include SQL processing with SAS, the SAS macro language, advanced SAS programming techniques, and optimizing SAS programs. Updated for V9.4, the content has been enhanced to better prepare students for the exam and now includes a chapter on creating functions with PROC FCMP which is covered in the exam.
Great news!
The SAS Certification Prep Guide is now included in our Base and Advanced Programming bundles to help you prepare for your SAS Certification success!
Practice:
View the sample questions for this exam.
Practice your skills with the SAS Certification Practice Exam: Advanced Programming for SAS 9
Access SAS software through the SAS University Edition.
Registration Options:
Visit Pearson VUE to register online. Candidates may not register directly at a Pearson VUE testing facility. A minimum of 24 hours is required for registration for returning candidates. First-time candidates require additional time.
Visit www.pearsonvue.com/sas. Follow these easy steps once on the site:
Attention first-time users:
You must "create" a new Web account within Pearson VUE before you can schedule a SAS exam. This can take up to two business days based on information provided to produce your username and password needed for exam registration. You will not have a SAS Candidate ID until after you have scheduled a SAS exam. It will be automatically assigned to you and sent via email.
Returning users:
If you have previously taken a SAS exam with Pearson VUE and created a Web account, you can use the "Sign In" to register for an exam. If you do not remember your sign-in information, there are links within Pearson VUE to help obtain this information.
If you need assistance with registration, look for "Need Help? Contact customer service" located within the Pearson VUE registration page that will provide a listing of local numbers where support is available.
Testing Locations
Locations for testing can be found at www.pearsonvue.com/sas under "Find a test location." During registration, you will chose a location to take your exam.
SAS offers monthly exam sessions in Cary, NC and at some US conferences. For a SAS-sponsored US exam session, visit SAS-sponsored Testing Events in the US. For SAS-sponsored testing outside the US, please contact your local SAS office.
Exam Pricing
Within North America and India, the fees associated with an exam offered through Pearson VUE is $180 USD.
Certification exam prices are subject to change. In some countries, different pricing and additional taxes may apply. Please visit www.pearsonvue.com/sas for exam pricing in your country.
Cancellation Policy
To cancel or reschedule your test appointment, visit www.pearsonvue.com/sas and select 'Cancel a Test' or 'Reschedule a Test.' Tests must be canceled more than 24 hours before the scheduled exam appointment time. Canceling with less than 24 hours' notice will forfeit your exam fee.
Customers who do not appear for a scheduled exam forfeit the full exam fee. If the exam fee was paid with a voucher, the voucher number will be invalidated and unavailable for future use.
Retake Policy
Candidates may attempt each certification exam up to five times in a 12-month period, waiting a minimum of 14 days between attempts. Exam charges are incurred for each exam attempt. Exams that do not comply with this retake policy will be considered invalid and will not be eligible for refund and/or a certification credential. Once a passing score is achieved on a specific exam, no further attempts are allowed on that exam.
Candidate Agreement
Candidates are encouraged to review the SAS Institute Inc. Global Certification Program Candidate Agreement prior to their exam day.
What to bring: Certification candidates are required to provide two forms of identification to the testing center, including one photo identification such as a driver's license or a valid passport. Both forms must display the candidate's signature. If you have questions regarding acceptable forms of id, please contact www.pearsonvue.com/contact.
Arriving at the test center: Candidates should plan to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled exam time. Candidates arriving more than 15 minutes late are not guaranteed exam availability or a refund.
Reference materials: To maintain the security of the test environment, candidates are not permitted to bring reference materials of any kind into the testing center.
Personal items: The only items allowed in the testing area are your identification. Please leave any backpacks, laptops, briefcases and other personal items at home. If you have personal items that cannot be left behind (such as purses), the testing center may have lockers available for use. No cameras, cell phones, audio players, or other electronic devices are allowed during exam sessions. Please refer to Pearson VUE Candidate Rules Agreement for more information.
All notes will be collected at the end of testing and no material may be removed from the testing event.
Score Report
You will receive an immediate pass/fail score upon completion of your exam attempt at your testing facility. The score report will display the percentage of items in each section that you answered correctly for your exam. Please note: These section scores are calculated on a per section basis and cannot be used in determining your total score. They are provided to you for descriptive purposes only.
Welcome E-mail and Certificate
If you pass your exam and meet all requirements for this credential, you will receive an e-mail from SAS with instructions providing access to your certificate and logo through the Certification Records Management System. This e-mail will be sent to the e-mail address you provided to Pearson VUE at exam registration. Some individual firewalls may send this e-mail to your junk folder. Please allow at least one week from your exam date to receive your e-mail.
Within Certification Records Management system, your certificate can be accessed on the left navigation bar under "Printable Documents." To print your certificate, your pop-up blocker should be disabled before clicking the "Print Now" button. Click on "Print Now" and your certificate will open in a new window where you can download and/or print.
Certain credentials require more than one exam to earn the credential. We encourage you to visit credentials and exams for more information. Please note, the candidate must first hold the SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 credential.
Public Registry of Certified Professionals
A Public Registry of SAS Certified Professionals is maintained within the SAS Certification Records Management system. If you do not wish for your name to appear in the Public Registry of SAS Certified Professionals, you can choose to be excluded by updating your personal information in the SAS Certification Records Management system.
Once you earn your credential, you'll enjoy these perks:
digital badge to share your success
20% off SAS training and books - U.S. only book discount valid in the SAS Bookstore
