SAS Training Classes & Certification Prep
Advance your analytics career with live, instructor-led SAS training from ONLC. Courses for enterprise analytics, reporting, and SAS certification preparation.
SAS Training Courses & Certifications
Live Online SAS Training — Prepare for Certification!
SAS is a trusted standard for enterprise analytics and is widely used in government, healthcare, and other regulated environments. ONLC’s instructor-led SAS training helps professionals develop strong data analysis and reporting skills using one of the most established platforms in the industry.
Our expert-led course prepares you for up to three certifications:
- SAS Base Programming Specialist
- SAS Programming Associate
- SAS Advanced Programming Professional (most topics included!)
Our training is the ideal prep for SAS Base Programming Specialist and SAS Programming Associate certifications plus it covers most of SAS Advanced Programming Professional certification. Many who have attended our hands-on training class have earned all 3 credentials. Earning SAS certification demonstrates your knowledge and strong proficiency using SAS.
With ONLC’s training, you’ll gain real-world SAS skills, guided by a live instructor in real time—no prerecorded videos! Register today for classes with ONLC to master SAS!
Interactive, Instructor-led SAS Training Courses
For most learners, instructor-led training is the most effective way to master SAS. Our fully interactive SAS classes are led by professional trainers who provide real-time support, monitor your progress, and offer assistance as needed. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in class discussions.
Attend classes from your own location 
using your own equipment, or from any of ONLC's centers coast to coast for an interruption-free environment. All courses are conducted in English and designed to foster an immersive learning experience.
Extra Value & Savings Learning SAS with ONLC
You get more with ONLC. Train with confidence knowing ONLC has a money-back satisfaction guarantee plus see a class a 2nd time with our optional free refresher course . These ONLC value-adds are available when students attend our public, instructor-led training classes.
Planning to take multiple classes with ONLC? Take advantage of our volume discount options - the more you buy in advance, the greater your savings. Explore Savings Options to maximize your learning opportunities with ONLC!
SAS Group Training: Targeted and Flexible
Get your team up to speed on SAS while saving time and money with group training from ONLC. Our training is flexible, available both online and on-site, and private sessions can be tailored to meet your team's specific goals, schedules and budgets.
Whether training is for a group of 10 or a division of 1,000, ONLC has the expertise, experienced trainers and dedicated support to ensure your SAS training is both impactful and successful. Discover more about our customized group training options and request a quote today by visiting Group Training .
SAS Training — Who Should Attend
ONLC’s SAS training is well suited for:
- Data analysts and reporting professionals working in enterprise environments
- Healthcare, government, and financial services staff operating in regulated industries
- Business intelligence teams using SAS for structured analytics and reporting
- Professionals preparing for SAS certification
- Organizations standardizing analytics across departments
Courses range from introductory through advanced levels for both new and experienced SAS users.
SAS Course Schedule & Prices
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Class Information
| Click Title for Dates & Outlines | Days | Fee |
| SAS | ||
| SAS Fundamentals | 3 | $1195 |
| SAS Programming Intermediate (Test-Prep for the SAS Associate and SAS Specialist Certificates) | 3 | $1195 |
| SAS Advanced Programming | 2 | $795 |
| SAS Macro Language 1: Essentials | 2 | $795 |
| SAS SQL | 2 | $795 |
SAS Certifications & Learning Paths
Attend ONLC's SAS training and you'll ready for as many as 3 SAS Certifications! Getting trained and earning a SAS authorized certificaiton can help you stand out from others in the field and proves you're skills.
SAS Base Programming Specialist
SAS Programming Associate
SAS Advanced Programming Professional
ONLC's one instructor-led class helps prepare attendees for up to 3 SAS certifications—Specialist and Associate level certifications PLUS most of the Professional level credential.
Prerequisites
Though no prior SAS experience is required to attend this course, students should already have experience using computer software including an understanding of file structure and general system commands.
SAS Instructor-led Training Course
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SAS Fundamentals
In this 3-day, hands-on, online instructor-led course you'll explore SAS 9.4 programming syntax and fundamentals needed to do data reports.
You'll also...
- Become familiar with SAS IDE
- Understand essential visualizations
- Know the fundamental statistical analysis required for most data science and analytics reports
- Clean up common data set problems
- Use linear progression for data prediction
- Write programs in SAS
This training helps prepare students for two SAS certificates: SAS Base Programming Specialist and SAS Programming Associate. Additionally, the content covers most of a third credential, SAS Advanced Programming Professional, with the exception of macros. Students who wish to pursue the advanced level certification may request the macros slide packet during class.†
See SAS Fundamentals course outline, dates and price
NOTE: Candidates for the Advanced Programming Professional credential must hold a current SAS 9 Base Programming Specialist or SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programming Using SAS 9.4 certification to be awarded the advanced certification.
SAS Exam Content Guides & Sample Questions
- SAS Base Programming Specialist Exam Guide | Sample Questions
- SAS 9.4 Programming Fundamentals Associate Exam Guide | Sample Questions
- SAS 9.4 Advanced Programming Professional Exam Guide | Sample Questions
SAS Practice Tests
Determine your readiness for the authorized exam by first taking the free practice exam.** Practice exams are available by individual credential. Once registered with SAS you'll have 180 days from activation to do the practice test. You'll receive a report score with performance details and will be able to review questions. Take the practice test as many times as needed within the 180 day period.
Free SAS Practice Exam **
SAS Authorized Certification Exams
A00-231: SAS 9.4 Base Programming
A00-215: SAS 9.4 Programming Fundamentals
A00-212: SAS 9.4 Advanced Programming
SAS Authorized Exams are administered by SAS and Pearson VUE .
Exams are offered separately and require individual registration. Achieving a passing score on an authorized exam earns the designated certification and you will be awarded a digital badge from SAS.
Frequently Asked Questions About Learning SAS
Do I need experience to attend SAS training?
Introductory SAS courses are designed for beginners with little or no prior experience. More advanced classes are available for professionals who already use SAS and want to deepen their expertise or prepare for certification. See class schedule
Are SAS classes live online?
Yes. All of our public SAS courses are delivered in a live, instructor-led virtual format. Participants attend scheduled sessions in real time and interact directly with the instructor.
What’s the best course to start learning SAS?
For beginners, an introductory SAS Programming course is the recommended starting point. From there, students may progress into advanced programming, analytics, or certification-focused training. Go to class schedule
Do you offer team training for SAS?
Yes. ONLC offers private, customized training for organizations using SAS. Group sessions can be tailored to specific workflows, reporting needs, or certification goals. Go to Group Training Solutions.
News & Offers
Volume Discounts with ONLC Learning Credits
Get maximum buying power and flexibility with ONLC Learning Credits. They're a great way tosecure a substantial volume discount on end-user and technical courses and can be used for live, instructor-led & self-study, On-Demand learning formats. Credits are good for up to a year! See details & pricing .
Live Classes from Home
You can attend our same live, instructor-led classes from the comfort and convenience of your own home. The setup is really easy and you don't have to have the class software on your device. Follow our easy setup video . If you're still not sure about the setup after watching the video contact an ONLC Advisor toll free for assistance.
Questions?
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** SAS Practice exams are through SAS and at the time this page was created were free of charge. Moving forward should a fee be required for the SAS Practice Tests, ONLC will NOT be responsible for any such fees or charges.
† Macros slide packet is only available to ONLC students attending and completing our instructor-led SAS Fundamentals training course.