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SAS® Data Engineer Course

Master the Data Management techniques with SAS

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About the Course

The SAS® Data Engineer Program is designed to build your expertise in Data Management using SAS Studio Flows(ETL), Data Quality, SAS Programming and Macro facility. Gain hands-on experience with SAS Viya® - the cloud native high-performance software platform to quickly transform raw data into operational insights that support every kind of decision your organization makes and become job-ready for high-demand roles.

Why Choose SAS?

SAS is a global leader in analytics and data management with nearly 50 years of innovation. SAS-certified professionals are highly valued by top employers worldwide.

Why enrol in the SAS Data Engineer Course?

  • Industry-Recognized Certification – Gain a credential that enhances employability.
  • High-Demand Skillset – Master ETL, SQL, and data transformation for top job roles.
  • Hands-On Learning – Work with real-world datasets and automation tools.
  • Expert-Led Training – Learn from SAS-certified professionals with industry experience.

Who Should Enrol?

  • Aspiring Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and BI Developers
  • Software Engineers & IT Professionals looking to specialize in data management
  • Fresh Graduates & Career Changers aiming for high-paying data roles

What You Will Learn?

  • SAS Programming & Data Manipulation
  • SQL Processing & Data Transformation
  • ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) Techniques
  • Data Quality Best Practices
  • Automating Workflows with SAS Macros
  • Leveraging SAS Viya® for Advanced Analytics

Career Opportunities after Certification

  • Data Engineer – Build scalable data pipelines for analytics
  • ETL Developer – Work on data transformations for business intelligence
  • Data Analyst – Analyze large datasets using SQL & SAS Viya®
  • SAS Developer – Specialize in SAS-based automation & data workflows
  • Data Manager – Oversee data governance and processing

 

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Data Engineer

You are the foundation of successful analytics, ensuring that data is highly usable when it reaches data scientists.

SAS courses teach you how to build scalable data pipelines that deliver trusted, high-quality insights while ensuring compliance and governance of analytical assets.

$100,300

average salary

22.89%

projected job growth

31,000

jobs in 2025

Data from Blog, Data Engineering Trends in 2025 - Merit Data and Technology Limited

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LEVEL
Fundamental

PRICE
Paid

SAS® Programming 1:
Essentials

This course teaches SAS programming for data access, exploration, and analysis. It's the entry point for data science, machine learning, and AI. Prerequisite for other SAS courses.

SAS® Programming 2: Data Manipulation Techniques

This course teaches data manipulation using the SAS DATA step and procedures to access, transform, and summarize data providing a finer control over data management through programming.

Global Certification: SAS® Certified Specialist: Base Programming Using SAS 9.4

SAS® Macro Language 1:
Essentials

This course focuses on using the SAS macro facility to design, write, and debug macro programs, emphasizing how to write reusable, dynamic programs and automate repetitive processing in SAS reducing your development and maintenance time.

Managing and Querying Data Using Flows in SAS Studio

Master managing and querying data with our introductory course on using steps in flows, an intuitive point and click tool that visualizes data pipelines in SAS Studio on the SAS Viya platform.

Developing Custom Steps with SAS® Studio Analyst

The course teaches you how to develop custom steps to create a user interface to dynamically customize SAS code that can then be shared, reused, and executed in SAS Studio.

Using SAS® Studio Engineer Steps in SAS® Studio Flows

This course demonstrates how to take your point-and-click SAS Studio Flow skills to the next level with SAS Studio Engineer. This advanced SAS Studio license includes steps that enable you to integrate data, improve data quality, and perform specialized data transformation tasks while working with a variety of data types.

SAS recognized as a top programming language for jobs

SAS was ranked #5 in IEEE Spectrum's 2024 Top Programming Languages Jobs ranking, which measures employer demand. This ranking reinforces the value of incorporating SAS into analytics curricula and emphasizes its relevance alongside other major languages like Python and SQL. IEEE Spectrum is the flagship publication of the IEEE, the world’s largest professional organization dedicated to engineering and applied sciences.

SAS Certification & Digital Badges

By 2027, 80% of Global 2000 organizations will prioritize certifications & IT training to bridge the tech skills gap.

  • Earn a Globally Recognized SAS® Certification – Stand out in the job market.
  • Get a Digital Badge – Showcase your skills on LinkedIn, resumes, and job applications.
SAS Learn Badge for Programming
LEARN

Awarded to those who take and pass a training course from SAS, in most formats.
SAS Certified Badge
CERTIFIED

Awarded to those who show proficiency by passing one or more SAS certification exams.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need programming experience for this course?

No prior coding experience is required. Basic SQL knowledge is helpful but not mandatory.

What is the SAS Certification exam format?

The exam consists of multiple-choice and hands-on programming questions covering Base SAS to test your knowledge on concepts, syntax, and its application to manipulate, analyze and report on data.

Can beginners enrol in this course?

Absolutely! The course is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals looking to upskill.

Who should join this course?

Ideal for Computer Science, IT, Statistics, and Engineering students/professionals with basic programming knowledge.

What does it cover?

  • Base SAS Programming – Core foundation technology for data access, transformation, analysis, and reporting
  • SAS Macro Facility – To support automation and customization
  • SAS Viya – Cloud Native software platform
  • SAS Studio – Develop Codes and Flows
  • SAS Data Quality – Cleanse Data

Will I learn to handle DBMS and external data?

Yes, using SAS/ACCESS interfaces, Proc SQL and PROC FedSQL, you'll work with Microsoft Excel, DBMS data (Microsoft Access, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle) and raw data file (txt, csv, etc). Learn how to pass explicit and implicit SQL queries.

What certifications can I earn?

SAS Certified Specialist: Base Programming

What career roles does this prepare me for?

Data Engineer, Data Analyst, and SAS Programmer.

How do I enrol or get more details?

You can call us at 98985 08693 or email training.india@sas.com
Alternatively, you can share your contact details and email id, our training advisor will get in touch.

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