Learn to design, automate, and optimize SAS programs using powerful macro techniques. In this course, learners will develop the ability to explain macro processing, create and manage macro variables, apply macro functions, and implement conditional and iterative logic for dynamic code generation.
Master SAS Macros for Dynamic and Automated Programming
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Explain SAS macro processing and create macro variables, functions, and parameter-driven programs.
Implement conditional and iterative macro logic to generate dynamic, reusable SAS code
Debug, optimize, and manage SAS macros to improve program efficiency and maintainability.
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February 2026
Assessments
16 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundational concepts of SAS Macros, including how macro processing works, how macro variables are created and referenced, and how macros enable dynamic, reusable SAS programming.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module focuses on essential macro functions used for text manipulation, masking special characters, and dynamically creating macro variables to build flexible, data-driven SAS applications.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments
This module covers how SAS Macros are defined, executed, and debugged, with emphasis on parameter passing, symbol tables, and scope management for writing robust and maintainable macros.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
This module explores conditional execution, iterative processing, arithmetic and logical expressions, and practical applications such as dataset indexing to solve real-world SAS programming scenarios using macros.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
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