Learners will be able to create dynamic SAS programs, automate repetitive tasks, manage macro variables, debug macro behavior, and integrate SQL-driven automation to optimize real-world data processes. This comprehensive course provides a complete journey from foundational macro concepts to advanced automation techniques using SAS Enterprise Guide.
Mastering SAS Macros: Build, Automate & Optimize Programs
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Mastering SAS Macros: Build, Automate & Optimize Programs
This course is part of Advanced SAS Programming, Macros & Reporting Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
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1 week to complete
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What you'll learn
Create and manage SAS macros using variables, conditional logic, and text manipulation.
Automate data workflows by integrating macros with SQL and SAS Enterprise Guide processes.
Debug and optimize macro-driven programs to build efficient, scalable SAS automation solutions.
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January 2026
Assessments
20 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Advanced SAS Programming, Macros & Reporting Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of SAS Macros using SAS Enterprise Guide, guiding them from basic macro concepts to early automation techniques and essential macro interactions across program steps.
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8 videos4 assignments
This module explores core macro mechanics, including macro variable creation, macro debugging techniques, parameter handling, and the logical foundations needed to build reliable macro programs.
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10 videos4 assignments
This module deepens macro programming proficiency by examining text manipulation, macro symbol tables, logical expressions, and the construction of dynamic SAS statements for advanced automation.
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11 videos4 assignments
This module demonstrates how macros support real-world SAS programming tasks, emphasizing step processing, flow control (including GOTO logic), dataset creation, and the use of different macro interfaces.
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10 videos4 assignments
This final module focuses on connecting SAS Macros with PROC SQL, demonstrating how SQL-generated macro variables, CALL SYMPUT interactions, and program command execution enable data-driven automation.
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8 videos4 assignments
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