Generating detail reports by working with a single table, joining tables, or using set operators in the SQL procedure.
Generating summary reports by working with a single table, joining tables, or using set operators in the SQL procedure.
Construct sub-queries and in-line views within an SQL procedure step.
Comparing solving a problem using the SQL procedure versus using traditional SAS programming techniques.
Accessing dictionary tables using the SQL procedure.
CERTIFICATES
SAS Advanced
State of the Industry
SAS Analytics provides an integrated environment for predictive and descriptive modeling, data mining, text analytics, forecasting, optimization, simulation, experimental design and more. From dynamic visualization to predictive modeling, model deployment and process optimization, SAS provides a range of techniques and processes for the collection, classification, analysis, and interpretation of data to reveal patterns, anomalies, key variables and relationships, leading ultimately to new insights and better answers faster. This instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to leverage SAS tool to analyze data about customers, suppliers, operations, performance and more.
- English
- 30 hours*
- As per demand
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* Morning, evening, weekends
Who Should Apply
Working professionals who wish to gain expertise in SAS.
Azemat Imani
STQA
Sihame B
BI Developer
Karla P
Java Developer
Rosana N
Java Developer
Under Development
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN COURSE OUTLINE
SAS Advanced
Creating and using user-defined and automatic macro variables within the SAS Macro Language.
Automating programs by defining and calling macros using the SAS Macro Language.
Understanding the use of macro functions.
Using various system options that are available for macro debugging and displaying values of user-defined and automatic macro variables in the SAS log.
Creating data-driven programs using SAS Macro Language.
Demonstrating the use of advanced data look-up techniques such as array processing, hash objects, formats, and combining/merging data.
Reducing computing resource requirements by controlling the space required to store SAS data sets using compression techniques, length statements, or eliminating variables and observations.
Developing SAS programs which incorporate data step views and use the FCMP procedure.
Performing effective benchmarking by using the appropriate SAS System options and interpreting the resulting resource utilization statistics.
Identifying appropriate applications for using indexes and create them using the DATA step, the DATASETS procedure, or the SQL procedure.
Comparing techniques to eliminate duplicate data using the DATA step, the SORT procedure, and the SQL procedure.
CERTIFICATION EXAMS
Certificate of participation in ‘Statistical Analysis Software Advanced Programmer course.
TOP REASON
TO JOIN MCIT
- Industry-relevant, job-ready programs
- Internship possibilities
- Eligibility for off-campus work permit program [ocwpp]
- Eligibility for post-graduation work permit [pgwp]
- Eligibility for points under Quebec’s immigration policy
- Scholarships and financial aid
INSTRUCTOR SPOTLIGHT
Ayda Ghasemi
I am a SQL instructor at MCIT and a member of the Data and BI team at Couche-Tard. I have expertise in Microsoft Azure stack on-premises and in Azure cloud. I hold a bachelors in Physics and an MBA. I also spent a year as a BI developer at MCIT.
Dhruv Gusain
Enterprise Java developer with a passion for sports. My Aim, to have a connection with the students and make them understand the crux of any concept.
Gregory Shinder
I love working with SQL Server, especially to solve performance problems. Have a poor-performing query? Challenge accepted! I also like to design and implement high availability and disaster recovery solutions. When I’m not trying to break another SQL server, you’ll find me teaching SQL.
Haythem Rehouma
I am a full-stack and mobile developer who works on native mobile (Android and iOS) and cross-platform (PhoneGap/Ionic/ReactNative/Angular) apps for both business and consumer customers. Examples of my apps included location-based services and sensors.
Jiji Raghavan
I am a software QA instructor at MCIT where I help students focus on their vision by guiding them through each phase of their career. I have 6 years of experience as a QA engineer and 2 years in teaching. It motivates me as I can see myself as an agent of change in my students’ life. I want to inspire all of my students to be ambitious and make a difference in their life and career.
Kashyap Vedantam
With more than 6 years of industry experience, I’ve developed many applications in various programming languages. I hold a masters in applied computer science from Concordia and am a certified Microsoft SQL developer. I seek to create a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating and makes students feel valued. "Grow by learning something new every day."
Souleyman Sidibe
I am an experienced IT project manager with significant expertise in business intelligence (BI). I hold high-level degrees in IT networking, telecommunications, business intelligence, and programming. I’ve previously worked as a database specialist, an ETL developer, a BI analyst, and a business analyst. My main motivation in teaching is to transfer the knowledge that helps others fulfill themselves.
Toufik Lazri
I am a university graduate in computer engineering and have been developing and implementing computer applications for more than 25 years. I have been teaching Java technologies for more than 10 years. I enjoy passing on my knowledge in a clear and dynamic way in order for students to make a successful transition to the labor market.
Vimal Kapoor
I am a dynamic IT professional with experience in corporate IT systems, network support solutions, and Wipro technologies. I have the proven ability to provide creative and effective server and networking strategies for all Microsoft operating systems and server products.
Aimable Karangwa
I hold a masters in IT management and am a Certified Business Analyst Professional (CBAP), a PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP), and have obtained a PRINCE2 Foundation certification. I have 17 Years of experience as a senior business analyst consultant.
Iraj Hedayati
I'm leading the data team at Guavus, a major data analytics company, working with the Hadoop ecosystem. I hold a master's degree in computer science and one in software engineering. I was always eager to pursue teaching, an activity that I thoroughly enjoy.COMMUNITY TESTIMONIAL
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Sanketh Joshi — STQA Student
