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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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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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There are 5 modules in this course

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.

Across five structured modules, learners progressively strengthen their macro skills—beginning with simple macro construction and variable handling, then advancing into conditional logic, text manipulation, flow control, dataset creation, and SQL-powered macro integration. Each lesson combines conceptual clarity with practical demonstrations, enabling learners to apply macro programming confidently in business, analytics, reporting, and automation scenarios. What makes this course unique is its step-by-step, example-driven approach based on real video walkthroughs, interactive macro usage, and practical debugging strategies. Learners benefit from clear explanations, scenario-based practice, and structured quizzes designed to reinforce mastery at every stage. By completing this course, learners will be equipped to streamline SAS workflows, reduce manual programming effort, and produce scalable, intelligent SAS automation solutions essential for modern data environments.

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.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videos Total 64 minutes

Introduction Macros SAS EG 8 minutes
Introduction Macros SAS EG Continues 11 minutes
Basic Example of Macros SAS EG 10 minutes
Working on Basic Example 2 12 minutes
Working on Basic Example 3 7 minutes
Working on Basic Example 4 4 minutes
Sasmacros Interative 7 minutes
Passing Information Between Program Steps 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Getting Started with SAS Macros 10 minutes
First Steps Into Macro Programming 10 minutes
Strengthening Your Macro Basics 10 minutes
Graded - Foundations of SAS Macros 30 minutes

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.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videos Total 87 minutes

SAS Macros Debugging 12 minutes
SAS Macros Debugging Continues 9 minutes
Displaying Macros Variable Values 5 minutes
SAS Macros LET 9 minutes
Placing Text Before a Macro Variable 7 minutes
Placing Text After a Macro Variable 7 minutes
Creating Macro Programs 9 minutes
Working on Macro Saleschart 11 minutes
Executing Macro Listfarm 11 minutes
The Parambuff Option 9 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Understanding Macro Behavior 10 minutes
Working with Macro Variables 10 minutes
Creating and Executing Macro Programs 10 minutes
Graded - Debugging, Variables & Core Macro Mechanics 30 minutes

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.

What's included

11 videos4 assignments

11 videos Total 110 minutes

Calculating Percentage in Macro Programs 8 minutes
Working on Macro MAKEDS 5 minutes
Understanding Macro Symbol Tables 11 minutes
Process of Macro Programs 9 minutes
Applying SAS Language 11 minutes
Using Logical Expressions 12 minutes
Extracting Text 12 minutes
Web Design Title 10 minutes
Performing Macro Variables 11 minutes
Writing Title Statement 9 minutes
SAS Steps for Processing 11 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Logic & Processing Within Macros 10 minutes
Programming Flow & Text Handling 10 minutes
Titles, Steps & Data Processing 10 minutes
Graded - Advanced Macro Programming Concepts 30 minutes

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.

What's included

10 videos4 assignments

10 videos Total 87 minutes

Statements Within A Step 10 minutes
Profit Computed Format 10 minutes
Examples on Processing 12 minutes
Building SAS Steps 8 minutes
Sales in ITS 6 minutes
Sas Macros GOTO 11 minutes
Sas Macros GOTO Continue 7 minutes
Interfaces to Macro Facility 8 minutes
Creating Data Set 6 minutes
Creating Macro Variables 9 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Building & Refining SAS Steps 10 minutes
Real-World Macro Use Cases 10 minutes
Macro Interfaces & Data Creation 10 minutes
Graded - Practical SAS Processing & Flow Control 30 minutes

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.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videos Total 71 minutes

Executing with Call Symput 6 minutes
Executing Program Commands 8 minutes
Call Specific Macro 12 minutes
Obtaining Macro Variables 10 minutes
Macro Get Sale Name 6 minutes
Using The Into Clause 11 minutes
Clause in Proc SQL 9 minutes
Storing Values of Proc SQL 9 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Executing Macros & Working With CALL SYMPUT 10 minutes
Retrieving and Managing Macro Values 10 minutes
SQL-Powered Macros 10 minutes
Graded - SQL Integration, Execution & Retrieval 30 minutes

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