The SAS Certification Prep Guide: Advanced Programming for SAS9, Fourth Edition, prepares you to take the Advanced Programming for SAS 9 exam. Major topics include SQL processing with SAS, the SAS macro language, advanced SAS programming techniques, and optimizing SAS programs, as well as a new chapter on creating functions with PROC FCMP.

You will also become familiar with the enhancements and new functionality that are available in SAS 9. New or experienced SAS users will find this guide to be an invaluable resource that covers the objectives tested on the exam. The text contains quizzes that enable you to test your understanding of material in each chapter. Quiz solutions are included at the end of the book.

Candidates must earn the SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 Credential before taking the SAS Advanced Programming for SAS 9 exam.You’ll find instructions on how to obtain sample data when accessing SAS through SAS Enterprise Guide, SAS Studio, SAS University Edition, and the SAS windowing environment. This edition provides significant improvements to numerous examples, making the code even more efficient.

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