Process big data efficiently with SAS® Viya®. Master the programming enhancements offered in SAS Viya for accelerated data processing and analysis.

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Distributed Programming in SAS® Viya® for Data Analysts SpecializationSAS

What you will learn

Load data into SAS Cloud Analytic Services
Modify DATA step and SQL procedure code to execute in CAS
Use CAS-enabled procedures and CAS actions
Connect to the CAS server to access and manage data.
Use CASL to prepare and analyze data.
Create reports and visualizations using SAS Viya.

Skills you will gain

About this Specialization

SAS Viya is a cloud-enabled, in-memory analytics engine that provides quick, accurate and reliable analytical insights. This professional certificate program is designed for experienced SAS programmers who want to leverage the power of SAS Cloud Analytics Services (CAS) to access, manage, and analyze in-memory tables. You will write SAS programs to execute in CAS using standard SAS syntax, including the DATA step, FedSQL, and procedures. You will also use the native CAS programming language (CASL) to process in-memory data. These skills prepare you for the SAS Viya Programming certification exams.

Applied Learning Project

Graded quizzes are included at the conclusion of each lesson to assess proficiency. Learners also have the option to complete practice exams in preparation for either the SAS Viya Programming Specialist or SAS Viya Programming Associate certification exams.

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Approximately 3 months to complete

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100% online courses

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Beginner Level

Approximately 3 months to complete

Suggested pace of 4 hours/week

English

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Hands-on Project

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There are 3 Courses in this Specialization

Course1

Course 1

SAS® Programming for Distributed Computing in SAS® Viya®

Welcome to the SAS Programming for Distributed Computing in SAS Viya course. SAS Viya is an AI, analytic and data management platform running on a scalable, distributed, cloud-native architecture. In this course you will learn how to modify existing Base SAS programs to execute in SAS Viya. The programs you create will leverage the power of SAS Cloud Analytic Services (CAS) to access, manage, and analyze in-memory tables.

This is an advanced course, intended for learners with SAS programming experience. To be successful, you should be able to access data via SAS libraries, read and prepare data with the DATA step, query data using PROC SQL, and summarize data with the MEANS and FREQ procedures. This foundational knowledge can be acquired in the Coursera SAS Programmer specialization. By the end of the course, you will be able to: - Load data into SAS Cloud Analytic Services - Modify DATA step and SQL procedure code to execute in CAS - Use CAS-enabled procedures - Write CASL code to execute CAS actions

Course2

Course 2

CASL Programming for Distributed Computing in SAS® Viya®

Welcome to the CASL Programming for Distributed Computing in SAS Viya course. SAS Viya is an AI, analytic and data management platform running on a scalable, distributed, cloud-native architecture.

In this course you will learn how how to use the native CAS programming language (CASL) to leverage SAS Cloud Analytics Services (CAS), the high-performance, in-memory analytics and distributed computing engine in SAS Viya . You will learn how to use CASL to access, explore, prepare, analyze, and summarize data in the CAS server's massively parallel processing environment. This is an advanced course, intended for learners with at least one year of programming experience with a modern language: (SAS, R, Python, SQL, and so on), and at least one year of experience working with data. To be successful in this course, you should have a general understanding of fundamental computer programming concepts and the data analytics lifecycle. By the end of the course, you will be able to: - Understand and use various SAS Viya servers. - Connect to the CAS server to access and manage data. - Use CASL to explore, prepare and analyze data. - Create reports and visualizations using SAS Viya.

Course3

Course 3

Preparing for the SAS® Viya® Programming Certification Exam

Welcome to the Preparing for the SAS Viya Programming Certification Exam course. This is the third and final course in the Coursera SAS Programmer specialization. You will apply what you have learned in the first two courses by writing code to execute in SAS Cloud Analytic Services and practicing for the SAS certification exams.

This is an advanced course, intended for learners who have completed the first two courses in the Coursera SAS Programmer specialization: SAS Programming for Distributed Computing in SAS Viya and CASL Programming for Distributed Computing in SAS Viya. By the end of the course, you be prepared to take either of these SAS credential exams: - SAS® Viya® Programming Associate - SAS® Viya® Programming Specialist

Instructors

Stacey Syphus

Peter Styliadis

Senior Technical Training Consultant

SAS Education

13,888 Learners

5 Courses

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Through innovative software and services, SAS empowers and inspires customers around the world to transform data into intelligence. SAS is a trusted analytics powerhouse for organizations seeking immediate value from their data. A deep bench of analytics solutions and broad industry knowledge keep our customers coming back and feeling confident. With SAS®, you can discover insights from your data and make sense of it all. Identify what’s working and fix what isn’t. Make more intelligent decisions. And drive relevant change.

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Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?
This Specialization doesn't carry university credit, but some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
How long does it take to complete the Specialization?
The specialization is organized into a 12-week schedule. It is recommended that learners spend 2-5 hours a week.
What background knowledge is necessary?
Learners should be familiar with the SAS programming language, including SAS libraries, DATA step, PROC SQL, and the MEANS and FREQ procedures. You can acquire this foundational knowledge by taking the SAS Programmer specialization.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
Yes, you should take the three courses in the following order:
SAS® Programming for Distributed Computing in SAS® Viya®
CASL Programming for Distributed Computing in SAS® Viya®
Preparing for the SAS® Viya® Programming Certification Exam
What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?
You will be able to write SAS programs to execute in CAS using standard SAS syntax, including the DATA step, FedSQL, and procedures.
You will be able to use the native CAS programming language (CASL) to process in-memory data.
You will be prepared to take either of the SAS Viya Programming certification exams.

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