INFORMATION REGARDING SAS AND ITS USE FOR PHARMACY STUDENTS

Source: http://support.sas.com/certify/ Types of sas programs

SAS Foundation
SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9
Programmer/Analyst Both programming credentials are appropriate for programmers, analysts, data managers or anyone writing SAS programs to access and manage data to perform queries and analyses. These credentials are also appropriate as foundation knowledge for many other job roles.

SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9

Clinical Trials Programmer/Analyst This credential is appropriate for professionals who use SAS software to analyze clinical trials data and produce reports for submission to regulatory authorities.

SAS Analytics
SAS Certified Predictive Modeler Using SAS Enterprise Miner 5 or 6
Data Miner The Predictive Modeling credential is appropriate for those SAS Enterprise Miner users who perform predictive analytics.

SAS Certified Statistical Business Analyst Using SAS 9: Regression and Modeling
SAS Analyst The Statistical Business Analyst credential is appropriate for professionals who solve business problems by performing statistical analyses and predictive modeling using SAS/STAT software.

SAS Administration
SAS Certified Platform Administrator for SAS 9
Platform Administrators The Platform Administrator credential was designed for those IT administrators responsible for installing, configuring, administering and maintaining the platform for SAS Business Analytics.

SAS Data Management

SAS Certified Data Integration Developer for SAS 9
Data Integration Developer The DI Developer credential will be designed for those SAS Users leveraging the platform for SAS Business Analytics to collect, store, and cleanse data in preparation for reporting and analysis.

SAS Enterprise Business Intelligence

SAS Certified BI Content Developer for SAS 9
BI Content Developer The BI Content Developer credential is designed for those SAS Users who are responsible for building, implementing, and customizing SAS interface applications.

"SAS BASE PROGRAMMER": The SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 credential is the ideal certification for those relatively new to SAS programming or new to SAS certification. It is also the principle certification for other advanced certifications available from SAS. Candidates should be familiar with the enhancements and new functionality that are available in SAS 9.2. Successful candidates should have experience in programming and data management using SAS 9 and should be able to: Import and export raw data files Manipulate and transform data Combine SAS data sets Create basic detail and summary reports using SAS procedures Identify and correct data, syntax and programming logic errors. SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 Credential: The SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 credential represents the upper echelon of SAS programmers. Those who earn the advanced programming credential have demonstrated a high level of proficiency in SAS programming expertise and are a much sought after commodity in the global job market. A SAS advanced programmer should have current SAS programming and data management experience. Successful candidates should be skilled in tasks such as o Using advanced DATA step programming statements and efficiency techniques to solve complex problems o Writing and interpreting SAS SQL code o Creating and using the SAS MACRO facility.

Candidates for the SAS Advanced Programming for SAS 9 exam should be familiar with enhancements and new functionality that are available in SAS 9.2. The candidate must currently hold a SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 credential SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9: SAS is the de facto industry standard for clinical data analysis and reporting in the life sciences/pharmaceutical industry. This credential validates a candidates' ability to apply SAS programming skills to clinical trials data. A candidate for this exam should have experience in Clinical trials process Accessing, managing, and transforming clinical trials data Statistical procedures and macro programming Reporting clinical trials results Validating clinical trial data reporting. There are two methods available to earn this credential: Pass the Clinical Trials Programming Using SAS 9 exam or if you currently hold the SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 credential: Pass the Clinical Trials Programming Using SAS 9 Accelerated Version exam

Register for an Exam The SAS Global Certification program offers SAS users around the world the opportunity to put their SAS expertise to the test. SAS Certified Base Programmer for SAS 9 SAS Certified Advanced Programmer for SAS 9 SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer Using SAS 9 SAS Certified Predictive Modeler Using SAS Enterprise Miner 5 or 6 SAS Certified Platform Administrator 9 SAS Certified Data Integration Developer for SAS 9 SAS Certified BI Content Developer for SAS 9

What is Certification? The SAS Global Certification program was created to recognize SAS software users who can demonstrate an in-depth understanding of SAS software. SAS certifications are developed according to defined international standards and based on survey results and feedback from our users. SAS' goals for the program include: Establishing a universal standard for measuring SAS software knowledge Developing an internationally recognized certification program Increasing the level of SAS software knowledge in the marketplace.

SAS offers six globally recognized certifications. Designed in tracks, each certification requires the successful completion of one or more exams to earn a credential. Benefits Set Yourself Apart Become More With a professional certification from SAS you will set yourself apart from the competition by earning the only globally-recognized credential endorsed by SAS. Put your SAS skills to the test today and reap the benefits tomorrow. Learn more.

Hire Qualified Employees Demand More Hiring a candidate with SAS credentials means you're getting a qualified professional with proven proficiency in SAS. Not to mention that it's proven to increase individual productivity levels. Why should you become a SAS Certified Professional? The SAS Global Certification program provides you a means to validate your SAS software skills and earn industry recognition for your knowledge. With a professional certification from SAS you will set yourself apart from the competition today by earning the only globally-recognized credential endorsed by SAS. Invest in yourself today and reap the benefits tomorrow. Benefits of certification for the individual Increases your career opportunities and marketability Enhances your credibility as a technical professional Assesses your knowledge of SAS software Allows you to earn industry validation for your knowledge How do I become SAS Certified? Three Steps to Become SAS Certified: 1) Determine which certification path is best for you SAS offers certifications on the following topics - programming, administration of the SAS 9.2 platform, data integration, and business intelligence. Determine which certification most meets your needs and get started today! Get a Credential and Exams Overview 2) Prepare for your exams Several training resources are available to help you prepare for exams. Whether you prefer self-study or instructor-led training we have the tools for you. View Available Training Resources

3) Schedule and Complete Your exam(s) Exams are administered by Prometric with locations worldwide, and exam events are held at various SAS offices around the world. Exam registration is offered by phone or online for your convenience.

HOW SAS IS USEFUL FOR PHARMACY STUDENTS:

SAS is useful in clinical trials department to maintain data record, interpretation of collected data, and finally summarizing the data to provide conclusion about of certain drug...sas programmer is preferred in clinical trials because it takes years to complete clinical trials so huge amount of data samples record has to be maintained so sas makes it easier to compare older record with new record in short time.....

In analysis and pharmaceutics department they are useful in evaluations... anova table. Shelf life, bioavailability, and bioequivalence can be calculated easily.....

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