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SAS® Academy for Clinical Programming

Official Clinical SAS Certification Course | Trusted by Top CRO's | Aligned with Global Clinical Trials Standards

SAS Academy for Clinical Programming – Official SAS training trusted by CROs and aligned with global clinical trials standards

 

SAS® Academy for Clinical Programming

Official Clinical SAS Certification Course | Trusted by Top CRO's | Aligned with Global Clinical Trials Standards

SAS Certified Clinical Trials Programmer

This Clinical SAS course is the only authorised and best-in-class training offered by SAS Institute, leading to Clinical SAS Programming Certification. Delivered online with instructor-led, hands-on classes on licensed SAS software, this weekend program equips graduates from pharmacy, life sciences, and related fields to build careers in clinical programming with CROs, pharma, and healthcare organizations.

About the Program

This official Clinical SAS programming course provides a complete learning pathway for students and professionals aiming to enter or grow in clinical research and analytics. It combines structured clinical SAS training with global certification outcomes, giving learners both technical expertise and industry recognition.

Program highlights

  • 175+ hours of online instructor-led classes through weekend sessions, self-paced modules, and practical labs
  • Leads to 2 global certifications, widely valued by CROs, pharma, and healthcare employers
  • Suitable for Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Biostatistics, Data Analytics, BCA, and MCA graduates, along with working professionals seeking transition
  • 12 months of support with eLearning access, SAS course materials, recordings, lab hours, exam prep guidance, and flexible fee payment options
  • Extended learning in Data Literacy, SAS Analytics, Generative AI, and Responsible AI, ensuring learners are placement ready for diverse roles in clinical programming and data analysis
  • Image of SAS Certified Digital Badge issued on clearing the Certification exam.
  • SAS Knowledge Badge

Who Should Enroll

This program is designed for individuals and professionals who want to build or advance a career in clinical programming and analytics:

  • Fresh graduates in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biostatistics, or Data Analytics
  • BCA/MCA and IT professionals seeking to transition into the healthcare and clinical research domain
  • Statisticians and data analysts looking to specialize in clinical trial programming
  • Pharmaceutical and CRO professionals aiming to strengthen their expertise with official SAS certification
  • Working professionals who want a career switch into clinical research, data science, or regulatory analytics

Detailed Curriculum

The Clinical SAS Program is divided into 2 major structured tracks:.

SAS® Clinical Programming for Clinical Research

Duration: 130+ hours | Prepares you for the SAS Base Programming Certification exam

Build a strong foundation in clinical data handling, automation, regulatory frameworks, and hands-on CDISC implementation training using real clinical trial data. This clinical course with real-world datasets is a pre-requisite track for Track 2.

You will Learn:

  • Base SAS programming for clinical data preparation
  • SAS Macro Language-1: Essentials for macro programming in clinical trials and automation of repetitive workflows
  • SAS SQL 1: Essentials for efficient data manipulation
  • Programming for Clinical Trials
    • Introduction to Clinical Trials Research
    • CDISC Study Data Tabulation Model (SDTM) Guidelines
    • Implementing the CDISC SDTM with Base SAS
    • CDISC Analysis Datasets Model (ADaM) Guidelines
    • Implementing the CDISC ADaM with Base SAS
    • Implementing the CDISC SDTM and ADaM with Macro Programming and SQL

SAS® Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting for Clinical Trials

Duration: 45 hours | Prepares you for the SAS Clinical Trials Programmer Certification exam

Focus on clinical trial reporting, biostatistics in clinical research, statistical procedures, regulatory submissions training, including advanced outputs like SDTM, ADaM, and TLFs. You will master:

  • SAS Report Writing: Essentials
  • Data Visualization Using SAS ODS Graphics
  • Statistics: Introduction to Anova, Regression and Logistic Regression
  • Analysis of Clinical Trials
    • Generate TLFs for regulatory submissions
    • Introduce Define-xml for submission readiness
    • Validating Outputs
    • Clinical Trial Data Analysis using Statistical Procedures

Additionally, the curriculum builds cross-functional capabilities for clinical research roles through self-paced learning in:

Data Literacy | SAS Analytics | SAS Programming for R Users | Generative AI using SAS | Data Science with SAS Viya & Python | Responsible Innovation & AI Ethics


Participants also enrol for select courses within these tracks depending on their requirements.

Success Stories

Our graduates are now driving innovation at leading CROs and pharma organizations across India and globally. Discover how SAS-certified clinical programming training transforms careers.


  • Training and certification in BASE and Clinical SAS gave me a solid foundation in clinical data programming. The hands-on approach and expert guidance boosted my confidence and helped me apply advanced techniques to real-world projects. — Joydip Pal, Associate Clinical SAS Programmer, Fortrea


  • Thanks to SAS India Education for guiding my Clinical SAS journey from training to job placement. The expert-led teaching, hands-on demos, and post-course support helped me stand out in job searches with certification and digital badges. — Ratnabhaskar A, Statistical Programmer, ICON plc


  • SAS enabled statistical accuracy and faster insights in clinical trial analytics. With AI, predictive modeling, and Excel/Azure integration, I became job-ready for healthcare research roles. — Pramod Amrutphale, Biostatistician, Cognizant


  • My SAS journey bridged clinical knowledge and data science. From patient care to programming power, this program gave me the skills to translate clinical data into meaningful research insights. — Dr. P. B. Moulyaa, Associate Biostatistics Programmer, Premier Research


  • From Base to Clinical SAS, this program gave me practical skills directly applicable to my work. A great decision for my career — it opened new opportunities, backed by continuous instructor support. — Rakshit Gupta, Clinical Data Programmer (SDTM), Novotech


  • Base and Clinical SAS training gave me hands-on skills and confidence in clinical data analysis. Thanks to SAS Institute India’s expert guidance, I now apply advanced techniques in real-world biostatistics. — Rushikesh Wagh, Associate Biostatistical Programmer, Premier Research

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the SAS Academy step into roles such as Clinical SAS Programmer, Statistical Programmer, and Clinical Data Analyst in CROs, pharma, and healthcare organizations. Many begin with clinical SAS jobs in India and grow into global careers in research and regulatory analytics. The program also runs Talent Connect initiatives that link learners with hiring organizations, creating strong clinical SAS placement and job opportunities.

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Meet Your Instructors

Learn from SAS-certified trainers, with real-world experience and a proven track record of delivering official SAS training in India for pharmaceutical, healthcare, CRO organizations, and academia.


  • John Coutinho
    has 20+ years of experience delivering training in data management, business analytics, reporting, and SAS Viya administration for leading enterprise clients in India and abroad.


  • Akshay Dixit
    has extensive experience training global enterprise teams in predictive modeling, big data, visualization, and business intelligence across banking, retail, manufacturing, and telecom.


  • Kamakshi Hans
    has a pre-clinical research background and years of academic teaching experience. She specializes in Base SAS and Clinical Trial Programming with expertise in data exploration, manipulation, analysis, and visualization for clinical research.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Have questions about eligibility, learning format, certification, or job support? We have answered the most common doubts professionals have before joining the SAS Academy.

1. What is the Clinical SAS Course?

The Clinical SAS Course is official SAS training focused on managing clinical trial data, SAS programming, and reporting. It prepares learners to work on clinical research projects using globally accepted standards and tools.

2. Who can do the Clinical SAS Course?

The course is ideal for pharmacy, life sciences, biostatistics, and IT professionals who want to build expertise in clinical research and data programming. It is open to fresh graduates, students, statisticians, and working professionals seeking to transition into clinical research or clinical data programming.

3. Is Clinical SAS a good career option?

Yes. Clinical SAS offers strong and growing career opportunities in pharma, CROs, and regulatory analytics. The demand for skilled programmers is high in India and globally, driven by the expansion of clinical research and regulatory requirements. It provides stable, long-term roles with clear growth paths.

4. What is the SAS program for clinical research?

It is the SAS Academy for Clinical Programming, the official SAS training program that prepares learners to work on clinical trials. The program covers SAS programming, CDISC standards (SDTM, ADaM), TLFs, data validation, and certification, aligning with global clinical research standards.

5. What is the Clinical SAS Course Syllabus?

The course covers SAS programming, clinical data workflows, CDISC standards including SDTM and ADaM, creation of TLFs (Tables, Listings, Figures), data validation, and hands-on projects using real clinical trial datasets. Click here → to request latest syllabus.

6. What are the job opportunities after the Clinical SAS Course in India?

Graduates are prepared for roles such as Clinical SAS Programmer, Statistical Programmer, and Clinical Data Analyst. They work with CROs, pharma companies, and regulatory analytics teams. The program also includes Talent Connect initiatives that link learners with hiring organizations.

7. How can I enrol for the Clinical SAS Course?

You can submit your details here → and the SAS team will contact you with program details and next steps.

8. What is Clinical SAS?

Clinical SAS stands for Clinical Statistical Analysis System. It refers to the use of SAS software for managing, analyzing, and reporting clinical trial data in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries. It involves applying SAS programming techniques to clinical research datasets to ensure accurate statistical analysis, generate regulatory-compliant reports, and support submissions to health authorities such as the US FDA and EMA.

Clinical SAS programmers play a key role in transforming raw clinical data into validated, analysis-ready datasets and outputs, which are critical for clinical trials, regulatory submissions, and drug approvals.

9. What is the difference between Clinical SAS vs Clinical Data Management?

Clinical SAS focuses on programming, statistical analysis, and regulatory reporting using SAS software. Clinical SAS programmers work with clinical trial datasets to clean, transform, and analyze data, produce statistical outputs, and generate submission-ready reports for regulatory authorities such as the US FDA and EMA.

Clinical Data Management (CDM), on the other hand, centers on collecting, validating, and maintaining clinical trial data. CDM professionals are responsible for data entry, query management, database design, and ensuring data integrity throughout the trial process.

In short, Clinical SAS is more technical and analysis-focused, while Clinical Data Management is more operational and data-entry driven. Many professionals in CDM transition to Clinical SAS to specialize in programming and regulatory analytics.

10. Is there a SAS Clinical Programming course near me?

Yes. The SAS Academy for Clinical Programming offers live online training accessible to all. Learners from Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi, and 15+ other cities across India, as well as from the USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Mexico, and Australia join the SAS Academy for Clinical Programming course every year.

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