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SAS Certification

Earning a SAS certification gets you one step closer to the future you’ve always envisioned

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The data and AI event of the year for business leaders, technical users and SAS Partners. Join us May 6-9 in Orlando, FL.

SAS Global Certification

Whether you're starting your career or you want to be recognized as an expert in your field, earning a globally-recognized certification can help. Demonstrate your skills in programming, advanced analytics, machine learning and more. 

Prove your credibility.

SAS certifications are globally recognized, so having them on your résumé proves you've received in-depth training from industry experts.

Earn a SAS digital badge.

Getting certified earns you a digital badge to share on social media sites. Your peers and potential employers will know what you've accomplished.

Gain a career advantage.

SAS skills are highly in demand among today's employers. Learning – and validating – those skills can lead to new opportunities.

Take advantage of academic discounts.

Students and educators not only get special pricing on certification exams; they also have access to free e-learning to build their skill sets.

84%
said a SAS certification
improved their performance
and advanced their careers.

Coursera Survey conducted by SAS, 2020

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Learn

Free Certification Webinars

Reach your SAS certification goals with help from our experts.

Prep

Free Practice Exams

Take a free practice exam and ramp up for the real thing.

The biggest benefits of getting SAS certified is how it opens doors to employment. SAS certification demonstrates that you can learn your job more quickly. Suiru Jiang MBA candidate recently certified in SAS

SAS Certifications: Real Impact, Real Careers

  • Antonia Garcia

    Antonio P. García

    SAS Certified Specialist: Visual Business Analytics

    Antonio’s journey from university to solutions engineer was shaped by SAS certification. With a growing passion for technology and analytics, he tackled complex business problems, driving better decisions and meaningful change. Learn how SAS training gave him the foundation for success in a dynamic field.

  • Geeta Kersellius

    Geeta Kersellius

    SAS Certified Base Programmer

    Geeta Kersellius leveraged SAS certification to enhance her skills as a senior data analyst. Her passion for public health and technology drove her career, and the certification was key to her success. Read more about her journey and her tips for upskilling and advancing in the data field.

  • Amir Zadeh

    Amir Zadeh

    SAS Certified Base Programmer

    Amir Zadeh’s SAS certification helped elevate his role as a professor and researcher. Teaching data mining and visual analytics at Wright State University, he uses SAS to empower students with practical skills. Learn how SAS helps him innovate in both teaching and research in MIS and analytics.

  • Jessica Rudd

    Jessica Rudd

    SAS Certified Base Programmer

    Jessica Rudd combined her social science background with data science through SAS certification. After working in biostatistics at the CDC, she pursued a PhD in analytics and now advocates for ethics in the field. Discover how she uses her expertise to drive fair, impactful data decisions.

  • Whitney Coggeshall

    Whitney Coggeshall

    SAS Certified Base Programmer

    SAS certification helped Whitney Coggeshall become a measurement scientist, blending psychology with assessment. Now working in medical certification assessments, she uses psychometrics and analytics to ensure valid, reliable, and fair results. Find out how her research and innovation solve complex problems every day.

  • Kriss Harris

    Kriss Harris

    SAS Certified Base Programmer

    Kriss Harris used SAS certification to shift from statistician to programmer at Eli Lilly. His Base SAS certification unlocked the door to his dream job. Explore his career transition and get his tips on advancing your career through new certifications and skills.

More Certification Resources

Certification Community

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SAS Certification & Skills Directory

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SAS Certification Blog

Read posts from experts on the value of SAS certifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to your questions on getting certified.