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The SAS Global Certification Program offers SAS users around the world the opportunity to put their SAS expertise to the test.

Select your desired exam below for important registration information:
SAS Base Programming exam for SAS9
SAS Advanced Programming exam for SAS9
Predictive Modeling Using SAS Enterprise Miner 5 Exam

Registration Options

Online
Visit www.prometric.com/sas. Follow these easy steps once on the site:
  1. Select the first box "Schedule an Exam"
  2. Select "Schedule an Appointment"
  3. Choose your country and state/province if applicable
  4. Insure that "SAS Institute" is selected as your client and program
  5. Select your desired SAS certification exam
  6. Review available testing sites and select "Schedule Appointment"
First-time registration with Prometric requires a 24-hour waiting period before the candidate can schedule an exam online. Candidates who are registering for an exam for the first time will receive an email confirmation from Prometric within 24 hours to begin the online scheduling process. Candidates who have previously tested with Prometric and have their Prometric ID or have previously registered online can schedule their exam online immediately.

Telephone
By phone in the U.S. and Canada: 888-895-5819 between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. CST

By phone outside the U.S. and Canada, visit www.prometric.com/sas for a list of exam registration phone numbers.

Due to high call volume on Mondays, Prometric recommends that candidates schedule their test appointments on Tuesday through Friday.

Information required upon registration

Testing Locations

To find your nearest testing center, visit www.prometric.com/sas.

Exam Pricing

Within North America and India, the cost associated with an exam offered through Prometric is US $180.

Certification exam prices are subject to change. In some countries, different pricing and additional taxes may apply. Please visit www.prometric.com/sas for exam pricing in your country.

Faculty, staff, and full-time students of degree-granting institutions are eligible for a discount on SAS Certification exams. Candidates in the United States receive a 50% discount. International candidates should contact your local office for discount information.

Cancellation Policy

Candidates may cancel or reschedule exams at no charge if they contact the Prometric Regional Service Center by 6:00 p.m. ET at least one business day prior to the scheduled exam date. Candidates who do not appear for the test or cancel less than one business day before the exam will not receive a refund.  

Retake Policy

Candidates may attempt each SAS Certified Professional exam up to three times in a twelve-month period, waiting a minimum of 30 calendar days between attempts. Exams that do not comply with the retake examination policy will be considered invalid. Exam retakes require payment of the full exam fee and are not discounted.

Candidate Agreement

Candidates are encouraged to review the SAS Institute Inc. Certification Program Agreement prior to their exam day.

Exam Day

What to bring: Certification candidates are required to provide two forms of identification at the testing center, including one photo identification such as a driver's license or a valid passport. Both forms must display the candidate's signature.

Arriving at the test center: Candidates should plan to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled exam time. Candidates arriving more than 15 minutes late are not guaranteed exam availability or a refund.

Reference materials: To maintain the security of the test environment, candidates are not permitted to bring reference materials of any kind into the testing center.

Information required upon registration

Please be prepared to provide the following information to Prometric when registering:
  1. First and last name - Please provide your name as you would like it to appear on your certificate.
  2. Social Security Number - For candidates who do not have a Social Security Number or do not wish to provide one, Prometric will assign a unique identification number. Please use this ID number each time that you schedule a new exam.
  3. Mailing address - Please list the address to which all correspondence should be mailed.
  4. Company name - If you have listed your business address, please include your company name to ensure appropriate routing.
  5. E-mail address - For the latest program updates, email is the most efficient and effective means of contacting you.
  6. Contact phone numbers
  7. Exam number and title
  8. Testing center preference - To find your nearest testing center, visit www.prometric.com/sas.
  9. Method of payment (credit card (American Express, Mastercard, and Visa), vouchers) Payment options may vary by country.
If your address has changed since you last registered for an exam, please contact Prometric to update your demographic information.

Registration Options

Online
Register to sit for this exam.

Telephone
By phone in the U.S.: 800-333-7660

Testing Locations

Current location offerings may be found on our online registration page.

Exam Pricing

In the United States, the cost associated with this exam is US $250. Certification exam prices are subject to change.

Faculty, staff, and full-time students of degree-granting institutions are eligible for a discount on SAS Certification exams. Candidates in the United States receive a 50% discount. International candidates should contact your local office for discount information.

Cancellation Policy

The SAS cancellation policy covers courses and conferences. If you are unable to attend the event for which you registered, please inform SAS as soon as possible. Fees are fully refundable if notification is received by phone, mail, or e-mail at least 8 calendar days prior to the scheduled start date of an event; after that (7 calendar days or less), the full event fee will be charged. Substitutions (name changes) are accepted at any time prior to the event. Transfers are accepted up to 24 hours before the event start date with a maximum of one transfer allowed per original transaction.

SAS Institute reserves the right to cancel course dates due to insufficient enrollment. Students will be notified of cancellations within 7 days of the course start date. If a course is cancelled for any reason, SAS will return prepaid registration fees. SAS is not responsible for airline penalties related to the cancellation of SAS courses or events. Please be aware of the airline restrictions regarding nonrefundable airline tickets when purchasing an airline ticket.  

Retake Policy

Candidates may attempt each SAS Certified Professional exam up to three times in a twelve-month period, waiting a minimum of 30 calendar days between attempts. Exams that do not comply with the retake examination policy will be considered invalid. Exam retakes require payment of the full exam fee and are not discounted.

Candidate Agreement

Candidates are encouraged to review the Candidate Agreement prior to their exam day.

Exam Day

What to bring: Certification candidates are required to provide two forms of identification at the testing center, including one photo identification such as a driver's license or a valid passport. Both forms must display the candidate's signature.

Arriving at the test center: Candidates should plan to arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled exam time. Candidates arriving more than 15 minutes late are not guaranteed exam availability or a refund.

Reference materials: To maintain the security of the test environment, candidates are not permitted to bring reference materials of any kind into the testing center.