Certificate Program · Clinical SAS Programming
Clinical SAS Course online
Our Clinical SAS course online is a 3-month live training for careers in clinical data analysis, biostatistics and pharma programming. Learn Base SAS, SQL and macros, plus CDISC SDTM, ADaM and TLFs, aligned with FDA submission standards.
- Duration
- 3 months
- Mode
- Live Online
- Next batch
- Every month
- Certificate
- BCRI certificate
Course fee₹38,000₹45,999
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At a glance
What is Clinical SAS — and why learn it at BCRI?
Clinical SAS is the use of SAS (Statistical Analysis System) software to analyse and report clinical trial data. BCRI’s Clinical SAS course is a 3-month live online programme. You learn Base and Advanced SAS, then build CDISC SDTM and ADaM datasets and Tables, Listings and Figures (TLFs) for FDA-style submissions. It suits life science, pharmacy, statistics and computer graduates.
SAS stands for Statistical Analysis System. In clinical research, SAS programmers turn raw trial data into standard datasets and reports that sponsors send to regulators such as the US FDA and EMA. That is why Clinical SAS is a core skill in CROs, pharma and biotech companies.
Bangalore Clinical Research Institute has more than a decade of experience in clinical research training. Our Clinical SAS course teaches CDISC standards (SDTM and ADaM) and how to build Tables, Listings and Figures (TLFs). Trainers with 10 to 20+ years of industry experience designed the syllabus to match FDA submission needs.
You learn by doing. You program on SAS 9.4 with sample clinical datasets, validate your work, and prepare mock reports. This prepares you for entry-level and intermediate Clinical SAS jobs.
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Why BCRI
Why choose BCRI for your Clinical SAS course?
Live online classes
Interactive live sessions you can join from anywhere, made for students and working professionals.
CDISC-compliant syllabus
Base SAS, macros, SDTM, ADaM and TLFs, built around CDISC and FDA standards.
3-month recordings
Revisit lectures for 3 months on the BCRI class app.
Hands-on projects
Mock datasets, Define.XML, Pinnacle 21 validation and TLF generation.
Experienced programmers
Learn from SAS programmers and biostatisticians with 10 to 20+ years in CROs and pharma.
Placement assistance
Resume help, mock interviews and job referrals for SAS programmer roles.
Skills you will gain
- Base SAS programming: DATA and PROC steps, functions, arrays, loops and debugging
- SAS macros and SQL to automate reports and manipulate data
- CDISC standards: SDTM and ADaM structure and compliance
- Tables, Listings and Figures (TLFs/TLGs) for statistical reporting
- The clinical trial data lifecycle, from raw data to submission-ready datasets
- Cleaning, merging and validating datasets from Phase I–IV studies
- FDA/EMA submission readiness with standard datasets
- Real-time coding in SAS 9.4 with sample clinical datasets
Curriculum
Clinical SAS course syllabus
Eight modules, from Base SAS to CDISC datasets, TLFs, statistics and a final project.
- Modules
- 8
- Topics
- 41
- Duration
- 3 months
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Base SAS Programming
7 topics- The SAS environment
- DATA step programming and datasets
- Reading external files (Excel, CSV)
- LIBNAME, INFILE and INPUT methods
- Numeric, string and date-time functions
- IF, SET, DROP, KEEP, LENGTH and RENAME statements
- Arrays, DO loops and conditional logic
2
Advanced SAS Programming
6 topics- Data manipulation techniques
- Advanced functions and informats
- ODS reporting (RTF, HTML, PDF)
- Transpose, merge, update and append
- PROC SQL for data retrieval and joins
- Conditional statements and macro variables
3
CDISC: SDTM & ADaM
6 topics- CDISC standards overview
- Creating SDTM domains and metadata
- Introduction to ADaM (ADSL, BDS, OCCDS)
- Deriving ADaM datasets from SDTM
- Define.XML for regulatory submission
- Pinnacle 21 validation
4
TLF Programming (Tables, Listings, Figures)
4 topics- Safety and efficacy tables
- PROC REPORT, PROC TABULATE and PROC SGPLOT
- Listings for clinical study reports (CSRs)
- Automated TLF generation with macros
5
SAS Macros & Automation
5 topics- Creating and calling macros
- Macro variables and parameters
- Macro functions and conditional logic
- Debugging and automating reports
- External macros and reusable templates
6
PROC SQL & Data Reporting
5 topics- Creating, updating and deleting tables
- SELECT, JOIN, GROUP BY and ORDER BY
- Summary reports with aggregations
- Combining data from several tables
- Custom sorts and filters
7
SAS/STAT & Analytical Procedures
4 topics- PROC UNIVARIATE, MEANS, FREQ and GLM
- ANOVA, REG, CORR and TTEST
- Descriptive statistics
- Interpreting results for CSRs
8
Final Assessment & Project
4 topics- Hands-on SDTM and ADaM assignments
- Project work on TLF generation
- Resume and interview preparation
- Certification and career guidance
Fees & batches
Clinical SAS Course fees and upcoming batches
Course fee
₹38,000₹45,999Save ₹7,999
3 months · Live online
What’s included
- Live coding sessions online
- Trainers with 10 to 20+ years of industry experience
- Real-world case studies and CDISC/FDA standards
- SAS 9.4 environment with SDTM/ADaM templates
- Class recordings for 3 months
- Mock interviews, resume review and job referrals
Paying the full fee online? Choose “Pay in full online” when you apply and get 5% off. Instalment options are available — ask an advisor. New batches start every month.
Compare all course fees →Upcoming batches
New batches start every month — online and at HSR Layout.
Classes run Monday to Friday. Ask an advisor for the next start date.
- Monday–Friday classes
- Recordings for online batches
- Online or HSR Layout, Bengaluru
- Instalment options available
Certification
Clinical SAS certification
On completion you receive the BCRI Certification in Clinical SAS (Statistical Analysis System). It lists your core modules — Base SAS, Advanced SAS and Clinical SAS — and carries BCRI’s ISO 9001:2015 mark.
This course is not part of BCRI’s Dual Certification. If you want Clinical SAS together with an LSSSDC certificate, choose the PG Diploma in Clinical Research with Clinical SAS.
What your certificate shows
- Certificate of CompletionIssued by Bangalore Clinical Research Institute
- Core modules completedBase SAS · Advanced SAS · Clinical SAS
- Registration numberUnique to you and verifiable online
Recognition marksISO 9001:2015
Careers & salary
Career opportunities after the Clinical SAS course
Regulators such as the FDA and EMA need trial data in standard formats, so Clinical SAS skills stay in demand worldwide. Freshers usually start as Clinical SAS Programmers and grow into statistical programming and lead roles.
Job roles you can apply for
- Clinical SAS Programmer
- Statistical Programmer
- SDTM / ADaM Developer
- TLF Programmer
- CDISC Compliance Analyst
- Biostatistics Associate
Where you can work
- Contract research organisations (CROs)
- Pharmaceutical and biotech companies
- Healthcare analytics firms
- Clinical data management companies
- IT services firms with SAS teams
Hiring locations
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
- Pune
- Chennai
- Remote international SAS projects
Typical career progression
- 1
Entry
Clinical SAS Programmer · SDTM Programmer
- 2
1–5 years
Statistical Programmer · ADaM / TLF Programmer
- 3
4–10 years
Senior Statistical Programmer
- 4
Leadership
Lead / Principal Programmer · Programming Manager
Salary range — market data
| Role | Experience | Typical salary | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical SAS Programmer · Bengaluru | 1–6 years | ₹6.4 – 7 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 277 salaries, updated 13 Sep 2026 |
| Statistical Programmer · Bengaluru | 1–5 years | ₹8.8 – 9.7 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 256 salaries, updated 23 Sep 2026 |
| Senior Statistical Programmer · Bengaluru | 4–10 years | ₹20.3 – 23.7 lakh per year | AmbitionBox, 135 salaries, updated 19 Sep 2026 |
Figures are third-party market data for these roles, not BCRI placement outcomes. Actual pay depends on the employer, skills, certification and interview performance.
Student proof
Clinical SAS course reviews, placements and student stories
4.6
BCRI is rated 4.6/5 from 987 Google reviews (as of Oct 2026)
We had brilliant sessions with Chaitanya Sir on SAS — a very structured approach, practical scenario-based training and interactive classes. He also helped with resume and interview preparation.
Vaddireddy — Clinical SAS Mr. Ajith was my trainer. The classes were informative and interactive, and he covered practical and theoretical knowledge with real-time examples that were easy to understand.
Vamsi Krishna — Clinical SAS It was my first experience with a data analysis course (SAS) in clinical research, and it’s a good platform for beginners. I joined as an intern in Novartis and am learning even more.
Shaik Saleema — Clinical SAS
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FAQs
Clinical SAS Course — frequently asked questions
What is Clinical SAS?
Clinical SAS is the use of SAS software to manage, analyse and report clinical trial data. Clinical SAS programmers turn trial data into standard datasets (SDTM, ADaM) and Tables, Listings and Figures (TLFs) that pharma companies submit to regulators.
What is the full form of SAS?
SAS stands for Statistical Analysis System. It is a software suite for data management, statistical analysis and reporting, and it is the standard tool for clinical trial reporting in pharma and CROs.
What are the Clinical SAS course fees?
The Clinical SAS course costs ₹38,000 (list price ₹45,999) for 3 months of live online training. Paying the full fee online when you apply gives 5% off, and instalments are available.
Who is eligible for the Clinical SAS course?
There is no strict eligibility. Graduates in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine (including BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BPT), statistics, BCA/MCA or data analytics can join. A science background helps you understand trial data faster.
Is Clinical SAS a good career?
Yes. Regulators require trial data in standard formats, so Clinical SAS programmers are in steady demand. AmbitionBox (Sep 2026) reports Clinical SAS Programmers in Bengaluru earning about ₹6.4–7 lakh a year and Statistical Programmers about ₹8.8–9.7 lakh, rising to ₹20+ lakh at senior level.
How is a pharma or life science graduate suited to Clinical SAS?
Science graduates already understand medical terms, study design and data collection. Adding SAS skills lets you report trial data accurately, which makes you a strong fit for clinical programming roles.
Is the course live, or recorded videos?
Classes are live and online with a trainer, so you can ask questions in real time. Every session is recorded, and you can watch recordings for 3 months on the BCRI app.
Can I learn Clinical SAS along with a clinical research course?
Yes. Our PG Diploma covers Clinical SAS plus clinical research, data management and drug safety. It also includes Dual Certification and an internship.
What are CDISC, SDTM and ADaM?
CDISC (Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium) sets data standards for clinical research. SDTM (Study Data Tabulation Model) organises collected trial data into standard domains. ADaM (Analysis Data Model) turns SDTM data into datasets that are ready for analysis. Regulators such as the FDA expect both.
Which companies hire Clinical SAS programmers in India?
CROs, drug companies and IT firms hire Clinical SAS programmers. Examples include IQVIA, Parexel, ICON, Novartis, Accenture, Cognizant, TCS, Wipro and Infosys, plus many smaller CROs.
Does BCRI provide placement support?
Yes. Our placement team offers resume review, mock interviews and job referrals to CROs and pharma companies. The employer makes the final hiring decision, so a job is not guaranteed.