Live online · For learners in the USA & Canada
Master SAS Clinical Programming in USA & Canada
Learn SAS clinical programming live online from anywhere in the USA or Canada. In 3 months you go from Base SAS to macros, SQL, CDISC SDTM and ADaM, and the tables, listings and figures used in FDA submissions.
- Duration
- 3 months
- Mode
- Live Online
- Next batch
- 5 Nov 2026
- Certificate
- BCRI certificate
Course fee₹38,000₹45,999
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At a glance
Why learn SAS clinical programming in the USA and Canada?
BCRI’s SAS clinical programming course for the USA and Canada is a 3-month, live online course. You learn Base SAS, advanced SAS (macros and PROC SQL), CDISC SDTM and ADaM, and TLF reporting on SAS 9.4. Classes are timed to suit North American time zones, and recordings stay open for 3 months. It suits healthcare and life science professionals and new graduates who want to move into clinical programming.
SAS clinical programmers turn raw trial data into the standard datasets and reports that regulators review. In the USA, the FDA requires CDISC standards — SDTM, ADaM and Define-XML — for drug studies that started after 17 December 2016. Most sponsors build these datasets in SAS.
The demand is large. On 8 October 2026, ClinicalTrials.gov listed 17,776 recruiting interventional trials with a site in the United States and 2,847 with a site in Canada. Every one of them produces data that someone has to program, check and report.
Our course follows the same FDA and CDISC standards used by sponsors and CROs across North America. You learn live with trainers who have 10 to 20+ years of industry experience, and you can ask questions in real time.
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Why BCRI
Why choose BCRI for your SAS clinical programming course?
Live, not pre-recorded
Trainer-led classes where you code along and ask questions.
Times that suit you
Batch timings are planned so learners in North America can attend live.
FDA and CDISC standards
SDTM, ADaM, Define-XML and Pinnacle 21 checks, as used in US submissions.
Recordings for 3 months
Missed a class? Catch up on the recording.
Projects and practice data
Mock datasets, e-books and a final TLF project.
Pay in US dollars
Fees are listed in rupees. Your advisor confirms the USD amount before you pay.
Skills you gain in SAS clinical programming
- Base SAS: DATA step, PROC steps, reading and cleaning clinical data
- Advanced SAS: macros, PROC SQL and automation
- CDISC SDTM domains and metadata
- ADaM datasets (ADSL, BDS, OCCDS) derived from SDTM
- Tables, listings and figures with PROC REPORT and ODS
- Define-XML and Pinnacle 21 validation for FDA submissions
- Real-world case studies and a final project
Curriculum
SAS clinical programming syllabus
The same 8-module syllabus as our Clinical SAS course, taught live online.
- Modules
- 8
- Topics
- 24
- Duration
- 3 months
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Base SAS Programming
4 topics- The SAS environment
- DATA step programming and datasets
- Reading Excel and CSV files
- Functions, arrays and DO loops
2
Advanced SAS Programming
3 topics- Merge, transpose, update and append
- ODS reporting (RTF, HTML, PDF)
- PROC SQL and macro variables
3
CDISC: SDTM & ADaM
3 topics- Creating SDTM domains and metadata
- ADaM: ADSL, BDS, OCCDS
- Define-XML and Pinnacle 21 validation
4
TLF Programming
3 topics- Safety and efficacy tables
- PROC REPORT, TABULATE and SGPLOT
- Listings for clinical study reports
5
SAS Macros & Automation
3 topics- Creating and calling macros
- Macro functions and conditional logic
- Reusable templates
6
PROC SQL & Data Reporting
2 topics- Joins, grouping and summaries
- Combining data from several tables
7
SAS/STAT Procedures
3 topics- PROC MEANS, FREQ, UNIVARIATE
- ANOVA, REG and TTEST
- Reading results for study reports
8
Final Assessment & Project
3 topics- SDTM and ADaM assignments
- TLF project
- Resume and interview preparation
Fees & batches
SAS Clinical Programming in USA & Canada fees and upcoming batches
Course fee
₹38,000₹45,999Save ₹7,999
3 months · Live online (USA, Canada and worldwide)
What’s included
- Live online classes with SAS 9.4
- Trainers with 10 to 20+ years of industry experience
- SDTM/ADaM templates, e-books and practice datasets
- Class recordings for 3 months
- Final TLF project
- Resume review and mock interviews
Fees are listed in Indian rupees. You can pay online in US dollars — your advisor confirms the amount before you pay. Instalments are available.
Compare all course fees →Upcoming batches
- Reserve a seat
Live online batch
Starts 5 Nov 2026
Ends 10 Feb 2027 · Mon–Fri · 08.00 PM IST · BCRI, HSR Layout, Bengaluru
- Monday–Friday classes
- Recordings for online batches
- Online or HSR Layout, Bengaluru
- Instalment options available
Certification
Your Clinical SAS certificate
On completion you receive the BCRI Certification in Clinical SAS, listing Base SAS, Advanced SAS and Clinical SAS. It carries BCRI’s ISO 9001:2015 mark. It is a professional training certificate, not a university degree.
Many programmers also take SAS Institute’s own exams, such as the Base Programming Specialist (A00-231) and Clinical Trials Programming (A00-282). Those are run by SAS, not BCRI.
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
SAS clinical programming careers
Clinical programmers work for CROs, pharma and biotech companies and functional service providers, often remotely. We help you prepare — resumes, mock interviews and guidance on applying. We do not guarantee jobs abroad: work rights and hiring decisions rest with employers and local rules.
Job roles you can apply for
- Clinical SAS Programmer
- Statistical Programmer
- SDTM / ADaM Programmer
- TLF Programmer
- CDISC Data Standards Analyst
Where you can work
- Contract research organisations (CROs)
- Pharmaceutical and biotech companies
- Functional service providers (FSPs)
- Healthcare analytics firms
Hiring locations
- USA
- Canada
- Remote / work from home
- India
Typical career progression
- 1
Entry
Junior / Associate SAS Programmer
- 2
1–5 years
Statistical Programmer
- 3
4–10 years
Senior Statistical Programmer
- 4
Leadership
Lead / Principal Programmer · Programming Manager
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FAQs
SAS Clinical Programming in USA & Canada — frequently asked questions
Can I take this SAS clinical programming course from the USA or Canada?
Yes. It is fully live online. You only need a laptop and a steady internet connection. No visa or travel is needed.
What time are the live classes?
Batch timings are planned to suit learners in different time zones. Your advisor confirms a batch time that works for you before you enrol. Classes run on weekdays, and recordings stay open for 3 months.
How long is the course and what does it cost?
The course takes 3 months. The fee is ₹38,000 (list price ₹45,999). You can pay online in US dollars — your advisor confirms the amount before you pay.
Why is SAS used in US clinical trials?
The FDA requires CDISC data standards (SDTM, ADaM, Define-XML) for drug studies that started after 17 December 2016, sent as SAS Transport (XPT) files. SAS is the most common tool sponsors use to build them.
Do I need programming experience?
No. The course starts from Base SAS. Comfort with logic and detail helps more than past coding.
Will BCRI help me get a job in the USA or Canada?
We help you prepare: resumes, mock interviews and guidance on applying to CROs and pharma companies. We do not guarantee jobs abroad, because work rights and hiring decisions rest with employers and local authorities.
Is the certificate recognised in North America?
You receive a BCRI Certification in Clinical SAS, a professional training certificate. Employers mainly test your SAS and CDISC skills. Many programmers also take SAS Institute’s own certification exams.
Is the course the same as BCRI’s Clinical SAS course?
Yes. It is the same syllabus and trainers, with batch times and payment set up for learners abroad.