Which exams to choose for Base Programming Specialist?

[June001]

I would like to register for an exam for the Base Programming Specialist. When I open the schedule-exam, I saw many exams available and was confused which one(s) should I choose for this specialist. It seems there are two related: SAS 9.4 Programming Fundamentals A00-215 and SAS 9.4 Programming - Performance Based Exam A00-231.  Are these two the only exams that I should take for he Base Programming Specialist certificate? Should I take both of them sequentially? Is there a list of exams required for the Base Programming Specialist certificate? Thank you very much in advance.

[Cynthia_sas]

Hi:

  The SAS Fundamentals exam does not have a hands-on component. The Exam with the hands-on component is the A00-231 Base Programmer Specialist exam. You only need to take and pass the A00-231 exam to earn the credential. Some candidates may take the Fundamentals exam first, however, it is NOT a requirement. The class preparation for both exams is the same: Programming 1 and Programming 2 classes. The main differences are what credential you earn and whether there is a hands-on component.

  If you want to earn the Base Programmer Specialist certification, then the only exam you need to take is the A00-231 exam with the hands-on programming component.

Cynthia

[June001]

Thanks for your reply! That's very helpful. Regarding the preparation for Programming 1 and 2 classes, I'm interested in knowing if SAS Academy offers any prep classes. Could you please provide more information on this?

[Cynthia_sas]

Hi:

  Programming 1 and Programming 2 ARE the 2 classes that will prepare you for this exam. I'm not sure I understand whether you are asking whether there a prep classes for Programming 1 and Programming 2 or whether there is other additional preparation for the Base Specialist exam.

  Please review all the preparation on the certification web site: https://www.sas.com/en_us/certification/credentials/foundation-tools/base-programming-specialist.htm...

  You will want to download the exam content guide from the above site and review the additional resources that they outline.

  We also offer a Certification review class that is intended for someone who has already taken Programming 1 and Programming 2 and wants to have some extra study before they attempt the exam. In addition, we have published a Certification Prep Guide for this exam. All of these resources are included inside the SAS Programming Learning Subscription, which you will find on this web page: https://support.sas.com/edu/cip.html?program=28&ctry=US . 

Cynthia