WUSS Virtual Class: SAS® Macro Magic for Beginners
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SAS® Macro Magic for Beginners
Kirk Paul Lafler
Thursday, April 9, 2026
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Pacific Time
Learn to Write SAS Code That Works Smarter, Not Harder
This course introduces macro programming as a productivity tool, not a mystery language by stripping away the confusion and focusing on practical patterns beginners can use immediately. With guided examples and incremental exercises, you’ll learn how to construct macros that automate common tasks such as dataset creation, reporting, and repetitive analyses – perfect for business and analytics environments, and how macros can help you write code once and run it many times – saving effort, reducing errors, and improving consistency across projects.
Key Topics
- Macro basics explained in plain language
- The role of macros in scalable SAS programming
- Creating reusable macro templates
- Conditional macro logic for workflow control
- Using macro parameters effectively
- Macro loops for repetitive tasks
- Debugging and testing macros
Learning Outcomes
- Confidently read and write basic SAS macros
- Design reusable SAS programs using macros
- Apply looping and parameterization techniques
- Improve code efficiency and consistency
- Understand when macros add value – and when they don’t.
