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Certification paths
How the certifications fit together
Foundation
Entry-level programming for new SAS coders
- Programming AssociateA00-215Current associate-level entry point on the SAS certification homepage.
- Base Programming SpecialistA00-231Current base programming credential.
Professional
SQL, macros, and the clinical trials bridge
- Advanced Programming ProfessionalA00-232Current advanced programming credential; SAS requires a current Base Programming credential.
- Clinical Trials ProgrammingA00-282Clinical trials bridge credential shown on the current SAS certification pages.
Viya
Programming in SAS Viya and CAS
- Viya Programming AssociateA00-415Current Viya programming entry credential.
- Viya Programming SpecialistA00-420Current intermediate Viya programming credential.
Analytics
Regression, reporting, and visual statistics
- Statistical Business AnalystA00-240Current regression and modeling credential.
- Visual Business AnalyticsA00-470Current visual analytics specialist credential.
- Modeling Using SAS Visual StatisticsA00-485Current associate-level visual statistics credential.
Operations
Data integration and SAS platform administration
- Data Integration DeveloperA00-260Current data integration specialist credential.
- Platform AdministratorA00-250Current SAS 9 platform administration credential.
- Viya Administration SpecialistA00-451Current SAS Viya administration credential.
What changed
The timeline
- December 31, 2020
BI Content Developer still lists retired A00-270
- 2023-01-31
Clinical Trials Programming legacy exams retire: SAS says the legacy Clinical Trials Programming exams are no longer available after this date, while the earned credential remains valid.
- June 30, 2025
Data Quality Steward retires A00-262
- June 30, 2025
Data Scientist path retires legacy exams
- June 2, 2026
AI Foundations quiz updated
- 2026-06-04
AI Foundations Knowledge Badge workshop announced: SAS lists a live June 4, 2026 knowledge-badge prep workshop on the certification manager page.
- August 13, 2026
SAS adds Aug. 13 AI Foundations Skills Fest
- October 2, 2026
SAS announces Oct. 2 Skills Fest on machine-learning models
- November 30, 2026
A00-240 retirement announced
- November 30, 2026
A00-420 SAS Viya Programming Specialist retires
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