3 months · Offline / Online

Certificate Course in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) in Pune

3-month Certificate Course in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) in Pune at iLearn CRI: Base SAS, data step and PROC steps, SAS macros, CDISC SDTM and ADaM, and TLF generation. ₹40,000 + GST (EMI available). Offline & online batches with direct placement support.

Duration: 3 months
Mode: Offline / Online
Fees: ₹40K

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The programming path into clinical data and biostatistics

If you are a B.Pharm, B.Sc Statistics, life-sciences, or B.Tech graduate who enjoys working with data and wants a high-growth, well-paid career in clinical research, the Certificate Course in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) is the most direct route in. Clinical SAS programming is the technical engine behind every clinical trial analysis, and skilled programmers are among the most consistently hired — and best compensated — professionals in the industry.

In three months, this course takes you from zero coding experience to writing production-grade SAS programs: importing and cleaning clinical datasets, building SAS macros, mapping data to CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards, running statistical procedures, and generating the Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs) that go into every clinical study report. It is the programming path into clinical data and biostatistics teams — roles that are remote-friendly, globally portable, and command salaries well above most entry-level clinical research jobs.

Pune is the right place to do this. The Hinjewadi-Wakad-Bhosari pharma corridor houses statistical programming and biometrics teams for CROs including Syngene, Veeda Clinical Research, Lambda Therapeutic Research, IQVIA, ICON, and Parexel, alongside pharma sponsors Cipla, Sun Pharma, and Lupin — and all of them hire clinical SAS programmers continuously.

What you will learn

The course is built around what clinical programming teams actually do day to day, not academic theory.

Base SAS and data manipulation. You learn the SAS DATA step and PROC steps from the ground up — reading and importing clinical data, merging and transforming datasets, PROC SQL, and the data-cleaning techniques that every trial dataset requires.

SAS macros and automation. You build a working command of macro variables, macro programs, and iterative macro logic, so you can write reusable code that automates the repetitive programming tasks at the heart of clinical trial analysis.

CDISC SDTM and ADaM. You learn to map raw trial data to SDTM domains and derive ADaM datasets (ADSL, BDS, OCCDS) with define.xml and controlled terminology — the regulatory standards that sponsors and CROs mandate on every submission.

Statistical procedures, TLFs, and QC. You use PROC FREQ, PROC MEANS, PROC TTEST, and PROC GLM to analyse trial data, generate regulatory-ready Tables, Listings, and Figures, and validate your programs through double programming and independent QC.

How the course is structured

The Clinical SAS course runs over three months in both offline (classroom) and online batches, so you can attend in person at our Wakad campus or join live from anywhere in India. Weekday-evening and weekend batches are available for working professionals, and every module is anchored by hands-on programming labs rather than lectures alone.

Faculty are practising statistical programmers and biostatisticians — not full-time academics — so you learn the coding conventions, validation discipline, and CDISC compliance expected on real sponsor projects. The final module is dedicated to validation, QC, and placement readiness: resume building, mock interviews, and mapping the right role for your degree and temperament.

Placement infrastructure

We treat placement as a deliverable, not an afterthought. Every student completes structured placement preparation: clinical SAS resume review, mock interviews with hiring managers and senior programmers from partner CROs, and direct introductions to our 50+ CRO and pharma partners across Pune. Starting CTCs for clinical SAS graduates typically range from ₹4.0 to ₹6.5 LPA depending on the role and your degree — noticeably above most entry-level clinical research roles — with strong progression as you gain experience: senior programmers earn ₹8–12 LPA and lead statistical programmers ₹14–20 LPA.

Who this course is right for

You will get the most out of this course if you are:

A fresh graduate (B.Pharm, M.Pharm, B.Sc / M.Sc in Statistics, Life Sciences, Bioinformatics, or Mathematics) who wants a technical, well-paid entry into clinical research
A B.Tech, BCA, or MCA graduate who wants to apply programming skills in the pharma and CRO industry
A biostatistics or clinical data management aspirant who wants the SAS programming skills that employers pair with statistical roles
A working professional who wants a remote-friendly, globally portable skill with a clear salary ceiling

Apply for the next batch

Batches start every month, with limited seats per batch to protect faculty attention and lab quality. Early applicants get priority for placement preparation and corporate partner introductions.

Reach out via WhatsApp for an immediate conversation about your background and the right intake batch for you.

If you want a complementary skill or a specific specialisation, the natural next steps are:

Certificate in Biostatistics — the statistical theory and study-design counterpart to SAS programming
Certificate in Clinical Data Management — the data-handling path that pairs naturally with SAS
PG Diploma in Clinical Data Management — the broader, deeper data management credential
Certificate in Bioinformatics — the computational biology path for data-minded graduates

Available online and in the classroom

The Certificate in Clinical SAS course runs as two separate batches — a live online batch and an offline classroom batch at our Wakad campus — so you can train from anywhere in India or attend in person in Pune. Both run weekday evenings and full Saturdays, and both are fully instructor-led by practicing professionals.

Live online batch

Fully instructor-led live sessions with independent remote hands-on access to the same platforms (Argus, Medidata Rave, eCTD tools) and the same placement support — so you build a real portfolio from home. Designed for students across India and working professionals who can't relocate to Pune.

Classroom batch (Pune)

In-person at our Wakad campus in the Hinjewadi-Wakad corridor, with hands-on lab access and face-to-face faculty time — ideal for Pune-based students who want maximum platform practice.

Not sure which batch suits you? Talk to admissions about the current schedule, or see all online clinical research courses.

Curriculum

What you’ll learn, module by module.

01 Foundations of Base SAS Programming
- The SAS programming environment, libraries, and dataset structure
- Reading and importing clinical data from Excel, CSV, and databases
- The SAS DATA step: reading, creating, and transforming datasets
- SAS functions, formats, informats, and conditional logic
02 Data Manipulation & PROC Steps
- Sorting, merging, and concatenating clinical datasets
- PROC SQL for querying and joining trial data
- PROC TRANSPOSE, PROC FORMAT, and restructuring datasets
- Handling missing values, duplicates, and data cleaning in SAS
03 SAS Macros & Automation
- Macro variables, macro programs, and parameter passing
- %DO loops, %IF conditions, and iterative macro logic
- Building reusable macros for repetitive clinical programming tasks
- Debugging macros with the SAS log and system options
04 CDISC Standards — SDTM & ADaM
- The CDISC framework and why sponsors mandate it
- SDTM domain structure, variables, and mapping raw data
- ADaM datasets (ADSL, BDS, OCCDS) and derivation logic
- Define.xml, controlled terminology, and compliance checks
05 Statistical Procedures & TLF Generation
- Descriptive statistics with PROC FREQ and PROC MEANS
- Inferential testing with PROC TTEST and PROC GLM
- Generating Tables, Listings, and Figures (TLFs) for CSRs
- PROC REPORT and ODS for regulatory-ready output
06 Validation, QC & Career Readiness
- Double programming and independent QC of SAS output
- Log review, validation documentation, and audit readiness
- Clinical SAS resume building and mock interviews
- Career pathways into statistical programming and biostatistics teams

Career outcomes

Roles graduates step into.

Clinical SAS Programmer

Avg. CTC ₹ 4.0–5.5 LPA
Statistical Programmer

Avg. CTC ₹ 4.5–6.5 LPA
Clinical Data Programmer

Avg. CTC ₹ 3.8–5.0 LPA
Biostatistics Programmer

Avg. CTC ₹ 5.0–7.0 LPA
Senior SAS Programmer (3–5 yrs)

Avg. CTC ₹ 8.0–12.0 LPA
Lead Statistical Programmer

Avg. CTC ₹ 14.0–20.0 LPA

Placements

Where clinical research careers start in Pune.

Our placement record reflects what most clinical research institutes in Pune don’t measure: not just where you start, but how fast you grow inside pharma and CROs.

Alumni Working Across Pharma: 50+
Average Industry Starting CTC: ₹4.2L
Placement Assistance Support: 100%
Pharma & CRO Hiring: 50+

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FAQ

Questions about the Certificate in Clinical SAS

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What is the fee for the Clinical SAS course in Pune?

The 3-month Certificate Course in Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) at iLearn CRI in Pune is ₹40,000 + 18% GST. The fee covers all course materials, hands-on SAS programming labs, CDISC training, and structured placement preparation. EMI options are available, and most students opt for a multi-installment plan across the programme.

Is the Clinical SAS course available online?

Yes. The Clinical SAS course runs in both offline (classroom) and online modes, so you can join from anywhere in India or attend in person at our Wakad, Pune campus. Both modes follow the same curriculum, the same faculty, and the same placement support, with full remote access to guided SAS programming labs. Many working professionals choose the online or hybrid batch so they can upskill without leaving their current job.

What is the difference between the Clinical SAS course and the Biostatistics course?

The Clinical SAS course is the programming path: you learn to write the SAS code that imports, transforms, and analyses clinical trial data, and that generates the Tables, Listings, and Figures used in clinical study reports. The Biostatistics course focuses on statistical theory, study design, sample size, and the interpretation of trial results. In practice, statistical programmers (SAS) and biostatisticians work side by side — many students take both, but if you enjoy coding and building datasets, Clinical SAS is the more direct route into a clinical programming role.

Do I need a programming background to learn Clinical SAS?

No. The course starts from Base SAS fundamentals and assumes no prior coding experience, so B.Pharm, B.Sc, and life-science graduates learn comfortably alongside B.Tech and MCA students. That said, comfort with logic and data helps, and the hands-on labs are designed to build programming confidence step by step. By the final module you will be writing macros and generating TLFs independently.

Will I learn CDISC SDTM and ADaM standards?

Yes. CDISC is central to the course because every sponsor and CRO submitting to regulators mandates SDTM and ADaM compliance. You learn SDTM domain mapping, ADaM dataset derivation (ADSL, BDS, OCCDS), define.xml, and controlled terminology — the exact skills that make a clinical SAS programmer employable at CROs like Syngene, IQVIA, ICON, and Parexel.

Does the Clinical SAS course include placement support?

Yes. Every student receives placement assistance: clinical SAS resume review, mock interviews with practising statistical programmers, and direct introductions to our 50+ CRO and pharma partners across Pune. Final placement depends on individual performance, but the support infrastructure is comprehensive and identical to our diploma programmes.