Certificate in Clinical SAS

The Certificate in Clinical SAS program is designed to meet the training needs of professionals aspiring to build or enhance their careers in the field of clinical research and statistical programming. Clinical SAS is a crucial component of clinical trials, playing a significant role in data analysis, statistical reporting, and regulatory submissions. As the demand for skilled Clinical SAS professionals grows across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research industries, this program offers targeted education and Interactive learning for a promising career trajectory.

This program aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of clinical trial processes, data management, and statistical programming using SAS® software — the industry gold standard for statistical analysis in clinical research. Participants will gain exposure to the clinical development process, regulatory compliance, safety reporting, data standards (CDISC, SDTM, ADaM), and clinical data analysis.

Programme Benefits

• Deep knowledge of clinical trial methodology, phases, and regulatory guidelines (ICH-GCP, FDA, EMA, etc.)
• Interactive learning of SAS programming techniques and SAS procedures for clinical trials
• Working knowledge of CDISC standards: SDTM (Study Data Tabulation Model) and ADaM (Analysis Data Model)
• Understanding of clinical trial data analysis, efficacy and safety datasets, TFLs (Tables, Listings, Figures), and submission-ready outputs
• Practical exposure to real-life case studies and project work based on industry expectations
• Knowledge of global regulatory requirements for statistical programming in clinical research

Programme Modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Clinical Trials and Clinical Data Management
• Module 2: Introduction to Clinical SAS
• Module 3: Basics of SAS Programming (Data Steps, Procedures, and Functions)
• Module 4: Managing Clinical Trial Data
• Module 5: Data Visualization
• Module 6: Clinical Trial Data Analysis and Reporting
• Module 7: Regulatory Guidelines for clinical data handling
• Module 8: SAS Solutions in Pharma, CROs, and Hospitals

Eligibility

Graduate in any discipline is eligible for our Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate Programmes. For Executive Diploma programmes and Professional Certifications, you need to have at least 1 year of work experience.

Programme Duration

• Duration to complete this programme is 3 months.

Programme Mode

Registrations are currently open for regular and online both modes.

Programme Deliverables

• Printed study material for all modules delivered to participants
• Online live classes conducted on weekends, with recorded sessions accessible for self-paced learning
• Interactive doubt-clearing sessions before the examination
• Continuous assessments through module-based evaluations
• Dedicated support by IGMPI faculty for guidance and clarity
• English as the medium of instruction for all training and evaluation

Examination & Certification

Each module holds 4 credits and participants must earn all to complete the program successfully. Evaluation is based on online examination.

Upon successful completion, participants are awarded the Certificate in Clinical SAS by IGMPI. All module-specific materials will provided during the course.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

IGMPI maintains strong industry linkages with leading pharmaceutical, CRO, and healthcare organizations. The Corporate Resource Division works proactively to recommend students for specialized roles to Human Resources and hiring managers. Services include:

• Resume writing and interview preparation
• Job recommendation and placement assistance
• Ongoing corporate networking and industry engagement

In recent times, professionals from companies like TCS, Cognizant, Accenture, IQVIA, Parexel, Syneos Health, ICON, PPD, and many others have participated or recruited talent from IGMPI’s training programs.

Future Career Prospects

This program provides a solid foundation for a career in:

• Clinical SAS Programming
• Statistical Analysis and Reporting
• Clinical Data Management
• Biostatistics
• Regulatory Submissions and Drug Safety Analytics

It is highly recommended for those entering or transitioning into the statistical programming domain from clinical operations, medical writing, or data management.

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Programme Fee Details

For further enquiries, write to or call us on:
info@igmpi.ac.in / 18001031071 (Toll Free),  9 am to 5:30 pm IST-except on Central Government holidays.