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Shell Scripting Courses

Shell scripting courses can help you learn how to automate tasks, manage system processes, and manipulate files efficiently. You can build skills in writing scripts for data processing, scheduling jobs, and error handling. Many courses introduce tools like Bash, awk, and sed, that support executing commands and processing text in Unix-like environments. You'll also explore concepts such as variables, loops, and functions, enabling you to create robust scripts that enhance productivity and streamline workflows.


Popular Shell Scripting Courses and Certifications


  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Warehouse Engineer

    Skills you'll gain: Database Administration, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, IBM Cognos Analytics, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Transformation, Data Visualization, Database Software, Data Store

    ★ 4.7 (6.9K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Google IT Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Debugging, Cloud Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Technical Communication, Web Services, Email Automation, Web Presence, Automation, Python Programming, Interviewing Skills, Configuration Management, Program Development, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.8 (54K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Apache Spark, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science

    ★ 4.6 (62K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: AI skills
    AI skills
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google

    Google Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Network Security, Threat Management, Vulnerability Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Hardening, Computer Security Incident Management, Security Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Security Awareness, Incident Response, Cybersecurity, Network Protocols, Endpoint Detection and Response, Bash (Scripting Language), Debugging, Linux, Web Presence, Python Programming, SQL

    ★ 4.8 (66K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: AI skills
    AI skills
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • G

    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Data Store, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment

    ★ 4.8 (40K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Enterprise AIOps with Amazon Q Business

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Bedrock, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Amazon Web Services, AWS SageMaker, AI Workflows, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Shell Script, IT Automation, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, AI Integrations, AI Security, Prototyping, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Data Management, Anomaly Detection

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google

    Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Support, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, System Support, User Provisioning, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation

    ★ 4.7 (29K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Shell Script, Package and Software Management, Electrical Engineering

    ★ 4.3 (150) · Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Science

    ★ 4.5 (478) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Cloud Platforms, Virtual Machines, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, IT Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Command-Line Interface, Firewall

    ★ 4.7 (17K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Automation & AI Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Workflow Management, Business Workflow Analysis, Process Optimization, Process Analysis, Generative AI, Scripting, Return On Investment, AI Workflows, Slack (Software), Scripting Languages, Automation, Performance Measurement, Project Management Software, Business Process Automation, Performance Reporting, AI Integrations, Management Reporting, Project Management, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: User Story, Cloud Deployment, CI/CD, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Istio, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Devops Tools, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), Test Tools, DevOps, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

    ★ 4.7 (8.1K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular shell scripting courses

  • IBM Data Warehouse Engineer: IBM
  • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
  • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
  • Google Cybersecurity: Google
  • Crash Course on Python: Google
  • Enterprise AIOps with Amazon Q Business: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
  • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation: Google Cloud

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