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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


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    University of Colorado System

    Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API

    Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Application Security, Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Secure Coding, Data Security, Web Development, Email Security, PHP (Scripting Language), Brute-force attacks, Algorithms, User Provisioning

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Unix, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Exception Handling in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Debugging, Scripting, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development

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    72 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis Expressions (DAX), Power BI, Pivot Tables And Charts, Microsoft Excel, R Programming, Alteryx, Dashboard, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Tableau Software, Data Cleansing, Data Presentation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Debugging, Data Visualization, Automation, Python Programming, Data Structures, Statistical Analysis

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Data Analytics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Data Visualization, Python Programming, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Scripting, Analytics, Data Manipulation, Real Time Data, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Data Transformation, Data Cleansing, Data Validation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    17 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, File Systems, Data Storage, Network Troubleshooting, Operating Systems, Remote Access Systems, Operating System Administration, System Support, Software Installation, File Management, Service Management, General Networking, DevOps, Network Security, User Accounts

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Threat Management, Threat Detection, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Python Programming, Encryption, Network Protocols

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    40 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado System

    Game Development with GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Animations, Programming Principles, Graphics Software, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), No-Code Development, Event-Driven Programming, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Scripting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    파이썬 단기집중과정

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Computational Thinking, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Fudan University

    基于Unity引擎的游戏开发基础

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), 3D Assets, Animations, Application Deployment, Scripting, Cross Platform Development, Virtual Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Credential Access, discovery, lateral movement & collection

    Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Python Programming, Data Access, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, Scripting, Remote Access Systems, User Accounts

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    62 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular shell scripting courses

  • Basic Cryptography and Programming with Crypto API: University of Colorado System
  • Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence: Codio
  • Exception Handling in Python: Coursera
  • Data Analysts' Toolbox - Excel, Power BI, Python, & Tableau: Packt
  • Data Analytics with Python: Simplilearn
  • Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Python for Command-and-control, Exfiltration and Impact: Infosec
  • Introduction to Git and GitHub Basics: Packt
  • Game Development with GameMaker: University of Colorado System
  • 파이썬 단기집중과정: Google

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