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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


  • U

    University of California, Santa Cruz

    Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Visualization Software, Animations, Data Presentation, Video Editing, Data Storytelling, Adobe After Effects, Graphics Software, Storyboarding, Adobe Premiere, Peer Review, Motion Graphics, Autodesk Maya, Post-Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Technical Communication, Style Guides, Scripting, Professional Development

    ★ 4.7 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    IBM z/OS Rexx Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, z/OS, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, Scripting Languages, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, File I/O, Code Reusability, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Data Import/Export, Automation, Data Management, Application Development

    ★ 4.4 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • K

    KodeKloud

    Docker Basics for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Devops Tools, Containerization, Collaborative Software, DevOps, Linux Commands, Cloud-Native Computing, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Networking, Data Storage, Software Installation, Computer Networking, File Systems, Data Persistence, System Requirements

    ★ 4.7 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Coursera

    Files and directories in the Linux filesystem

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Authorization (Computing), Data Storage

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Cómo comenzar a usar Google Kubernetes Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Containerization, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Solutions, Cloud Hosting, Cloud Services, Cloud Computing, Application Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.6 (93) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Playwright Python and Pytest for Web Automation Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Integration, Test Automation, Authentications, CI/CD, Test Script Development, API Testing, Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Event-Driven Programming, GitHub, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), User Interface (UI)

    ★ 4.3 (21) · Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Cloud Platforms, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Networking, Network Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Network Routing, Network Security, Firewall, Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.6 (218) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Duke University

    Data Engineering with Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Rust (Programming Language), Restful API, Cloud-Based Integration, Amazon Web Services, Data Structures, Secure Coding, Data Processing, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Manipulation, System Programming, Cryptography, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Software Testing

    ★ 3.5 (67) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Pearson

    Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Frontend Integration, Full-Stack Web Development, IntelliJ IDEA, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, React.js, Restful API, Front-End Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Context Management, Web Applications, Application Frameworks, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Data Store

    ★ 4.8 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Qlik Sense - Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Spatial Data Analysis, Spatial Analysis, Scripting, Geospatial Mapping, Scripting Languages, Dashboard, Dashboard Creation, Data Visualization Software, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Advanced Analytics

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Securing Systems and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Command-Line Interface, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Information Systems Security, Local Area Networks, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security, Linux Commands, Windows PowerShell, Security Controls, Hardening, Vulnerability Scanning, Endpoint Security, Threat Detection, Linux, Network Architecture, Wireless Networks, Network Analysis

    ★ 4.6 (13) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    Introduction to Unity and Basic Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, C# (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Development Testing, Scripting, Game Design, Development Environment, Event-Driven Programming, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular shell scripting courses

  • Data-Driven Animation for Science Communication: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • IBM z/OS Rexx Programming: IBM
  • Docker Basics for DevOps: KodeKloud
  • Files and directories in the Linux filesystem: Coursera
  • Cómo comenzar a usar Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
  • Playwright Python and Pytest for Web Automation Testing: Packt
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Data Engineering with Rust: Duke University
  • Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Qlik Sense - Advanced: Packt

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