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Bash Script Courses

Bash script courses can help you learn scripting basics, command-line operations, automation techniques, and process management. You can build skills in writing efficient scripts, debugging, and managing file systems. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, cron for scheduling tasks, and text editors such as Vim or Nano, which enhance your ability to automate workflows and manage system tasks effectively.


Popular Bash Script Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, Unix Commands, DevOps, Test Script Development, Devops Tools, Scripting Languages, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface, File I/O

    ★ 4.6 (85) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • D

    Duke University

    Building a Bash Command-Line Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Code Reusability, Automation, DevOps

    ★ 4.7 (7) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Network Administration, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Coursera

    Command Line in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix, grep

    ★ 4.6 (985) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Linux Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Software Installation, Data Store, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Hosting, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, System Programming, Python Programming

    ★ 4.8 (47) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Google Cloud

    Google Apps Script: Access Google Sheets, Maps & Gmail in 4 Lines of Code

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Scripting, Google Workspace, Gmail, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Scripting Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Spreadsheet Software, Web Development, Computer Programming

    ★ 4.1 (18) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, Unix, Linux, File I/O, File Management

    ★ 4.5 (63) · Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • S

    Skillshare

    Jump-Start to Screenwriting: Write Your First Script

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Writing, Creativity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Red Hat

    Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, IT Automation, Linux, Devops Tools, Shell Script, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Development Environment, System Configuration, YAML, Application Deployment, Containerization, File Management, Package and Software Management, Configuration Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Linux Command Line for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), System Monitoring, Unix Commands, File Systems, grep, Unix, Scripting, System Support, Systems Administration, File Management, Scripting Languages, Operating Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Linux Administration and Storage

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), User Accounts, Linux Administration, Linux, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Unix, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Administration, File I/O, Scripting, File Management, Scripting Languages, Data Storage, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · 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 bash script courses

  • Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • Building a Bash Command-Line Tool: Duke University
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Command Line in Linux: Coursera
  • Linux Command Line: Packt
  • Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems: EDUCBA
  • Google Apps Script: Access Google Sheets, Maps & Gmail in 4 Lines of Code: Google Cloud
  • Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics: Coursera
  • Jump-Start to Screenwriting: Write Your First Script: Skillshare
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible : Red Hat

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