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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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    Coursera

    Automate Excel with Robust VBA Macros

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Business Workflow Analysis, Scripting, Workflow Management, Microsoft Excel, Process Analysis, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Spreadsheet Software, Business Process Automation, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Automation Engineering, Automation, Maintainability, User Feedback, Debugging, Data Manipulation

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Blender 3 to Unreal Engine 5 — Dungeon Modular Kitbash

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Modeling, Post-Production, 3D Assets, Computer Graphic Techniques, Model Optimization, Image Quality

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Simplilearn

    Docker training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, DevOps, Devops Tools, Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Network Security, Penetration Testing, Configuration Management, Security Testing, System Configuration, Hardening, Firewall, Linux Commands, Servers, Command-Line Interface, TCP/IP, Network Analysis, Software Versioning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Dataflow: Qwik Start - Templates

    Skills you'll gain: Real Time Data, Dataflow, Data Pipelines, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Data Store, Databases, Data Processing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Git Essentials for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Software Installation, Development Environment, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, File Management

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Houdini FX: Model, Animate & Optimize 3D Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Animations, 3D Assets, Model Optimization, Computer Graphic Techniques, User Interface (UI), Graphics Software, Scripting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Intermediate After Effects

    Skills you'll gain: Adobe After Effects, Motion Graphics, Animations, Video Editing, Post-Production, Video Production, Computer Graphic Techniques, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Timelines, Graphic and Visual Design, Media Production, Typography, Design Software, Scripting, Logo Design

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    System Administration with IBM AIX: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Unix, Systems Administration, File Systems, User Provisioning, Midrange Computer, File Management, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Performance Tuning, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage, Capacity Management

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Advanced Gameplay & AI Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: UI Components, Game Design, Video Game Development, Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), User Interface (UI) Design, Interactive Design, Data Persistence, Interaction Design, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, 3D Assets, AI Workflows, Computer Graphic Techniques, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Scripting, Artificial Intelligence, Data Management, User Flows, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    REST Assured - Mastering API Testing

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Cucumber (Software), Behavior-Driven Development, JSON, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Test Case, Test Planning, Software Testing, Test Engineering, Security Testing, Test Script Development, Code Coverage, Test Data, Test Automation, Apache Maven, Authentications, Development Environment

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    XHTML Full Stack Development with PHP Projects

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), File I/O, Web Applications, Usability, Information Architecture, Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Front-End Web Development, MySQL, Web Design and Development, User Experience Design, Browser Compatibility, User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, HTML and CSS, Data Import/Export, Verification And Validation, User Interface (UI) Design, Server Side

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

  • Automate Excel with Robust VBA Macros: Coursera
  • Blender 3 to Unreal Engine 5 — Dungeon Modular Kitbash: Packt
  • Docker training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Getting Started in Port Scanning Using Nmap and Kali Linux: Packt
  • Dataflow: Qwik Start - Templates: Google Cloud
  • Git Essentials for Beginners: Packt
  • Houdini FX: Model, Animate & Optimize 3D Workflows: EDUCBA
  • Intermediate After Effects: Skillshare
  • System Administration with IBM AIX: Getting Started: IBM
  • Unreal Engine Advanced Gameplay & AI Mastery: EDUCBA

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