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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


  • E

    EDUCBA

    Bash Shell Scripting: Automate, Process & Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Scripting, Scripting Languages, grep, File Management, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, File I/O, User Accounts, Data Structures

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Packt

    Jq Command Tutorials for Bash Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), JSON, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Restful API, Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    PowerShell for Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Test Script Development, Security Testing, API Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Security, Windows Servers, Cyber Security Assessment, Microsoft Servers, IT Automation, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Python Scripting Masterclass: From Basics to Real Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Data Validation, Web Applications, Scripting, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Code Reusability, Django (Web Framework), Web Development Tools, Software Testing, Web Development, Customer Data Management, Data Structures, Program Development, Python Programming, Record Keeping, Programming Principles

    ★ 4.9 (49) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Microsoft Windows, Shell Script, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation

    ★ 4.5 (13) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Packt

    The Software Developer's Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, User Accounts, Containerization, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File I/O, Software Development Tools, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Codio

    Unix and Bash for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), User Provisioning, GitHub, OS Process Management, Firewall, Ubuntu, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, File Systems, TCP/IP, Version Control

    ★ 4 (112) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Johns Hopkins University

    The Unix Workbench

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix Shell, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), grep, Cloud Hosting, Ubuntu, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File Management

    ★ 4.7 (1.4K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • R

    Rice University

    Introduction to Scripting in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Dictionary, Software Installation, Development Environment, Data Access, Computational Logic, Data Wrangling, Data Structures, Data Analysis

    ★ 4.7 (4.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, File I/O, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, DevOps, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Object Oriented Design, Computer Programming

    ★ 4 (210) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    Packt

    Working with SSH

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Remote Access Systems, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Authentications, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Package and Software Management, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    PowerShell for Automating Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, IT Automation, Scripting, Shell Script, Automation, Windows Servers, Data Validation, System Configuration, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Servers, Server Administration, Administration, Software Installation, Servers, Verification And Validation, Cloud Deployment, Data Import/Export, Service Management, Remote Access Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

    ★ 2.8 (8) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Bash Shell Scripting: Automate, Process & Analyze: EDUCBA
  • Jq Command Tutorials for Bash Shell Scripting: Packt
  • PowerShell for Penetration Testing: Packt
  • Python Scripting Masterclass: From Basics to Real Projects: EDUCBA
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 1: Pearson
  • The Software Developer's Guide to Linux: Packt
  • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio
  • The Unix Workbench: Johns Hopkins University
  • Introduction to Scripting in Python: Rice University
  • Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest

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