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.

Skills you'll gain: Debugging, z/OS, Job Control Language (JCL), Mainframe Computing, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Program Development, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Data Management, Application Development
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Illinois Tech
Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Configuration, Systems Administration, IT Automation, OS Process Management, Information Technology Operations, Network Administration, Graphical Tools
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Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Scientific Visualization, NumPy, Data Visualization, Debugging, Matplotlib, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Integrated Development Environments, Computational Thinking, Engineering Analysis, Programming Principles, Jupyter, Data Analysis, Computer Programming
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Software Configuration Management, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Secure Coding, File Management, Technical Documentation, Software Documentation
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Scrimba
Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, User Interface (UI), Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering, Web Development
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Network Infrastructure, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Peripheral Devices, Software Installation, Active Directory, Technical Support and Services, System Configuration, Cyber Security Assessment
Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: TikTok, Storytelling, Content Creation, Storyboarding, Video Production, Scripting, Writing
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Performance Tuning, Unix Commands, Unix, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, Debugging, Service Management, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Data Storage, Scripting
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Board Infinity
Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Model View Controller, Web Applications, Middleware, Debugging, Application Deployment, Application Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Microsoft Development Tools, Cross Platform Development, Software Architecture, Network Routing, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface
Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Motion Graphics, Blogs, Graphic and Visual Design, Scripting, Creativity, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Color Theory, Media Production, Persona Development, Target Audience, Image Quality, Writing and Editing, Marketing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Docker (Software), Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, YAML, Devops Tools, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Web Applications, Cloud Infrastructure, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Nginx, CI/CD, Software Installation, MongoDB, Service Management, Infrastructure Architecture, Infrastructure Security
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Colorado System
Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Debugging, Animations, Programming Principles, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), User Interface (UI), No-Code Development, Other Programming Languages, Event-Driven Programming, Software Design Patterns, Computational Logic, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Development Environment
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months