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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


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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: Embedded Software, Linux, Linux Administration, File Systems, Shell Script, Package and Software Management, Electrical Engineering

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    150 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Web Applications for Everybody

    Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, HTML and CSS, PHP (Scripting Language), Relational Databases, JSON, Database Management, jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Databases, Data Modeling, Database Application, Database Development, Debugging, Web Applications, Query Languages, Javascript

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    9.3K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Duke University

    Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Command-Line Interface, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Science

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    478 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Write Automation Scripts

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    PowerShell Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Shell Script, Scripting Languages, Scripting, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, File Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Integrated Development Environments, Data Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    IBM JavaScript Backend Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Software Development Life Cycle, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Containerization, Istio, Software Architecture, Node.JS, Application Deployment, Restful API, Kubernetes, Database Design, Cloud-Native Computing, Responsive Web Design, NoSQL, Git (Version Control System), Ajax, Grafana, Javascript, Azure DevOps, Software Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    9.1K reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    AI skills
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    IBM

    IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, Web Scraping, Data Pipelines, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Engineering, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Linux Commands, SQL, Apache Kafka, Bash (Scripting Language), Apache Airflow, Shell Script, IBM DB2, Generative AI, Python Programming, Data Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61K reviews

    Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    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

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    EDUCBA

    Shell Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, File I/O, File Systems, Programming Principles, Computer Programming

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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

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    Skillshare

    Jump-Start to Screenwriting: Write Your First Script

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply PowerShell Scripting for Automation and Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Shell Script, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, IT Automation, Scripting Languages, Automation, Application Development, Debugging, Integrated Development Environments, Development Testing

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular bash script courses

  • Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Web Applications for Everybody: University of Michigan
  • Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Write Automation Scripts: Coursera
  • PowerShell Skills: Packt
  • IBM JavaScript Backend Developer: IBM
  • IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI: IBM
  • Bash Shell Scripting: Automate, Process & Analyze: EDUCBA
  • Shell Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Automation with Ansible : Red Hat

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