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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

    Golang for Beginners: Data Types, Functions, and Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Go (Programming Language), Package and Software Management, Programming Principles, Program Development, Data Structures, Debugging

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with Amazon EKS Anywhere

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing Architecture

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine 3D Pacman: Design, Build & Animate Game

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Game Design, 3D Assets, Animations, Scripting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Getting Started with Docker

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Application Deployment, DevOps, Ubuntu, Development Environment, Software Configuration Management, Software Installation, Application Lifecycle Management, Command-Line Interface

    3
    Rating, 3 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Italiano

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Public Cloud, Firewall, Network Planning And Design, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Advanced Security and Troubleshooting

    Skills you'll gain: Remote Access Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hardening, TCP/IP, Cybersecurity, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Human Factors (Security), Technical Support and Services, Encryption, Command-Line Interface, Authentications, Wireless Networks

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine Game Design: Build, Implement & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unreal Engine, User Interface (UI), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Virtual Environment, Artificial Intelligence, Animations, Debugging, Scripting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Whizlabs

    Automation With Salt

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Automation, System Configuration, YAML, Systems Administration, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Packt

    Ruby Fundamentals and Basic Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    Foundations of Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix Commands, File Systems, Software Installation, Operating System Administration, File Management, Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    IBM

    System Administration with IBM AIX: Getting Started

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, File Systems, System Monitoring, System Configuration, Performance Tuning, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829)

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Transaction Processing, File I/O, Java Programming, Data Access, Object Oriented Design, Data Persistence, Stored Procedure, SQL, Integration Testing, Application Development, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment, Data Integrity, Databases, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Secure Coding, System Programming, Mitigation

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Golang for Beginners: Data Types, Functions, and Packages: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Amazon EKS Anywhere: Amazon Web Services
  • Unreal Engine 3D Pacman: Design, Build & Animate Game: EDUCBA
  • Getting Started with Docker: LearnKartS
  • Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Italiano: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Security and Troubleshooting: Packt
  • Unreal Engine Game Design: Build, Implement & Optimize: EDUCBA
  • Automation With Salt: Whizlabs
  • Ruby Fundamentals and Basic Programming Concepts: Packt
  • Foundations of Linux: Packt

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