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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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    Packt

    Getting Technical with the Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Red Hat

    Python Programming with Red Hat

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, JSON, Python Programming, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Structures, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Web Development, Program Development, Scripting, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Practical Vim Editor Commands On Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Linux Servers, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    File Utilities, Filters, and Common Unix Commands

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, grep, File Systems, Data Pipelines, File Management, Dataflow, Authorization (Computing)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Python Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Unix Commands, Scripting Languages, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Practical Introduction to the Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Productivity, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps

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

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Brute-force attacks, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, Python Programming, Program Development, Network Protocols, Data Persistence, Software Installation

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    File Permissions and Environment Settings in Unix

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Linux, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Operating System Administration, User Accounts, File Systems, Security Controls, File Management, Identity and Access Management, Systems Administration

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Web Exploits, Python Scripting & Network Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, OSI Models, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, General Networking, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, LLM Application, Test Script Development, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Practical Linux Command Line 2.0

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Package and Software Management, Linux, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Systems, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Remote Access Systems, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Network Administration, User Accounts, grep, Unix, OS Process Management, General Networking

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Getting Technical with the Terminal: Packt
  • Python Programming with Red Hat: Red Hat
  • Practical Vim Editor Commands On Linux: Coursera
  • File Utilities, Filters, and Common Unix Commands: EDUCBA
  • Linux Command Line: Packt
  • Python Scripting: Duke University
  • Practical Introduction to the Command Line: Coursera
  • Linux: I/O Redirection for DevOps: Coursera
  • Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques: Packt
  • File Permissions and Environment Settings in Unix: EDUCBA

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