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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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    Board Infinity

    Mastering VMware Automation and Cloud Management Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Hybrid Cloud Computing, vCenter Server, VMware ESX Servers, vSphere Networking and Storage, Storage vMotion, vCenter Server Management, vSphere DRS & HA, Cloud Management, NSX-T Network Virtualization, Virtual Machines, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, IT Automation, Cloud Computing, Network Troubleshooting, Virtualization, Automation, Application Lifecycle Management, Scripting

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    ReactJS Development and Project-Based Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Hosting, Front-End Web Development, React.js, Cloud Deployment, Javascript, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Cloud Security, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Remote Access Systems

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Performance Tuning, Linux, Systems Administration, File Management, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Hardware Troubleshooting, Memory Management, Debugging, Service Management, User Accounts, OS Process Management

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, IT Automation, Devops Tools, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Linux Commands, Scripting, YAML, Configuration Management, Open Source Technology

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Information Technology Operations, Disaster Recovery, Document Management, Incident Response, Incident Management, Change Control, Safety and Security, IT Automation, Technical Communication, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Personally Identifiable Information, Remote Access Systems, Data Security, Scripting, Electrical Safety, Bash (Scripting Language), Artificial Intelligence, Windows PowerShell, Scripting Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Development, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Applications, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Cloud-Based Integration, Event Monitoring, Cloud Services, Cloud Management, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Podman for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Data Persistence, Docker (Software), Command-Line Interface, Devops Tools, Data Storage, DevOps, Application Deployment, General Networking, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    MuleSoft for Salesforce Developers

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), Postman API Platform, Test Automation, Data Mapping, Application Deployment, Test Tools, Scripting, Cloud Deployment, Salesforce, Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Software Testing, Data Integration, API Testing, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Architectural Design, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Automation, Devops Tools, Linux Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Windows Servers, Command-Line Interface, YAML, Configuration Management, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Codio

    Data Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Wrangling, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Unit 7

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, YAML, Application Deployment, Scripting, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Planning, HUDs, and Spawners in GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Program Development, No-Code Development, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Mastering VMware Automation and Cloud Management Skills: Board Infinity
  • ReactJS Development and Project-Based Learning: Packt
  • Advanced Linux Troubleshooting and System Recovery: Packt
  • Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) EX294: Unit 1: Pearson
  • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 4: Pearson
  • Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Podman for the Absolute Beginners - Hands-On DevOps: Packt
  • MuleSoft for Salesforce Developers: Packt
  • Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1: Pearson
  • Data Analysis in Python: Codio

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