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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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    Amazon Web Services

    Configure and Deploy AWS Client VPN

    Skills you'll gain: VPN Clients, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, Network Protocols, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface, Control Panels, End User Training and Support, Endpoint Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    AWS Certified Developer - Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Continuous Integration, Cloud Hosting, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Deployment, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Continuous Delivery, Cloud Services, Authentications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Solutions, User Provisioning, AWS Kinesis, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Intermediate Web Development and Backend Basics

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), MySQL, WordPress, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Content Management Systems, Linux Commands, DevOps, Linux, Web Design and Development, Devops Tools, Frontend Integration, Full-Stack Web Development, Data Store, Command-Line Interface, Back-End Web Development, Database Development, Server Side, Scripting

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Getting Started with GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, Graphics Software, Event-Driven Programming, No-Code Development, Software Installation, Development Environment, Scripting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    AI CERTs

    From Blocks to Code: Bitcoin Developer Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Test Script Development, Governance, System Monitoring, Blockchain, Scripting, Scalability, Distributed Computing, Payment Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Business Analysis, Cryptography, Application Security, FinTech, Transaction Processing, Emerging Technologies, Software Development, Secure Coding, Market Dynamics, Software Development Tools, Computer Programming

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    XML Practical - Document Object Model

    Skills you'll gain: Extensible Markup Language (XML), Extensible Languages and XML, Scripting

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Harnessing Ollama – Create Local LLMs with Python

    Skills you'll gain: LLM Application, Tool Calling, Large Language Modeling, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Command-Line Interface, Embeddings, Python Programming, Application Development, Vector Databases, User Interface (UI), Software Installation, Restful API, Development Environment

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
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    Coursera

    Confluence Automation, AI & Advanced Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Sprint Retrospectives, Collaborative Software, Collaboration, Team Building, Team Collaboration, AI Integrations, Scripting, Teamwork, Sprint Planning, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Delegation Skills, Agile Methodology, Milestones (Project Management), IT Automation, Stakeholder Communications, Bash (Scripting Language), AI Enablement, Software Documentation, Issue Tracking, Restful API

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Preview
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    Coursera

    ArgoCD Essentials: Automating Kubernetes Deployments

    Skills you'll gain: Prometheus (Software), Kubernetes, Devops Tools, CI/CD, DevOps, Continuous Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Containerization, Configuration Management, Automation, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    AI CERTs

    Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Threat Modeling, Fraud detection, Data Security, Security Controls, Security Awareness, Operational Risk, Threat Detection, Information Systems Security, Threat Management, Key Management, Security Engineering, Payment Systems, Encryption, Infrastructure Security, Regulatory Compliance, Network Protocols, Financial Regulation, Scripting, Scalability

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Unix Processes and Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Unix, Unix Commands, Network Protocols, Unix Shell, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, OS Process Management, File Management, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, Operating Systems, Network Security, System Programming, Communication Systems

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Build a CI/CD Pipeline

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, DevOps, Organizational Change, Culture Transformation, Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), YAML, IT Automation, Continuous Improvement Process, Configuration Management, Scripting

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Configure and Deploy AWS Client VPN: Amazon Web Services
  • AWS Certified Developer - Associate: Packt
  • Intermediate Web Development and Backend Basics: Packt
  • Getting Started with GameMaker: University of Colorado System
  • From Blocks to Code: Bitcoin Developer Essentials: AI CERTs
  • XML Practical - Document Object Model: EDUCBA
  • Harnessing Ollama – Create Local LLMs with Python: Packt
  • Confluence Automation, AI & Advanced Workflows: Coursera
  • ArgoCD Essentials: Automating Kubernetes Deployments: Coursera
  • Securing the Assets: Bitcoin Security: AI CERTs

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