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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


  • D

    Duke University

    Web Applications and Command-Line Tools for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, Command-Line Interface, Google Cloud Platform, Package and Software Management, Containerization, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Test Automation, Algorithms, Software Installation

    ★ 4.4 (43) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments

    ★ 4 (143) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • C

    Coursera

    Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Predictive Modeling, People Analytics, Scripting, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Scripting Languages, R (Software), Trend Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Employee Retention, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    Infosec

    Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Exploitation techniques, Authentications, Scripting, Python Programming, Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Network Protocols

    ★ 4.6 (27) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Software Installation

    ★ 4.4 (84) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Packt

    Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Shell Script, Unix, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Package and Software Management, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, File Management, Data Storage, Security Controls, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing)

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Linux Commands, Docker (Software), Shell Script, Ansible, Kubernetes, Configuration Management, Application Deployment, Servers, Systems Administration, Software Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, Public Key Infrastructure

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • P

    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Shell Script, Unix Shell, OS Process Management, Network Administration, Unix Commands, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    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 (61K) · Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: AI skills
    AI skills
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • I

    IBM

    IBM Data Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Database Administration, Data Warehousing, SQL, Data Pipelines, Apache Hadoop, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Design, Database Management, Relational Databases, Data Security, Linux Commands, Data Migration, Data Governance, MongoDB, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, Database Development, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Architecture

    ★ 4.6 (7.5K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • U

    University of Colorado Boulder

    High-Performance and Parallel Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Hardware Architecture, Microarchitecture, Bash (Scripting Language), Distributed Computing, Scalability, Memory Management, Shell Script, Computer Systems, Big Data, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, File Systems, Performance Testing, Cloud Development, C and C++, Linux, Computing Platforms, Data Import/Export, C++ (Programming Language), Communication Systems

    ★ 3.8 (179) · Advanced · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
  • L

    LearnQuest

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Software Development Tools, Application Servers, Computer Programming Tools, Web Applications, Development Environment, Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI)

    ★ 4.4 (207) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    Category: Credit offered
    Credit offered
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular shell scripting courses

  • Web Applications and Command-Line Tools for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows: Coursera
  • Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials: Infosec
  • Introduction to Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job: Packt
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 8: Pearson
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 4: Pearson
  • IBM Relational Database Administrator with GenAI: IBM
  • IBM Data Architecture: IBM

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