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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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    Google

    Introduction to Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Software Versioning, Collaborative Software, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Issue Tracking, Command-Line Interface

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    8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    PCEP: Python Data Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Verification And Validation, Python Programming, Data Preprocessing, Programming Principles, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Automate Cloud Costs & Governance

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Management, Compliance Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Cloud Security, Cost Control, Automation, Amazon Web Services, Governance, Compliance Auditing, Cost Management, Scripting, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Advanced Python: Object-Oriented Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Application Development, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Software Development, Scripting, Virtual Machines, Scripting Languages

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Python Programming, Cybersecurity, Scripting, Programming Principles, IT Automation, Algorithms, Automation, Computer Programming, File Management, Data Structures

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    AWS Cloud Support Associate

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Command-Line Interface, Amazon CloudWatch, AWS CloudFormation, Root Cause Analysis, Amazon DynamoDB, Customer Relationship Building, Network Troubleshooting, Amazon Web Services, Customer Relationship Management, Software Architecture, Linux Commands, Cloud Computing, Linux, Amazon S3, Web Applications, Information Technology, Customer Service, Software Development

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    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Logical Operations

    PCAP: Python OOP and Code Streamlining

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Code Review, Programming Principles, Maintainability, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Advanced Redis Operations and Server Management

    Skills you'll gain: Redis, Data Persistence, Data Store, Performance Tuning, Transaction Processing, Operational Databases, Server Administration, Scalability, Scripting, Data Structures, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Reactive Patterns with RxJS and Angular Signals

    Skills you'll gain: Angular, Application Design, Software Architecture, Software Design Patterns, Frontend Performance, JavaScript Frameworks, TypeScript, Scripting Languages, UI Components, Javascript, Application Performance Management, Data Sharing, Real Time Data

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Networking and Troubleshooting IT Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating System Administration, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Network Security, Scripting, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Linux System Programming and Introduction to Buildroot

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, File Systems, Shell Script, Electrical Engineering

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python, Bash and SQL Essentials for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Jupyter, Linux Commands, Git (Version Control System), Shell Script, Linux, Web Scraping, Linux Administration, Data Manipulation, MySQL, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, SQL, JSON, Cloud Engineering, Python Programming, Big Data, Data Science

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Introduction to Git and GitHub: Google
  • PCEP: Python Data Processing: Logical Operations
  • Automate Cloud Costs & Governance: Coursera
  • Advanced Python: Object-Oriented Programming: Logical Operations
  • Automate Cybersecurity Tasks with Python: Google
  • AWS Cloud Support Associate: Amazon Web Services
  • PCAP: Python OOP and Code Streamlining: Logical Operations
  • Master Advanced Redis Operations and Server Management: EDUCBA
  • Reactive Patterns with RxJS and Angular Signals: Packt
  • Networking and Troubleshooting IT Systems: Packt

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