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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.


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    Packt

    NGINX HTTP Server

    Skills you'll gain: Nginx, Web Servers, Apache, Ansible, CI/CD, Server Administration, Proxy Servers, Linux Servers, Load Balancing, Docker (Software), PHP (Scripting Language), Django (Web Framework), Microservices, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Ajax, Javascript, Responsive Web Design, Front-End Web Development, Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Development, Development Environment, Web Development Tools, Web Design and Development, JSON, Web Applications, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Scripting, Browser Compatibility, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 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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    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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Unix Commands, Biostatistics, Exploratory Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Unix, Data Science, Data Management, Statistical Methods, Command-Line Interface, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Linux Commands, Data Analysis Software, Data Quality, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Computer Science, Molecular Biology, R Programming, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate, Optimize, and Benchmark Data Pipelines

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Analysis, Performance Testing, Performance Measurement, Benchmarking, Data Modeling, Data Processing, Extract, Transform, Load, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis

    Advanced · 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

    Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Android (Operating System), Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Game Design, Animation and Game Design, Software Installation, Development Environment, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    Advanced Python: Apps for Desktop, Database, and Web

    Skills you'll gain: Web Services, Web Applications, Application Development, Database Application, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Restful API, Databases, Database Management, Application Security, Network Protocols, User Interface (UI) Design, Scripting, Relational Databases, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Software Development, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Design, Programming Principles

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Linux Foundation

    Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Unix Commands, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Shell Script, System Configuration, Collaborative Software, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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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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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    8K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Logical Operations

    Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer (PCEP)

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Virtual Machines, Verification And Validation, Program Development, Data Preprocessing, Python Programming, Debugging, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Application Development, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Development Environment, Software Development, Computer Programming Tools, Functional Design, Cross Platform Development

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • NGINX HTTP Server: Packt
  • HTML, CSS, and Javascript for Web Developers: Johns Hopkins University
  • Networking and Troubleshooting IT Systems: Packt
  • Reactive Patterns with RxJS and Angular Signals: Packt
  • Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Automate, Optimize, and Benchmark Data Pipelines: Coursera
  • Master Advanced Redis Operations and Server Management: EDUCBA
  • Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development: Packt
  • Advanced Python: Apps for Desktop, Database, and Web: Logical Operations
  • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation

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