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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

    Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Linux Administration, File Management, Unix Shell, Query Languages, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Databases, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    6.3K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Linux All-In-One For Dummies

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Linux Administration, Linux, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux Servers, Web Servers, Apache, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Nginx, Vulnerability Assessments, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, File Management, Virtualization, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Total Seminars

    CompTIA Linux+

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Docker (Software), OS Process Management, Linux, Unix Shell, Containerization, Virtualization, Open Source Technology, Version Control, Ansible, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Bash (Scripting Language), Firewall, Computer Networking, Cloud Storage

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Linux System Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux, OSI Models, Unix, Unix Shell, Network Troubleshooting, grep, Systems Administration, Linux Servers, Linux Commands, Network Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Firewall, User Accounts, Network Routers, File Management, Automation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Bestseller
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    Google

    Google IT Automation with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Cloud Management, Test Automation, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Cloud Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Services, Email Automation, Web Presence, Python Programming, CI/CD, Configuration Management, Program Development, Containerization, Unit Testing

    Build toward a degree

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    55K reviews

    Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Linux Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, File Systems, Shell Script, OS Process Management, File Management, Operating Systems, Authorization (Computing), Software Installation, Virtual Machines, User Accounts, Virtualization, Process Management, IT Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Getting Started with Linux Installation and Everyday Use

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, File Systems, Linux Servers, File Management, Virtualization, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Operating System Administration, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Computing Platforms, General Networking, Local Area Networks, Shell Script

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    AI-Powered Cybersecurity & Bug Bounty Hunting

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Penetration Testing, Model Context Protocol, API Testing, AI Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Prompt Engineering Tools, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Unix Shell, Postman API Platform, Shell Script, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Prompt Patterns, Anthropic Claude, AI Workflows, Model Deployment

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) - The Total Course

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Virtualization, File Systems, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Ubuntu, Hardening, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Unix Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Network Troubleshooting, Shell Script, Data Storage, Application Deployment

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, File Systems, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Linux Administration, Remote Access Systems, System Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, User Accounts, Systems Administration, System Support, User Provisioning, Technical Support and Services, File Management, Linux Commands, Software Installation, Identity and Access Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    30K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google

    Crash Course on Python

    Skills you'll gain: Program Development, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Data Structures, Data Store, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    41K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Google Cloud

    Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Cloud Platforms, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Management, Cloud Storage, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Computer Networking, General Networking

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    17K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
  • Linux All-In-One For Dummies: John Wiley & Sons
  • CompTIA Linux+: Total Seminars
  • Linux System Administration: Edureka
  • Google IT Automation with Python: Google
  • Linux Foundations: LearnKartS
  • Getting Started with Linux Installation and Everyday Use: John Wiley & Sons
  • AI-Powered Cybersecurity & Bug Bounty Hunting: Packt
  • CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) - The Total Course: Packt
  • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google

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