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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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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Computer Security, Vulnerability Assessments, Unix Commands, System Programming, Shell Script, Linux, Debugging, Computer Architecture

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    C# Console Development Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Microsoft Visual Studio, Debugging, .NET Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Environment, Software Testing, Application Development, Command-Line Interface, Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    DeepLearning.AI

    AI Python for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Prompt Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Jupyter, Python Programming, Data Analysis, ChatGPT, Application Development, Scripting, Programming Principles, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Macros, Programming Principles, Visual Basic (Programming Language), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Spreadsheet Software, Problem Solving, Automation, Algorithms, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Data Management, Data Cleansing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Red Hat Linux 9: Install, Configure & Administer

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, Linux, Operating System Administration, Software Installation, System Configuration, Systems Administration, Security Controls, File Management, System Monitoring, User Interface (UI)

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Unreal Engine 5 Integration & Scene Finalization

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Virtual Environment, 3D Modeling, User Interface (UI), Computer Graphics, UI Components, Animations, Game Design, Video Game Development, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Introduction to Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Jupyter, File Management

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003)

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Exploitation techniques, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Mobile Security, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Threat Modeling, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Network Security, Business Logic, Scripting, Technical Communication

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    JavaScript Foundations Course

    Skills you'll gain: Ajax, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Application Programming Interface (API)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Jenkins - From Zero to Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Apache Tomcat, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Apache Maven, Docker (Software), Continuous Delivery, Configuration Management, Software Development, Application Lifecycle Management, Shell Script, Continuous Deployment, Software Configuration Management, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Continuous Monitoring, Application Servers, Software Quality Assurance, Software Installation

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Splunk Administration & Performance Optimization Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Performance Tuning, Splunk, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Scripting, Servers, Security Controls, Data Pipelines, System Monitoring, Data Infrastructure, Network Troubleshooting, Distributed Computing, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Identity and Access Management, Data Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Configuration Management, Debugging, Software Architecture, Performance Improvement

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Kubernetes Case Studies: Deploy & Troubleshoot Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Prometheus (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Docker (Software), DevOps, Containerization, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), YAML, System Monitoring, Grafana, Debugging, Command-Line Interface

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows : University of Colorado Boulder
  • C# Console Development Foundations: Packt
  • AI Python for Beginners: DeepLearning.AI
  • Excel/VBA for Creative Problem Solving, Part 1: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Red Hat Linux 9: Install, Configure & Administer: EDUCBA
  • Unreal Engine 5 Integration & Scene Finalization: Packt
  • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania
  • CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-003): Packt
  • JavaScript Foundations Course: Packt
  • Jenkins - From Zero to Hero: LearnKartS

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