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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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    Packt

    Git and GitHub Complete Master Class

    Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Git (Version Control System), Version Control, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Software Versioning, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Software Configuration Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Devops Tools, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Collaborative Software, Code Review, File Systems, Development Environment, Web Presence, Software Documentation

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google

    Google サイバーセキュリティ

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Security Controls, Incident Response, Computer Security Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cybersecurity, Hardening, Network Security, Stakeholder Communications, Relational Databases, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), TCP/IP, Cyber Attacks, Bash (Scripting Language), Incident Management, Threat Management, Data Security, Security Management, Debugging

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Software

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Shell Script, Ubuntu, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Unix, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, System Software

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Game Design, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design, Application Development, Digital Analysis, Interaction Design, Prototyping, C# (Programming Language), Development Testing, Scripting

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    267 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Mastering Operating Systems with IBM AIX

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, File Management, User Accounts, Operating System Administration, Unix, Package and Software Management, Systems Administration, File Systems, TCP/IP, Data Maintenance, User Provisioning, Unix Commands, Midrange Computer, System Monitoring, Scripting, Disaster Recovery, System Software, System Configuration, Data Centers

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    IBM

    Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Data Maintenance, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Remote Access Systems

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    442 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Austral

    Estructuras de datos en Python

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Python Programming, JSON, File Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Import/Export, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    425 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment with Jenkins

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Build Tools, Apache Tomcat, Apache Maven, Docker (Software), Continuous Integration, Shell Script, Continuous Deployment, Application Deployment, Devops Tools, Unix Shell, Software Configuration Management, Application Servers, DevOps, Continuous Delivery, Containerization, Solution Delivery, Command-Line Interface, Systems Integration

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    Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python Essentials for MLOps

    Skills you'll gain: Pandas (Python Package), MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), NumPy, Unit Testing, Model Deployment, Data Manipulation, Test Script Development, Software Testing, Data Import/Export, Applied Machine Learning, Test Automation, Data Wrangling, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Data Processing, Debugging, Data Structures, Machine Learning, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    375 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Services, General Networking, Linux Commands, Linux, Virtual Machines

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    541 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    DevOps Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Git (Version Control System), Docker (Software), Version Control, Software Development, Data Structures, DevOps, Network Administration, Software Development Tools, Networking Hardware, Network Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Web Development, Devops Tools, Containerization, Application Security

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    282 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Minnesota

    Cybersecurity in the Cloud

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Information Privacy, Computer Security, Cryptography

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    172 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Git and GitHub Complete Master Class: Packt
  • Google サイバーセキュリティ: Google
  • Introduction to Open Source Software: Illinois Tech
  • Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción: Universidad de los Andes
  • Mastering Operating Systems with IBM AIX: IBM
  • Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels: IBM
  • Estructuras de datos en Python: Universidad Austral
  • Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment with Jenkins: LearnKartS
  • Python Essentials for MLOps: Duke University
  • Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec

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