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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

    Functions and Conditional Statements

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Computational Logic, Scripting Languages, Functional Design, Computer Programming

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    39 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Rust Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Jenkins, Application Deployment, DevOps, LLM Application, Continuous Integration, Hugging Face, Large Language Modeling, Test Case, Restful API, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Command-Line Interface, Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing

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    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    310 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Codio

    Connecting to Devices and Networks

    Skills you'll gain: Firewall, Ubuntu, Network Monitoring, TCP/IP, Networking Hardware, Data Storage, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Unix, General Networking, Linux, Network Support, File Systems, Linux Administration, Unix Commands, Computer Networking, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Data Storage Technologies, Shell Script

    4.2
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Building Database Applications in PHP

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), MySQL, Database Application, Database Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management, Secure Coding, Authentications, Web Applications, SQL, Network Protocols

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Basic System Programming on IBM Z

    Skills you'll gain: Job Control Language (JCL), z/OS, Unix, IBM DB2, Database Management Systems, Mainframe Computing, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, System Software, Mainframe Technologies, Data Management, Data Storage Technologies, File Systems, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Transaction Processing

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    379 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C and C++, C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Program Development, Video Game Development, 3D Assets, Software Documentation, Code Reusability, Application Development, Data Storage, Scripting

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    180 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Test Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation, Unit Testing, Software Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Software Engineering Tools, Test Data, Code Coverage, Scenario Testing, Restful API, Mockups, Microservices

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    252 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Prompt Engineering with GPT: Programming for Custom Content

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Education Software and Technology, Generative AI, AI Integrations, OpenAI, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Application Programming Interface (API), Application Development, Machine Learning, Software Engineering

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud IAM and Networking for Azure Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure, Azure Active Directory, Cloud Management, User Provisioning, Cloud Infrastructure, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Hybrid Cloud Computing, Virtual Networking, Active Directory, User Accounts, Network Security, Firewall, Network Routing, Command-Line Interface

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    246 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create an Online Course

    Skills you'll gain: Educational Materials, Learning Strategies, Instructional Design, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Content, Digital pedagogy, Education Software and Technology, Diversity Awareness, Cultural Diversity, Scripting

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    232 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google

    Google Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks, Incident Response, Network Architecture, Network Security, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Incident Management, Network Protocols, Threat Detection, Event Monitoring, Threat Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Network Monitoring, Network Infrastructure, Cyber Attacks, Computer Security Incident Management, Operating Systems, Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Databases

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    120 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University at Buffalo

    Decentralized Applications (Dapps)

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Development Testing, Test Script Development, Application Development, Application Design, Application Frameworks, Integrated Development Environments, Web Development Tools, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Development Environment, Frontend Integration, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Interoperability, Command-Line Interface

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Functions and Conditional Statements: Google
  • Rust Programming: Duke University
  • Connecting to Devices and Networks: Codio
  • Building Database Applications in PHP: University of Michigan
  • Basic System Programming on IBM Z: IBM
  • Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
  • Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development: IBM
  • Prompt Engineering with GPT: Programming for Custom Content: Coursera
  • Google Cloud IAM and Networking for Azure Professionals: Google Cloud
  • How to Create an Online Course: The University of Edinburgh

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