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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

    Introduction to Python for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Devops Tools, Jupyter, DevOps, Program Development, IT Automation, Integrated Development Environments, Development Environment, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Package and Software Management, Virtual Environment, Software Installation, Data Structures, Software Versioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Bash Shell Scripting: Automate, Process & Analyze

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Scripting, Scripting Languages, grep, File Management, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, File I/O, User Accounts, Data Structures

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    John Wiley & Sons

    Linux Security Scripting and Certification Preparation

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Vulnerability Assessments, Linux, Linux Commands, Vulnerability Scanning, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, Continuous Monitoring, Security Testing, Scripting Languages, Security Management, Security Requirements Analysis, Computer Security Incident Management, Unix Commands, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Cyber Security Policies, Operating System Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    PowerShell Skills

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Shell Script, Scripting Languages, Scripting, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, File Management, Software Installation, Configuration Management, Integrated Development Environments

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Write Automation Scripts

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, IT Automation, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Automation, Workflow Management, Business Process Automation, Security Controls, Scripting Languages, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Data Security, Encryption, Continuous Monitoring, Decision Making, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Total Seminars

    Command-Line Interface

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Windows PowerShell, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, IT Automation, Authorization (Computing), Bash (Scripting Language), Microsoft Windows, Unix, Unix Shell, Identity and Access Management, Linux, File Management, File Systems, Automation, Linux Servers, Windows Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Networking, Shell & System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Linux Administration, Shell Script, OS Process Management, Linux, Unix Shell, Virtualization, Bash (Scripting Language), Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Virtual Machines, Network Support, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix, User Accounts, Network Routing, Process Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity

    Skills you'll gain: Network Analysis, Network Security, Cyber Operations, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Cybersecurity, Threat Detection, Network Monitoring, Penetration Testing, Anomaly Detection, Exploitation techniques, Brute-force attacks, Scripting, Authentications, Python Programming, Data Access, Identity and Access Management, Automation, Network Protocols

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, File I/O, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, Data Modeling, DevOps, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Computer Programming

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Bash to Rust: From Zero

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Rust (Programming Language), Scripting Languages, Product Automation, IT Automation, Testability, Unix Commands, Development Testing, Cross Platform Development, Maintainability, File I/O, Package and Software Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Rice University

    Introduction to Scripting in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, File I/O, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Statistical Visualization, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Mapping, Data Manipulation, Code Reusability, Data Dictionary, Development Environment, Data Access, Computational Logic, Data Wrangling, Data Structures, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Scripting, Linux, Scripting Languages, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, OS Process Management, Computational Logic, File Management, File I/O

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Introduction to Python for DevOps: Packt
  • Bash Shell Scripting: Automate, Process & Analyze: EDUCBA
  • Linux Security Scripting and Certification Preparation: John Wiley & Sons
  • PowerShell Skills: Packt
  • Write Automation Scripts: Coursera
  • Command-Line Interface : Total Seminars
  • Networking, Shell & System Management: Total Seminars
  • Advanced Python Scripting for Cybersecurity: Infosec
  • Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Bash to Rust: From Zero: Pragmatic AI Labs

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