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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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    LearnQuest

    Managing Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, File Systems, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, Data Storage, System Configuration, File Management, Data Storage Technologies, Network Administration, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting, Open Source Technology

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    178 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Developing Applications in Python on AWS

    Skills you'll gain: Software Architecture, Amazon DynamoDB, Database Management, Cloud Applications, Databases, Amazon Web Services, Event-Driven Programming, API Gateway, Cloud Development, Serverless Computing, Python Programming, Cloud API, Application Deployment, Service Oriented Architecture, Microservices, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Application Development, Web Development, Automation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    108 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Python Data Representations

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Persistence, Development Environment, Data Access, Data Structures, Data Storage, Python Programming, Program Development, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting Languages, Debugging

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Data Persistence, Exploitation techniques, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Scripting Languages

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    98 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Davis

    Identifying Security Vulnerabilities

    Skills you'll gain: Threat Modeling, Secure Coding, Cryptography, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Encryption, Application Security, Penetration Testing, Data Security, Exploitation techniques, Security Controls, Authentications, Vulnerability Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Personally Identifiable Information, Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    179 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Sydney

    Introduction to Advanced Calculus

    Skills you'll gain: Advanced Mathematics, Integral Calculus, Calculus, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Trigonometry, Mathematical Modeling, Linear Algebra, Physics, Numerical Analysis, Derivatives

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Create Your First Automation Script Using Selenium and Java

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, Test Automation, Eclipse (Software), Software Testing, Scripting, Test Tools, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Java, Functional Testing

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    362 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    IBM

    Data Warehousing Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Data Warehousing, IBM Cognos Analytics, Extract, Transform, Load, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Visualization, Database Design, Dashboard Creation, Data Modeling, MySQL, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Database Management, Data Architecture, Data Pipelines, PostgreSQL, Statistical Reporting, Shell Script, SQL, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Bahasa Indonesia

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Virtual Networking, Virtual Machines, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Cloud Management, Network Administration, Network Security, Firewall, Command-Line Interface

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    370 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Infosec

    Operating System Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Security Testing, Linux, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Operating Systems, Exploitation techniques, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Mac OS

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Apache Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Apache, Analytics, Data Governance, Scalability, File Systems, Live Streaming, Systems Architecture, Data Store, Event Monitoring, Event-Driven Programming, Data Persistence, File I/O, Data Transformation, Data Storage Technologies, Identity and Access Management, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Data Maintenance, Data Storage

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    51 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

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

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Managing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
  • Developing Applications in Python on AWS: Amazon Web Services
  • Python Data Representations: Rice University
  • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
  • Identifying Security Vulnerabilities: University of California, Davis
  • Introduction to Advanced Calculus: The University of Sydney
  • Create Your First Automation Script Using Selenium and Java: Coursera
  • Data Warehousing Capstone Project: IBM
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud
  • Operating System Foundations: Infosec

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