• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Shell Scripting

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


  • P

    Packt

    Working with SSH

    Skills you'll gain: Hardening, Remote Access Systems, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Authentications, Security Controls, Cryptographic Protocols, Key Management, Public Key Infrastructure, Package and Software Management, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Network Administration, Debugging

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    Unix and Bash for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), User Provisioning, GitHub, OS Process Management, Firewall, Ubuntu, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, File Systems, TCP/IP, Version Control

    4
    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    113 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Windows Servers, User Accounts, Microsoft Servers, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Remote Access Systems, Servers, Systems Administration, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Server Administration, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Linux Command Line for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, User Provisioning, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, System Monitoring, File Systems, Unix, Scripting, Systems Administration, File Management, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Operating Systems

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    PowerShell for Automating Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, IT Automation, Scripting, Automation, Windows Servers, System Configuration, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Servers, Server Administration, Administration, Software Installation, Servers, Verification And Validation, Cloud Deployment, Data Import/Export, Service Management, Remote Access Systems, Extensible Markup Language (XML), File Management, Debugging

    2.8
    Rating, 2.8 out of 5 stars
    ·
    8 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Logic, File Management, Process Management, Quality Management, Quality Improvement

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    15 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    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

  • Status: New
    New
    P

    Packt

    The Software Developer's Guide to Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Shell, Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Remote Access Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, User Provisioning, User Accounts, Containerization, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File I/O, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    R

    Red Hat

    Python Programming with Red Hat

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), File I/O, JSON, Python Programming, Debugging, Data Structures, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Statistical Programming, Web Development, Program Development, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Integrated Development Environments, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Advanced Unix Concepts and IPC

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, System Monitoring, File Management, File Systems, OS Process Management, Operating Systems, Communication Systems

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

1…456…114

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

  • Working with SSH: Packt
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio
  • Practical Windows PowerShell Scripting: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Linux Command Line for Beginners: Packt
  • PowerShell for Automating Administration: Packt
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design: EDUCBA
  • Write Automation Scripts: Coursera
  • The Software Developer's Guide to Linux: Packt
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Optimize & Deploy: EDUCBA

Skills you can learn in Software Development

Programming Language (34)
Google (25)
Computer Program (21)
Software Testing (21)
Web (19)
Google Cloud Platform (18)
Application Programming Interfaces (17)
Data Structure (16)
Problem Solving (14)
Object-oriented Programming (13)
Kubernetes (10)
List & Label (10)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok