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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


  • C

    Coursera

    Scrape and analyze data analyst job requirements with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, Data Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Cleansing, Scripting, Data Analysis, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Data Capture, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Python Programming, Jupyter, GitHub

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Foundations of Python Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Data Structures, Code Reusability, Python Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Scripting Languages, Computational Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Master AutoCAD 3D: Create, Model & Transform Designs

    Skills you'll gain: Visualization (Computer Graphics), 3D Assets, Software Visualization, Design Software

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    S

    Simplilearn

    Data Analytics with Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Python Programming, Data Presentation, Pandas (Python Package), Analytical Skills, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Scripting, Analytics, Numerical Analysis, Data Manipulation, Graphing, Product Automation, Data Processing, Programming Principles, Data Validation

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    23 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Using MySQL Database with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Relational Databases, MySQL, PHP (Scripting Language), SQL, Databases, Web Applications, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Back-End Web Development, Data Access

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Pearson

    Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Cloud-Native Computing, Infrastructure Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Security Controls, Linux Administration, Data Maintenance, Data Storage Technologies, Systems Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Authorization (Computing), System Configuration, Authentications

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    Infosec

    CISSP Domain 8: Software development security

    Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Security Testing, Risk Management Framework, Systems Development Life Cycle, Secure Coding, Threat Modeling, Software Testing, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Applications, Vulnerability Scanning, Software Development Methodologies, Application Programming Interface (API), Database Application, Agile Methodology, Data Validation

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript

    Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), UI Components, Secure Coding, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Applications, Database Development, Frontend Integration, JavaScript Frameworks, Database Management, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Architecture, Development Environment, Software Testing, Development Testing, NoSQL, API Design

    3.9
    Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Terraform Basics - Managing Infrastructure as Code

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Deployment, IT Infrastructure, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, IT Automation, Amazon S3, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management, Development Environment, Dependency Analysis, Software Installation, Multi-Factor Authentication

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    Unity Game Development: Fun Mini-Game Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Performance Tuning, User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Event-Driven Programming, Virtual Environment, Project Design, Interactive Design, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI) Design, Program Development, Debugging, Scripting, Animations, UI Components, Code Reusability, Computer Graphics

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: New
    New
    Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    Prompt Engineering Masterclass - From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Engineering Tools, Prompt Patterns, Token Optimization, LLM Application, Tool Calling, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Anthropic Claude, Large Language Modeling, Authentications, Generative AI, Code Review, Maintainability, AI Workflows, AI Integrations, Command-Line Interface, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Documentation, Key Management

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Google Apps Script: Access Google Sheets, Maps & Gmail in 4 Lines of Code

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Scripting, Google Workspace, Gmail, Web Development Tools, Javascript, Scripting Languages, Google Cloud Platform, Spreadsheet Software, Web Development, Computer Programming

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Scrape and analyze data analyst job requirements with Python: Coursera
  • Foundations of Python Programming: Packt
  • Master AutoCAD 3D: Create, Model & Transform Designs: EDUCBA
  • Data Analytics with Python: Simplilearn
  • Using MySQL Database with PHP: Coursera
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Unit 1: Pearson
  • CISSP Domain 8: Software development security: Infosec
  • Full-Stack Web Development: PHP, HTML, CSS & JavaScript: Board Infinity
  • Terraform Basics - Managing Infrastructure as Code: Packt
  • Unity Game Development: Fun Mini-Game Projects: EDUCBA

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