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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

    Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Program Development, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    207 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Open Source Programming - Master's

    Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Unit Testing, File I/O, Web Development, Program Development, Open Source Technology, Data Processing, Database Application, Data Structures, User Interface (UI)

    Build toward a degree

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    142 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Linux, File Management, File Systems, File I/O, Systems Architecture, Computer Architecture

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    15 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix, System Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Unix System Basics

    Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, File Systems, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Systems Administration, Shell Script, File Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    89 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Command Line for Beginners

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Scrimba

    Command Line (CLI) & Terminal Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Commands, File Systems, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Unix Commands, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, File I/O, Programming Principles, Debugging, File Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Software Installation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Program Development

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    30 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • Open Source Programming - Master's: Illinois Tech
  • Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Linux Command Line: Packt
  • Unix System Basics: Codio
  • Linux Command Line for Beginners: Packt
  • Command Line (CLI) & Terminal Basics: Scrimba
  • Python Scripting: Duke University
  • Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design: EDUCBA

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