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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

    Mastering Linux Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, File Systems, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, grep, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Operating Systems, Scripting, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Blender & Python Scripting – Step-by-Step Guide

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Scripting Languages, Debugging, Scripting, Programming Principles, Animation and Game Design, Development Environment, Software Installation, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Computer Programming

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Scripting, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, System Programming, Python Programming, Persistence, Operational Efficiency

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    48 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
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    Duke University

    Linux and Bash for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, grep, File Systems, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, File I/O, Scripting Languages, Remote Access Systems, Data Manipulation, Data Processing, Data Management, Development Environment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    136 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Codio

    Bash Scripting and System Configuration

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Unix Shell, Ubuntu, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, grep, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, File Management, Configuration Management, File I/O

    2.9
    Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, IT Automation, File I/O

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Scrimba

    Command Line (CLI) & Terminal Basics

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

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Linux: File Management for Devops

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, File Management, Linux Administration, File Systems, File I/O

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    80 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Coursera

    Automate Cloud Workflows with Python Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scripting, Data Persistence, Python Programming, AI Workflows, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Data Pipelines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Red Hat Linux: Configure, Manage & Optimize

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Scripting, Linux Servers, Operating System Administration, Shell Script, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Web Servers, Bash (Scripting Language), Servers, System Monitoring, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Linux Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix, Build Tools, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Mastering Linux Command Line: Packt
  • Blender & Python Scripting – Step-by-Step Guide: Packt
  • Linux & Python: Automate & Manage Systems: EDUCBA
  • Linux and Bash for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Bash Scripting and System Configuration: Codio
  • The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux: Coursera
  • Command Line (CLI) & Terminal Basics: Scrimba
  • Introduction to Unix and Linux Fundamentals: EDUCBA
  • Linux: File Management for Devops: Coursera
  • Automate Cloud Workflows with Python Scripting: Coursera

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