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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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    Simplilearn

    Essential Linux Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, File Management, Linux Administration, Unix, grep, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Open Source Technology, User Accounts, Software Installation, Systems Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Ruby Fundamentals and Basic Programming Concepts

    Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Debugging, Code Reusability, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Apple Xcode, Computational Logic, Software Installation, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Logical Operations

    PCEP: Python Data Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Data Processing, Verification And Validation, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Software Development

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    LLM Optimization & Evaluation

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Airflow, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Fine-tuning, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Prompt Patterns, LLM Application, AI Security, Extract, Transform, Load, Scripting, Technical Communication, SQL, Model Optimization, Data Pipelines, Data Presentation, Large Language Modeling, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Root Cause Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Version Control

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Skillshare

    Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, Virtual Environment, Game Design, 3D Modeling, Video Game Development, Computer Graphics, Timelines, Visual Storytelling, Prototyping, Design Strategies, Data Import/Export, Layout Design, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Application Deployment, Creative Design, Software Installation

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Intro to WordPress Development

    Skills you'll gain: WordPress, Ajax, Development Environment, Content Management Systems, Content Management, Secure Coding, Web Development, Data Management, Web Design and Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Database Management, Dashboard Creation, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Security, Javascript

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    XHTML Full Stack Development with PHP Projects

    Skills you'll gain: PHP (Scripting Language), Information Architecture, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Verification And Validation, Server Side, Semantic Web, Web Development, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Development Testing, Web Servers, Scripting, Extensible Languages and XML, Web Frameworks, UI Components, Scripting Languages, Front-End Web Development

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Build an Automobile Listing Website with PHP

    Skills you'll gain: Web Development, PHP (Scripting Language), Web Design and Development, Content Management, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Scripting Languages, Frontend Integration, Software Engineering

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    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Unity Android Game Development — Build Seven 2D and 3D Games

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Unity Engine, GitHub, Bitbucket, Android Development, C# (Programming Language), Android (Operating System), Game Design, Mobile Development, Video Game Development, Software Versioning, Scripting, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), 3D Assets, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Computer Graphics, Program Development, UI Components

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Board Infinity

    Executing Full Text Queries with Elasticsearch

    Skills you'll gain: Query Languages, Software Installation, Performance Tuning, Distributed Computing, Scripting, Data Modeling, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Deployment

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unity Procedural Generation & Game Mechanics

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Modeling, 3D Assets, Video Game Development, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Geometry, Computer Graphics, Performance Tuning, Data Mapping, Software Visualization, Computer Graphic Techniques, Construction, Simulations, C# (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Interaction Design, Design, Maintainability, Process Control, Computational Logic

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Systems Integration - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: DevSecOps, DevOps, User Centered Design, Usability, Systems Integration, Continuous Delivery, Systems Development, Devops Tools, Systems Analysis, System Implementation, Human Centered Design, Continuous Integration, Application Security, Information Systems, Software Development, CI/CD, Secure Coding, Security Testing, User Feedback, Database Management Systems

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

  • Essential Linux Training Course: Simplilearn
  • Ruby Fundamentals and Basic Programming Concepts: Packt
  • PCEP: Python Data Processing: Logical Operations
  • LLM Optimization & Evaluation: Coursera
  • Design a 3D Video Game in Unreal Engine: Skillshare
  • Intro to WordPress Development: Packt
  • XHTML Full Stack Development with PHP Projects: EDUCBA
  • Build an Automobile Listing Website with PHP: Coursera
  • Unity Android Game Development — Build Seven 2D and 3D Games: Packt
  • Executing Full Text Queries with Elasticsearch: Board Infinity

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