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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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    University of California San Diego

    Linux Tools for Text Processing

    Skills you'll gain: grep, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Data Processing, Text Mining, Command-Line Interface, Data Manipulation, Unix, Automation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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 Accounts, Containerization, Scripting, Scripting Languages, File I/O, Software Development Tools, Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Software Development

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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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

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    Packt

    Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Exploit development, Penetration Testing, Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Brute-force attacks, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, Python Programming, Program Development, Network Protocols, Data Persistence, Software Installation

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Getting Technical with the Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Red Hat

    Python Programming with Red Hat

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

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Data Storage, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments

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    Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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    143 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Amazon Web Services, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Application Deployment, System Programming, Python Programming, Package and Software Management, Performance Tuning, Software Testing

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Linux Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Advanced Web Exploits, Python Scripting & Network Attacks

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, OSI Models, Exploitation techniques, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Security, Cyber Security Assessment, General Networking, Vulnerability Scanning, Cybersecurity, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Modeling, AI Security, LLM Application, Test Script Development, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Building a Bash Command-Line Tool

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Code Reusability, Automation, DevOps

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    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Command Line in Linux

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

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Linux Tools for Text Processing: University of California San Diego
  • The Software Developer's Guide to Linux: Packt
  • Command Line (CLI) & Terminal Basics: Scrimba
  • Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques: Packt
  • Getting Technical with the Terminal: Packt
  • Python Programming with Red Hat: Red Hat
  • Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
  • Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools: Duke University
  • Getting Started with Linux Terminal: Coursera
  • Advanced Web Exploits, Python Scripting & Network Attacks: Packt

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