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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

    UE5: Beginner’s Guide to Building a 3D Environment

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, Cinematography, Virtual Environment, Computer Graphics, Computer Graphic Techniques, Animations, Post-Production, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Image Quality, Visual Storytelling, Fine-tuning, Video Production, User Interface (UI), Scalability, Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Game Design, Simulations, Design

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Python Case Study - Customer Brokerage Management System

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Golang for Beginners: Data Types, Functions, and Packages

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Go (Programming Language), Package and Software Management, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Program Development, Other Programming Languages

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Rust From Zero

    Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Code Reusability, Command-Line Interface, Memory Management, API Design, Data Pipelines, Development Environment, Build Tools, Package and Software Management, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Unix Processes and Communications

    Skills you'll gain: Unix, Unix Commands, Network Protocols, Unix Shell, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, OS Process Management, File Management, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, Network Routing, OSI Models, Computer Networking, Operating Systems, Network Security, System Programming, Communication Systems, Network Architecture

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Complete Web Development: HTML, CSS, JS & PHP Projects

    Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Debugging, Search Engine Optimization, jQuery, PHP (Scripting Language), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), MySQL, WordPress, Keyword Research, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development, Content Management Systems, Web Design and Development, Linux Commands, DevOps, Javascript, Application Deployment, Content Optimization, Program Development

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Cybersécurité : comment sécuriser un site web

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Application Security, Cyber Attacks, Threat Modeling, Security Testing, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Assessments, SQL, Databases

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Metasploit para Principiantes: Básicos de explotación

    Skills you'll gain: Metasploit, Exploitation techniques, Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Vulnerability Scanning, Verification And Validation, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Michigan

    Creative Coding for Designers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Animations, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Simulations, Computer Graphics, Python Programming, Game Design, Creative Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Algorithms, Development Environment, Data Structures

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Java Fundamentals - Getting Started with Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Development Tools, Software Development Life Cycle, Program Development, Computer Programming Tools, Computer Programming, Development Environment, Software Development, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Network Fundamentals & Cisco Platform Development

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, OSI Models, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Computing Platforms, IT Automation, Network Administration, Network Model, Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructure, Web Services, Scripting, Network Protocols, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API)

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    CCNA 200-301 Version 1.1: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Switches, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Networking, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Local Area Networks, Network Protocols, Network Performance Management, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface

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    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • UE5: Beginner’s Guide to Building a 3D Environment: Packt
  • Python Case Study - Customer Brokerage Management System: EDUCBA
  • Golang for Beginners: Data Types, Functions, and Packages: Coursera
  • Rust From Zero: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Unix Processes and Communications: EDUCBA
  • Complete Web Development: HTML, CSS, JS & PHP Projects: Packt
  • Cybersécurité : comment sécuriser un site web: Institut Mines-Télécom
  • Metasploit para Principiantes: Básicos de explotación: Coursera
  • Creative Coding for Designers Using Python: University of Michigan
  • Java Fundamentals - Getting Started with Java: Packt

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