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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 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

    Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Mobile Development, Game Design, Software Installation, Development Environment, Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Automate QGIS with PyQGIS

    Skills you'll gain: GIS Software, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Information and Technology, Automation, Spatial Data Analysis, Application Programming Interface (API), Spatial Analysis, Scripting, Maintainability, Python Programming, Code Reusability, Data Preprocessing, Data Persistence

    Beginner · 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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    Packt

    Advanced Terraform - Variables, Modules, & State Management

    Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Terraform, Identity and Access Management, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Verification And Validation, Data Validation, Amazon Web Services, Code Reusability, Development Testing, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Data Structures, Data Security, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Skillshare

    Advanced 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Character Movement

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Timelines, Data Import/Export

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Desarrollo XR en Unity para todos

    Skills you'll gain: Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Unity Engine, Virtual Environment, Cross Platform Development, 3D Assets, C# (Programming Language), User Interface (UI), Data Structures, Animation and Game Design, Interactive Design, UI Components, Event-Driven Programming, Scripting, Programming Principles, Animations

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Storage: Qwik Start - CLI/SDK

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Storage, File Management, Public Cloud, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Management, Data Storage, Data Access

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023

    Skills you'll gain: System Monitoring, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), User Accounts, Linux Commands, Linux, Systems Administration, Linux Administration, User Provisioning, Operating System Administration, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, File Management, File Systems, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Control Panels, Linux Commands, General Networking, Cloud Management, File Systems, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master AWS IoT: Build, Automate & Deploy Smart Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Internet Of Things, Network Protocols, Cloud Computing Architecture, Amazon Web Services, Cryptographic Protocols, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Engineering, Embedded Systems, TCP/IP, IT Automation, Cloud-Based Integration, Communication Systems, Python Programming, Authentications, Network Security, Program Development, System Configuration, Encryption, Software Installation, Real Time Data

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Medical Coding and Superbill Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Billing, ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10), Medical Coding, CPT Coding, Revenue Cycle Management, Health Information Management and Medical Records, Billing, System Monitoring, Site Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Root Cause Analysis, Business Continuity Planning, Vulnerability Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Creative Coding for Designers Using Python: University of Michigan
  • Getting Started with Unity and Basic 2D/3D Game Development: Packt
  • Automate QGIS with PyQGIS: Coursera
  • Golang for Beginners: Data Types, Functions, and Packages: Coursera
  • Advanced Terraform - Variables, Modules, & State Management: Packt
  • Advanced 3D Animation in Unreal Engine: Character Movement: Skillshare
  • Desarrollo XR en Unity para todos: Universidad de los Andes
  • Cloud Storage: Qwik Start - CLI/SDK: Google Cloud
  • Linux Crash Course for Beginners - 2023: Packt
  • A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1: Pearson

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