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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

    Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Penetration Testing, MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Metasploit, Vulnerability Assessments, Security Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploitation techniques, Test Tools, Virtual Machines, Technical Documentation, Microsoft Windows, Scripting

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Pearson

    Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: PySpark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Spark, Big Data, Apache Hive, Data Lakes, Analytics, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Data Import/Export, Linux Commands, Linux, File Systems, Data Management, Distributed Computing, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Software Installation, Java, C++ (Programming Language)

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Bases y primeros pasos en R

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, R (Software), Scripting, R Programming, Scripting Languages, Statistical Programming, Data Structures

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Pearson

    Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 5

    Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Authentications, Web Applications, Penetration Testing, Application Security, Security Controls, Security Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Application Programming Interface (API), Exploitation techniques, Web Servers, Cloud Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    University of Michigan

    Python بُنى بيانات

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Data Structures, Data Dictionary, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Store, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Development Environment, Software Installation, Computer Programming Tools, Text Mining

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free
    Free
    A

    Amazon Web Services

    Configure and Deploy AWS Client VPN

    Skills you'll gain: VPN Clients, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Amazon Web Services, Network Protocols, Network Security, Remote Access Systems, Virtual Networking, Command-Line Interface, Control Panels, End User Training and Support, Endpoint Security

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    O.P. Jindal Global University

    Big Data Analytics

    Skills you'll gain: Big Data, Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Apache Hive, NoSQL, Database Systems, Data Mining, Cloud Applications, Cloud Solutions, Real Time Data, Cloud Computing, Data Processing, Query Languages, Distributed Computing, Applied Machine Learning, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation

    Build toward a degree

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Packt

    AWS Certified Developer - Associate

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Continuous Integration, Cloud Hosting, Amazon Web Services, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Deployment, AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Continuous Delivery, Cloud Services, Authentications, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Solutions, User Provisioning, AWS Kinesis, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Unreal Engine: Master Advanced FX & Gameplay Design

    Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, 3D Assets, UI Components, Computer Graphics, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Interactive Design, Scripting, Simulations

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    University of Colorado System

    Planning, HUDs, and Spawners in GameMaker

    Skills you'll gain: Video Game Development, Game Design, Unity Engine, Unreal Engine, Program Development, No-Code Development, User Interface (UI)

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    Board Infinity

    Advanced Power Platform: Connectors, Components & Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Power Platform Architecture & Technical Design, Email Automation, Data Modeling, Database Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    EDUCBA

    Blender Modeling & Export: From Props to Unreal

    Skills you'll gain: 3D Assets, 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, Computer Graphics, Graphics Software, Editing, Data Import/Export, Model Optimization

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Pentesting Fundamentals for Beginners: Packt
  • Hadoop and Spark Fundamentals: Pearson
  • Bases y primeros pasos en R: Coursera
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH): Unit 5: Pearson
  • Python بُنى بيانات: University of Michigan
  • Configure and Deploy AWS Client VPN: Amazon Web Services
  • Big Data Analytics: O.P. Jindal Global University
  • AWS Certified Developer - Associate: Packt
  • Unreal Engine: Master Advanced FX & Gameplay Design: EDUCBA
  • Planning, HUDs, and Spawners in GameMaker: University of Colorado System

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