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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

    JavaScript for Dynamic Web Development

    Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Web Applications, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Programming Principles, Front-End Web Development, Interactive Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Cypress Automation Testing Framework - Zero To Hero

    Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Continuous Integration, CI/CD, Selenium (Software), Test Script Development, OAuth, Software Testing, Development Environment, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Case, Test Tools, Web Development Tools, Git (Version Control System), Maintainability, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Foundations of Python and Selenium WebDriver

    Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), File I/O, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Test Automation, Software Testing, Test Script Development, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Code Reusability, Scripting, Python Programming, Automation, Development Environment, Data Structures

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unity Game Development: Beginner to Intermediate

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Animation and Game Design, Game Design, Video Game Development, Animations, UI Components, Interactive Design, User Interface (UI), Software Development Tools, Course Development, User Interface (UI) Design, Functional Design, Usability, Scripting, Design, Debugging

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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploitation techniques, Vulnerability Scanning, Security Testing, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Security, Web Applications, SQL

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    JavaScript Essentials: From Basics to DOM

    Skills you'll gain: Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Development, Scripting, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Data Validation, Prototyping, Programming Principles, Computational Logic, Code Reusability, Development Environment

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Red Hat

    Getting Started with Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, User Accounts, Software Installation, Linux Administration, System Monitoring, File Management, Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, General Networking, File I/O, Command-Line Interface, Network Support, Computing Platforms, Authorization (Computing), Identity and Access Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Codio

    Data Analysis in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Statistical Methods, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Import/Export, Data Visualization, Data Cleansing, Probability & Statistics, Data Manipulation, Descriptive Statistics, Pandas (Python Package), Data Wrangling, Correlation Analysis, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Computational Logic

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Programming Principles, Code Reusability, Scripting, File Management, Data Structures, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Software Installation, Program Development

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Ansible, IT Automation, Automation, Devops Tools, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Servers, Windows Servers, Command-Line Interface, YAML, Configuration Management, Microsoft Windows

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Fundamentals of Unity Android Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android (Operating System), Unity Engine, User Interface (UI), Video Game Development, Animation and Game Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Mobile Development, Game Design, 3D Assets, Program Development, Graphics Software, Computer Graphics, Animations, Application Deployment, C# (Programming Language), Scripting

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Northeastern University

    Data Visualization with Python & R for Engineers

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Visualization, Statistical Visualization, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Data Preprocessing, Data Mining, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Unstructured Data, Graphing, Big Data, Programming Principles, Python Programming, NumPy, Scripting

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • JavaScript for Dynamic Web Development: Packt
  • Cypress Automation Testing Framework - Zero To Hero: Packt
  • Foundations of Python and Selenium WebDriver: Packt
  • Unity Game Development: Beginner to Intermediate: EDUCBA
  • Practical Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Unit 3: Pearson
  • JavaScript Essentials: From Basics to DOM: Packt
  • Getting Started with Linux Fundamentals: Red Hat
  • Data Analysis in Python: Codio
  • Introduction to Python Programming and Essentials: Packt
  • Ansible From Basics to Guru: Unit 1: Pearson

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