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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, Santa Cruz

    Agile Software Development with Python: TDD and BDD

    Skills you'll gain: Software Development Life Cycle, Agile Project Management, Collaborative Software, Software Development, Development Testing, Test Script Development, Test Case, Python Programming, Cloud Management, Computer Science

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    CertNexus

    CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Management, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Attacks, Network Security, Information Systems Security, Computer Security, Analysis, Network Analysis, Auditing, Data Analysis, Linux Commands, Data Collection, Correlation Analysis, Bash (Scripting Language), Windows PowerShell

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Creating a Gmail Add-on

    Skills you'll gain: Gmail, Email Automation, Google Cloud Platform, Google Workspace, Application Deployment, Scripting, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Intermediate Unity C# & Advanced 2D Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Android (Operating System), Android Development, Unity Engine, Animations, Video Game Development, Mobile Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unity Game Development: Intermediate to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Responsive Web Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Animation and Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Game Design, Scripting, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Object Oriented Design, Animations, Interactive Design, User Experience, Course Development, Interactive Learning, Mechanics

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pragmatic AI Labs

    Postgres From Zero

    Skills you'll gain: PostgreSQL, SQL, Transaction Processing, Relational Databases, Rust (Programming Language), Database Management, Query Languages, JSON, Docker (Software), Data Mapping, Data Access, Development Environment, Performance Tuning, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Kubernetes Training for Beginner

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Deployment, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Network Administration, Unix Shell, Network Analysis

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnKartS

    Learn HTML: Build Your First Website from Scratch

    Skills you'll gain: Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Development, Multimedia, Web Design and Development, Information Architecture, Front-End Web Development, Semantic Web, Interactive Design, Browser Compatibility, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Development Tools, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Visual Design, Development Environment, Metadata Management, Scripting, Building Design, Data Validation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Basic Ideas in Computing Security

    Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Management, Multi-Factor Authentication, Linux

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Python Programming Fundamentals for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Python Programming, Software Installation, Program Development, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Scripting, Code Reusability, Computer Programming, Development Environment

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Java SE 17 Developer (1Z0-829): Unit 6

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Command-Line Interface, Application Deployment, Build Tools, Service Oriented Architecture, Package and Software Management, Dependency Analysis, Service Design

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Agile Software Development with Python: TDD and BDD: University of California, Santa Cruz
  • CFR: Security Assessment, Data Collection, and Log Analysis: CertNexus
  • Creating a Gmail Add-on: Google Cloud
  • Intermediate Unity C# & Advanced 2D Game Development: Packt
  • Unity Game Development: Intermediate to Advanced: EDUCBA
  • Postgres From Zero: Pragmatic AI Labs
  • Kubernetes Training for Beginner: Simplilearn
  • Linux Networking - Basics and Beyond: Unit 3: Pearson
  • Learn HTML: Build Your First Website from Scratch: LearnKartS
  • Basic Ideas in Computing Security: University of Colorado Boulder

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