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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.


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Popular Shell Scripting Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows

    Skills you'll gain: Alteryx, Predictive Modeling, Scripting, R Programming, Predictive Analytics, Data Science, Advanced Analytics, Trend Analysis, Data Preprocessing, Data Integration, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization Software, Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Data Cleansing, Risk Modeling, Machine Learning

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Exploitation techniques, Scripting, Brute-force attacks, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Network Protocols, TCP/IP, Data Persistence, Debugging

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    12 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Duke University

    Web Applications and Command-Line Tools for Data Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Microservices, AWS SageMaker, Cloud Engineering, Command-Line Interface, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Package and Software Management, Containerization, Applied Machine Learning, Python Programming, Test Automation, Algorithms

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    41 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Reaper Scripts for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Data Management, Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    GenAI for DevOps Practitioners

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Responsible AI, Generative AI, DevOps, Devops Tools, CI/CD, Software Documentation, Terraform, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Data Ethics, Automation, Innovation, Productivity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    AI CERTs

    Bitcoin Scripting Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Cryptography, Scripting, Transaction Processing, Secure Coding, FinTech, Application Development, Systems Architecture, Programming Principles, Software Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    LearnQuest

    Introduction to Java as a Second Language

    Skills you'll gain: Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Program Development, Virtual Machines, Web Applications, Software Installation

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    84 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 8

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Containerization, Bash (Scripting Language), Version Control, Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Linux, Docker (Software), Shell Script, Ansible, Kubernetes, Configuration Management, Application Deployment, Systems Administration

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Pearson

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 4

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Servers, Unix, Operating System Administration, Shell Script, Unix Shell, OS Process Management, Network Administration, Unix Commands, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Performance Tuning

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Apache Airflow, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Processing, Data Warehousing, Data Integration, Data Migration, Data Quality, Data Storage Technologies, Web Scraping, Data Transformation, Real Time Data, Data Mart, Performance Tuning, Scalability

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    448 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Cloud Shell and gcloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Command-Line Interface

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    20 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    LPIC-1 Linux Administrator (102-500)

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), General Networking, Linux Commands, Operating System Administration, Scripting, Network Infrastructure, Security Controls, Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Scripting with Alteryx: Python and R for Advanced Workflows: Coursera
  • Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques: Packt
  • Web Applications and Command-Line Tools for Data Engineering: Duke University
  • Reaper Scripts for Beginners: Packt
  • GenAI for DevOps Practitioners: Coursera
  • Bitcoin Scripting Foundations: AI CERTs
  • Introduction to Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
  • CompTIA Linux+ XK0-005: Unit 8: Pearson
  • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 4: Pearson
  • ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka: IBM

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