Scripting Languages

Scripting languages are programming languages designed to automate frequently executed tasks, manipulate data, and control a sequence of operations within a system. Coursera's scripting languages catalogue provides comprehensive knowledge on popular scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, Perl, and Ruby. You'll learn everything from basic syntax, data types, and control structures to more advanced topics like error handling, file I/O operations, and creating user-defined functions. Enhance your programming skills by understanding how to write efficient, scalable, and maintainable scripts for web development, data manipulation, and system administration tasks.

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  • Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, grep, Unix, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Scripting, Linux Servers, Secure Coding, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Maintainability, Hardening, Debugging, Linux Administration, Code Reusability, Windows PowerShell, Mac OS

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Linux, Scripting, Scripting Languages, grep, Unix Commands, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Debugging, Code Reusability, System Configuration, Data Processing, File I/O, User Interface (UI), IT Automation

    4.6 stars, 27 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

  • Pearson

    Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Active Directory, Scripting, IT Automation, Network Monitoring, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Windows, Windows Servers, Shell Script, User Accounts, Microsoft Servers, Command-Line Interface, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Servers, Systems Administration, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Server Administration, Authentications

    4.5 stars, 21 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 4 Weeks

  • LearnQuest

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, File I/O, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Development Environment, Unit Testing, Application Deployment, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, Data Modeling, DevOps, Data Persistence, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, Data Structures, Computer Programming

    4 stars, 210 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

  • EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux, Scripting, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting Languages, Operating System Administration, Data Persistence, Unix Commands, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Software Installation, Unix, Object-Relational Mapping, YAML, System Programming, Automation

    4.8 stars, 49 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

  • IBM

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Package and Software Management, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Linux Servers, grep, Scripting, Ubuntu, Scripting Languages, Linux Administration, File Management, Patch Management, File Systems, IT Automation, Operating System Administration

    4.6 stars, 1.8K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

  • EDUCBA

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Validation, Scripting, Object Oriented Design, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Django (Web Framework), Web Development Tools, Web Development, Development Testing, Customer Data Management, Scripting Languages, Shell Script, Data-oriented programming, Business Logic, Program Development, User Interface (UI), Python Programming, Back-End Web Development, Data Processing

    4.9 stars, 49 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

  • LearnQuest

    Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Web Servers, Java Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Context Management, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Middleware, Server Side, Data Storage, Data Sharing, Data Persistence, Event-Driven Programming, Enterprise Application Management, Web Components

    4.6 stars, 226 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

  • Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Secure Coding, Maintainability, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Debugging, Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Authorization (Computing), Cross Platform Development, Mac OS, Security Management

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Windows PowerShell, Systems Administration, Unix, Operating System Administration, Test Script Development, Bash (Scripting Language), IT Automation, Linux Administration, GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Microsoft Copilot, Secure Coding, AI Workflows, Automation, Debugging, AI literacy, Software Development Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Windows PowerShell, Scripting, Linux Administration, Operating System Administration, Scripting Languages, Data Pipelines, Mac OS, System Configuration, File I/O, File Management, Software Documentation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Packt

    Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), grep, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Code Reusability, Windows PowerShell, IT Automation, Mathematical Software, File I/O, User Interface (UI), File Management, Mac OS

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months