Linux Bash Scripting: Automate, Control & Design

This course is part of Linux Bash Scripting & Shell Programming Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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7 hours to complete

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

14 reviews

7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Create Bash scripts with variables, arguments, and I/O handling.
Apply loops, conditions, and control flow in Linux scripting.
Build interactive command-line tools to automate tasks.

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Assessments

9 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

By the end of this course, learners will be able to create Bash scripts, apply system variables, implement input/output handling, analyze control flow, develop loops and conditional logic, and design interactive command-line interfaces. These outcomes ensure learners can automate repetitive tasks, streamline Linux operations, and boost productivity with scripting.

This comprehensive Linux Bash Scripting Training equips learners with both foundational and advanced skills. Starting with the basics of shell usage and permissions, the course progresses to variables, command line arguments, redirection, and piping. Learners also gain hands-on practice in building scripts that use loops, conditional logic, and user interfaces with dialog utilities. What makes this course unique is its practical, step-by-step approach that combines theory with live demonstrations and real-world examples. Whether you are a beginner exploring Linux or a professional aiming to enhance automation skills, this training provides a structured learning path that bridges fundamentals with advanced scripting techniques.

This module introduces learners to the fundamentals of Linux and Bash scripting. It covers the role of the shell, file permissions, system-defined variables, and essential

What's included

9 videos3 assignments

9 videosTotal 51 minutes

Bash Scripting Introduction3 minutes
Uses of Linux7 minutes
How to use shell6 minutes
Permission to Bash File5 minutes
System Defined Variables3 minutes
Practical Demo8 minutes
Practical Demo Continue4 minutes
Second Script4 minutes
Important Commands10 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Getting Started with Bash10 minutes
Variables, Scripts, and Commands10 minutes
Graded - Foundations of Linux and Bash30 minutes

This module focuses on input/output handling, command utilities, and conditional structures. Learners will explore the use of command line arguments, redirection, pipes, and filtering techniques. They will also analyze and implement decision-making structures such as if-else and nested conditions to create smarter, more flexible scripts.

What's included

9 videos3 assignments

9 videosTotal 62 minutes

Grep and Read Command5 minutes
Command Line Argument5 minutes
Command Line Argument Continue4 minutes
Input Output9 minutes
Input Output Continue3 minutes
Pipe and Filter8 minutes
Pipe and Filter Continue10 minutes
If Else Statement11 minutes
If Else Statement Nested6 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

Command Utilities and Input Handling10 minutes
Piping and Conditional Statements10 minutes
Graded - Working with Commands and Control Flow30 minutes

This module advances into iterative constructs, redirection operators, and user-friendly script interfaces. Learners will develop scripts using for, while, and until loops, manage error handling through redirection, and design interactive text-based interfaces using the dialog utility.