EDUCBA
Linux Bash Scripting & Shell Programming Specialization
EDUCBA

Linux Bash Scripting & Shell Programming Specialization

Master Linux Bash Scripting and Automation. Automate tasks, build scripts, and optimize Linux workflows with Bash and Shell programming.

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Develop and execute Bash and Shell scripts to automate Linux system tasks and workflows.

  • Apply control structures, functions, and debugging techniques to build efficient, reusable scripts.

  • Process and analyze files, data, and system configurations using Bash utilities and Awk.

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October 2025

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Specialization - 3 course series

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.

Skills you'll gain

Category: User Interface (UI)
Category: IT Automation
Category: File Management
Category: Interactive Design
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Linux Commands
Category: OS Process Management
Category: Unix Commands
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Scripting
Category: Linux
Category: Shell Script
Category: Debugging

What you'll learn

  • Master Linux commands, arrays, operators, and substitutions.

  • Build scripts with loops, conditions, redirection, and functions.

  • Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize scripts for real-world use.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Unix Commands
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Debugging
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Linux
Category: Unix Shell
Category: Scripting Languages
Category: Shell Script
Category: Scripting
Category: Unix

What you'll learn

  • Write Bash scripts and configure Linux shell environments.

  • Manipulate variables, strings, regex, and file permissions.

  • Automate tasks, process data, and analyze configs with Awk.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Unix Shell
Category: System Configuration
Category: Linux Administration
Category: Shell Script
Category: File Management
Category: Scripting
Category: Bash (Scripting Language)
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Linux Commands
Category: Linux
Category: Unix Commands

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