This course is a comprehensive introduction to shell programming and Unix automation, designed for learners who want to build a strong foundation in system-level scripting. Using the Bash shell as the primary environment, the course guides learners through the step-by-step progression from basic command-line interactions to advanced scripting constructs.

Shell Programming Essentials

Shell Programming Essentials
This course is part of Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
Access provided by The University of Akron
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Intermediate level
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Taught in English
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SB
Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025
I can now analyze and evaluate shell scripts, not just write them. This gave me a deeper
AF
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025
The practical assessments helped me practice what I learned. Writing scripts became easier
S
Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025
Before this course, I was only running commands. Now I can automate tasks using scripts I





