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    Learn shell scripting for automating tasks in Unix/Linux environments. Understand how to write and execute shell scripts for system administration.

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Numerical Methods for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Engineering Calculations, Numerical Analysis, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Integral Calculus, Scripting, Simulations, Calculus, Scientific Visualization, Programming Principles, Algorithms, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      384 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Java Enterprise Edition

      Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Application Deployment, Web Applications, Application Servers, Java, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Development, Web Development, Web Servers, Application Frameworks, Scripting, Middleware, Server Side, Javascript and jQuery, Data Storage, Apache Tomcat, Enterprise Architecture, Data Sharing, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Model View Controller

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      210 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Programming with Scratch

      Skills you'll gain: Animation and Game Design, Computational Thinking, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Storytelling, Scripting, Solution Design, Creativity, Event-Driven Programming, Data Storage

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      95 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Debugging, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Import/Export, Web Applications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      828 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Minnesota

      Cybersecurity in the Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Cloud Security, Authentications, Key Management, Data Security, Cloud Applications, Cloud Services, Application Security, Authorization (Computing), Cyber Risk, Secure Coding, Cloud Storage, Personally Identifiable Information, DevSecOps, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Network Security, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Security Controls

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      160 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Introduction to Open Source Application Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Computer Programming, System Programming, Pseudocode, Software Design, User Interface (UI), Data Structures, File Management

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      19 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

      Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Data Management, Data Storage, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, User Interface (UI)

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      432 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Development Environment, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Authentications, YAML, Software Development Tools, Software Development Methodologies, Software-Defined Networking, CI/CD, DevOps, IT Automation, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Administration, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, JSON, Network Protocols, Network Routing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Files and directories in the Linux filesystem

      Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Linux, Linux Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Arizona State University

      Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application

      Skills you'll gain: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Matplotlib, Generative AI, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Deep Learning, Image Analysis, Plot (Graphics), Machine Learning Algorithms, Object Oriented Design, Integrated Development Environments, Pandas (Python Package), Development Environment, Data Structures, Event-Driven Programming, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting, User Interface (UI)

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Infosec

      Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Operations, Cybersecurity, Authentications, Scripting, Python Programming, Data Access, Network Security, User Accounts, System Programming, Network Protocols

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Jenkins Pipeline: Declarative and IaC approaches for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Debugging, Apache Maven, Scripting, Development Environment, Scripting Languages

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Numerical Methods for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Java Enterprise Edition: LearnQuest
    • Programming with Scratch: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON: University of Michigan
    • Cybersecurity in the Cloud: University of Minnesota
    • Introduction to Open Source Application Development: Illinois Tech
    • Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels: IBM
    • Network Automation Engineering Fundamentals: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Files and directories in the Linux filesystem: Coursera Project Network
    • Python: A Guided Journey from Introduction to Application: Arizona State University

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