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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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    • U

      University of California, Davis

      Python Basics: Automation and Bots

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Python Programming, Scripting, Data Cleansing, Automation, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.9
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, TCP/IP, Systems Administration, Network Architecture, Computer Networking

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      65 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Washington

      Programming Languages, Part C

      Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      461 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Building a Bash Command-Line Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Automation

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Infosec

      Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Hunting, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      88 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Infosec

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, General Networking, Linux, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      489 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      E

      EDUCBA

      SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide

      Skills you'll gain: Splunk, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Data Modeling, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), System Monitoring, Dashboard, Incident Response, Threat Detection, User Accounts, Data Transformation, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, Systems Administration, Performance Tuning, Data Visualization, Event Monitoring, Data Manipulation, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Query Languages

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      308 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      Illinois Tech

      Hardware and Operating System Foundations I

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Systems Administration, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Control Panels, OS Process Management, IT Automation, General Networking, Computing Platforms, Graphical Tools, Information Technology Operations, File Management, Network Troubleshooting, User Accounts

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      U

      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Video Game Development, Game Design, Development Environment, Software Documentation, Data Storage, Scripting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      175 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      G

      Google Cloud

      Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Español

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Cloud Storage, General Networking, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Firewall, Command-Line Interface

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      365 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Red Hat

      Fundamentals of Containers, Kubernetes and OpenShift

      Skills you'll gain: OpenShift, Application Deployment, Kubernetes, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, CI/CD, YAML, Configuration Management, Application Lifecycle Management, Package and Software Management, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: New
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      I

      IBM

      IBM Ethical Hacking with Open Source Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Threat Detection, Penetration Testing, Linux, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, Network Security, Network Monitoring, Bash (Scripting Language), Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Incident Response, Anomaly Detection, Cybersecurity, Vulnerability Scanning, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Policies, Data Ethics, Information Systems Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Python Basics: Automation and Bots: University of California, Davis
    • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
    • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
    • Building a Bash Command-Line Tool: Duke University
    • Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion: Infosec
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
    • SIEM Splunk Hands-On Guide: EDUCBA
    • Hardware and Operating System Foundations I: Illinois Tech
    • Introduction to C++ Programming and Unreal: University of Colorado System
    • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Español: Google Cloud

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