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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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      LearnQuest

      Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Containerization, Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Computing, Software Installation, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Scalability, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      322 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      KodeKloud

      DevOps Prerequisite Course

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Devops Tools, General Networking, Linux, Linux Commands, Systems Administration, Network Administration, Application Development, Unix, TCP/IP, Network Troubleshooting, Package and Software Management, Application Servers, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Java, Software Installation, Node.JS

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      72 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Illinois Tech

      Open Source Programming - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), Open Source Technology, Database Development, Programming Principles, Database Management, Software Design, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      C# Class Development

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Program Development, Application Development, Development Environment, Scripting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      University of Virginia

      Bacterial Bioinformatics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Scientific Visualization, Taxonomy, Command-Line Interface, Data Integration, Data Import/Export, Data Storage, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      257 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Introduction to Network Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Automation, Network Infrastructure, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      LearnKartS

      Docker Certified Associate (DCA)

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Microservices, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Data Storage Technologies, Linux Administration, CI/CD, Network Model, YAML, Development Environment, Network Administration, Security Controls, Virtualization, Software Installation, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Application Management

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Red Hat

      Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, OS Process Management, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Firewall, Open Source Technology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Python Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Science, Programming Principles

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Ball State University

      Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Natural Language Processing, Data Science, Scripting, NumPy, Debugging, Data Manipulation

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Linux Command Line for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, File Management, Network Monitoring, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Virtualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of California, Davis

      Interactivity with JavaScript and jQuery

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript and jQuery, jQuery, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Javascript, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Game Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Event-Driven Programming, Animations

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      64 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment: LearnQuest
    • DevOps Prerequisite Course: KodeKloud
    • Open Source Programming - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
    • C# Class Development: University of Colorado System
    • Bacterial Bioinformatics: University of Virginia
    • Introduction to Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Docker Certified Associate (DCA): LearnKartS
    • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat
    • Introduction to Python Functions: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Introduction to Programming: Ball State University

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