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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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    • P

      Packt

      Jq Command Tutorials for Bash Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), JSON, Shell Script, Scripting, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Cloud API, Restful API, Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Software Installation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Johns Hopkins University

      Python for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Data Structures, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Scripting, Data Processing, Computer Programming, Data Manipulation, File Management

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la producción audiovisual

      Skills you'll gain: Video Editing, Video Production, Post-Production, Media Production, Videography, Storyboarding, Editing, Storytelling, Scripting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      T

      The Linux Foundation

      Linux for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Networking Hardware

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      The Linux Foundation

      Linux Tools for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Scripting, Software Development Tools, File Management, Unix, Program Development, Operating Systems, Java, C and C++, Debugging

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      730 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to C# Programming and Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Debugging, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Video Game Development, C# (Programming Language), Game Design, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, User Interface (UI), Scripting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Python Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Python Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Devops Tools, Software Development Tools, Data Structures, Programming Principles, Program Development

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
      ·
      24 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of Pennsylvania

      Introduction to Python Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, Programming Principles, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Computational Thinking, Scripting, Software Development Tools, Integrated Development Environments, Data Import/Export, Jupyter, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create Your First Python Program From UST

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Practical Introduction to the Command Line

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
      U

      University of California, Irvine

      The Raspberry Pi Platform and Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Operating Systems, Integrated Development Environments, File Systems, Internet Of Things, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Embedded Systems, Python Programming, OS Process Management, User Interface (UI), Computer Hardware, UI Components

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Create Your First Automation Script Using Selenium and Java

      Skills you'll gain: Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Eclipse (Software), Software Testing, UI Components, Integrated Development Environments, Web Applications, Java Programming

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      351 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Jq Command Tutorials for Bash Shell Scripting: Packt
    • Python for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introducción a la producción audiovisual: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Linux for Developers: The Linux Foundation
    • Linux Tools for Developers: The Linux Foundation
    • Introduction to C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
    • Python Scripting for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Python Programming: University of Pennsylvania
    • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera Project Network
    • Practical Introduction to the Command Line: Coursera Project Network

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