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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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      IBM

      Introduction to Networking and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storage, Network Protocols, Network Administration, Network Troubleshooting, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Command-Line Interface, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Data Storage Technologies, Computer Networking, Information Technology, Cloud Storage, Network Architecture, Hardware Troubleshooting, Wireless Networks, System Configuration, Servers, Data Store, System Support

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      538 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Cape Town

      Julia Scientific Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Box Plots, Statistical Analysis, Scientific Visualization, Data Import/Export, Jupyter, Epidemiology, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Plot (Graphics), Mathematical Modeling, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Programming Principles, Other Programming Languages, Scripting Languages, Computer Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      434 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      SAS Advanced Programmer

      Skills you'll gain: SQL, SAS (Software), Microsoft SQL Servers, Data Cleansing, MySQL, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Statistical Programming, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Perl (Programming Language), Data Access, Database Management Systems, Oracle Databases, Text Mining, Scripting, Data Integration, Data Structures, Data Analysis, Software Documentation

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      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      404 reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Virginia

      Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values

      Skills you'll gain: Business Ethics, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Employee Coaching, Leadership, Overcoming Objections, Self-Awareness, Decision Making, Personal Development, Program Implementation, Action Oriented, Goal Setting, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      596 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Program Development, Unit Testing, Development Testing, Test Case, Software Testing, Simulations, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, C (Programming Language), Command-Line Interface

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      805 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Dartmouth College

      Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Systems, Linux Commands, C (Programming Language), Unix, File Management, Operating Systems, OS Process Management, Computer Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Open Source Technology

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Princeton University

      Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Cryptographic Protocols, Blockchain, Encryption, FinTech, Key Management, Payment Systems, Digital Assets, Network Protocols, Data Storage, Transaction Processing, Data Mining, Distributed Computing, Scripting

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, NumPy, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), Data Visualization Software, Data Visualization, Data Manipulation, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Computational Logic, Computer Programming, Histogram, Python Programming, Scripting, Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, Data Science, Data Structures, Software Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      290 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Big Data, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      565 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps

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

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      138 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      829 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Python Essentials for MLOps

      Skills you'll gain: MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Unit Testing, Data Structures, Command-Line Interface, Software Testing, Python Programming, NumPy, Applied Machine Learning, Test Automation, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Transformation, Programming Principles, Application Programming Interface (API), Machine Learning

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      288 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Networking and Storage: IBM
    • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town
    • SAS Advanced Programmer: SAS
    • Ethical Leadership Through Giving Voice to Values: University of Virginia
    • Writing, Running, and Fixing Code in C: Duke University
    • Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface - 6: Dartmouth College
    • Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies: Princeton University
    • Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Introduction to Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest

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