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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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    • I

      IBM

      Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, File Management, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, Scripting Languages, Unix, Operating Systems, Network Protocols, OS Process Management, Automation

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      Python for Data Science, AI & Development

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Automation, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Data Manipulation, Data Import/Export, Scripting, Data Structures, Data Processing, Data Collection, Application Programming Interface (API), Pandas (Python Package), Programming Principles, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      663 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • C

      Codio

      Unix and Bash for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, User Accounts, Unix Commands, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, OS Process Management, Version Control, Firewall, Docker (Software), Containerization, Network Monitoring, Unix Shell, TCP/IP, Application Deployment, Networking Hardware, Data Storage

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      97 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google

      Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux Commands, Linux, SQL, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Unix, Computer Systems, Database Management, Command-Line Interface, Relational Databases, Authorization (Computing), Authentications, User Accounts

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
      ·
      52 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • G

      Google

      Using Python to Interact with the Operating System

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Scripting, Unix Shell, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Unix, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Management, OS Process Management, Debugging, Python Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      6.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • T

      The Linux Foundation

      Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Open Source Technology, Git (Version Control System), Linux, Command-Line Interface, Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Unix Commands, GitHub, Linux Administration, Version Control, Linux Commands, User Accounts, CI/CD, Shell Script, Unix, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Software Installation, Software Development Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      3.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • D

      Duke University

      Linux and Bash for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Linux, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, File Systems, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, System Configuration, Data Manipulation, Development Environment, OS Process Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • I

      IBM

      ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka

      Skills you'll gain: Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Data Pipelines, Apache Kafka, Data Warehousing, Data Transformation, Data Migration, Web Scraping, Data Integration, Shell Script, Real Time Data, Data Mart, Big Data, Performance Tuning, Databases, Scalability

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      408 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • L

      LearnQuest

      Linux Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Web Servers, IT Automation, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Service Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
      ·
      900 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • R

      Rice University

      Introduction to Scripting in Python

      Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization Software, Plot (Graphics), Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Data Cleansing, Programming Principles, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Software Installation, Development Environment, Computational Logic, Data Structures, File Management, Scripting, Data Storage, Data Import/Export, Scripting Languages, Data Integration, Data Analysis, Computer Programming

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      4.3K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting: IBM
    • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
    • Introduction to Bash Shell Scripting: Coursera Project Network
    • Unix and Bash for Beginners: Codio
    • Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL: Google
    • Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics: Coursera Project Network
    • Using Python to Interact with the Operating System: Google
    • Open Source Software Development, Linux and Git: The Linux Foundation
    • Linux and Bash for Data Engineering: Duke University
    • ETL and Data Pipelines with Shell, Airflow and Kafka: IBM

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Shell Scripting

    Shell scripting refers to a computer program that runs on the UNIX shell command-line interpreter. Plainly put, a shell script is a file that contains a series of commands and shell statements. Shell scripting helps in repetitive tasks. If you have to do a lot of similar programming tasks, it's more efficient to use shell scripting. The shell script itself, the file, is made up of ASCII text, better known as plain text.

    Shell scripting is widely used in system administration tasks like evaluating system logs, disk backups, and installation scripts for complex programming jobs. It's also used for printing text commands, file manipulation, and overall program execution.‎

    Shell scripting is important to learn because it can help with working in Linux/Unix computer environments. It's a form of scripting that's relatively easy to learn. For coders, it's easy to read and maintain for computer tasks. You can get work completed quickly by setting up shell scripting to handle computer operations.

    Even though drag and drop interfaces are growing in programming operations, shell scripting is still used widely to customize the direction of a program and how it should run right from the start. Plus, shell scripting can help you learn what goes on in the code for repetitive automated tasks.‎

    There are multiple, exciting career opportunities ahead for you in the computer service industry once you learn shell scripting. The types of careers can range from programmer, software analyst, and systems administrator, to higher-paying roles as a Unix developer, Linux programmer, and similar roles. You can find additional career opportunities in industries from retail to manufacturing, aerospace to healthcare, in key software positions like backend developer, app development using shell scripting, and programming roles connected to languages like Python or Bash Shell.‎

    Taking online courses on Coursera can help you build your fundamental understanding of process automation, full-stack development, using variables in your scripts, scripting the responses for the same set of actions for data loops, and much more. Your study of shell scripting can help you learn how to review some of the most commonly used Linux commands, and you can also learn to create Bash and Unix scripts to automate laborious, repetitive tasks. The courses may touch on other aspects like application automation, package installation, system administration tasks, data backup, and overall system-level scripts as well.‎

    Online Shell Scripting courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Shell Scripting skills. Choose from a wide range of Shell Scripting courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Shell Scripting, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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