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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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      Packt

      Learn Bash Shell Scripting for Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Linux Commands, IT Automation, Unix Commands, Unix, Linux Servers, Linux, Automation, Command-Line Interface, Restful API, Maintainability, System Monitoring, Remote Access Systems

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Pearson

      Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS)

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      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Python Scripting Case Study - Creating a Console Application

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Store, Data Entry, Record Keeping, Command-Line Interface, Data Validation, Programming Principles

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Command-Line Interface, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Program Development, Graph Theory, Software Technical Review, Software Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Integration Testing, Game Design, Integrated Development Environments

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      9.5K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Mathematics for Engineers

      Skills you'll gain: Linear Algebra, Matlab, Differential Equations, Integral Calculus, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Engineering Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Finite Element Methods, Calculus, Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Mathematics, Engineering, General Mathematics, Mathematical Modeling, Mechanical Engineering, Scripting, Vibrations, Simulation and Simulation Software

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.6K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Microsoft Windows, File Systems, Linux, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Systems Administration, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Windows PowerShell, File Management, Software Installation, Linux Commands, System Monitoring, Remote Access Systems, Authorization (Computing), Virtualization

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      29K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Python Scripting Training

      Skills you'll gain: Scripting, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Program Development, Maintainability, Python Programming, Computer Programming, Interactive Design, Development Environment, Software Installation, Virtual Environment

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Azure, Azure Synapse Analytics, Cloud Services, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Cloud Storage, Databases, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing Architecture, Database Management Systems, Data Lakes, Public Cloud, Data Storage Technologies, Scalability, Computer Networking, Virtual Machines, Virtualization

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      2.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, C++ (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Computer Programming, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Unit Testing, Program Development, Software Technical Review, Computer Science, Software Testing, Integration Testing, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, File Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      7.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      IBM DevOps and Software Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Serverless Computing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Agile Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Test Driven Development (TDD), Agile Methodology, OpenShift, Linux Commands, GitHub, Software Architecture, DevOps, Microservices, Containerization, Cloud Computing Architecture, Software Engineering, Flask (Web Framework), System Monitoring, Jupyter, Application Development

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      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      61K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      EDUCBA

      File Utilities, Filters, and Common Unix Commands

      Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Linux, Shell Script, File Management, File Systems, Data Pipelines, System Configuration

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of California, Santa Cruz

      Coding for Everyone: C and C++

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, C (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design Patterns, Programming Principles, Data Structures, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Program Development, Graph Theory, Software Technical Review, Artificial Intelligence, Game Design, Data Storage, File Management

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      9.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Learn Bash Shell Scripting for Automation: Packt
    • Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Pearson
    • Python Scripting Case Study - Creating a Console Application: EDUCBA
    • C, Go, and C++: A Comprehensive Introduction to Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Mathematics for Engineers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User: Google
    • Python Scripting Training: EDUCBA
    • Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services: Microsoft
    • C and Go: Classical and Modern Programming: University of California, Santa Cruz
    • IBM DevOps and Software Engineering: IBM

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