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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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      Google Cloud

      Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Identity and Access Management, Containerization, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Application Deployment, Cloud Management, Command-Line Interface, Continuous Delivery

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      3.7K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments

      Skills you'll gain: Code Review, Embedded Systems, Git (Version Control System), Software Configuration Management, Development Environment, C (Programming Language), Build Tools, Software Development Tools, Software Design, Hardware Architecture, Computer Architecture, Statistical Programming, Debugging, Command-Line Interface

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      642 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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

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      Atlassian

      Version Control with Git

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, Software Configuration Management, Code Review, Collaborative Software, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      AI skills
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      Google Cloud

      Google Cloud Cybersecurity

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Incident Response, Cloud Security, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), DevSecOps, Large Language Modeling, Computer Security Incident Management, Threat Management, Cloud Computing Architecture, Generative AI, Cloud Computing, Risk Management Framework, Identity and Access Management, Cyber Threat Hunting, Incident Management, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Management, Cyber Risk, Cloud Storage, Data Ethics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      345 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      UiPath

      Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Web Scraping, Data Manipulation, User Interface (UI), Test Automation, Automation, UI Components, Business Process Automation, Human Computer Interaction, Email Marketing, Excel Macros, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Microsoft Excel, Application Deployment, Data Import/Export, Workflow Management, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting, Software Development Tools

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      492 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Automating Real-World Tasks with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Web Services, Automation, Scripting, Python Programming, IT Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, System Monitoring

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.9K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Oracle SQL Databases

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, SQL, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Design, Database Management, Database Architecture and Administration, Database Management Systems, Relational Databases, Database Theory, Data Architecture, Database Administration, Databases, Query Languages, Data Manipulation, Data Storage, Network Architecture, Data Modeling, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      873 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado System

      Introduction to C# Programming and Unity

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Debugging, Video Game Development, Game Design, Programming Principles, Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Development Tools, Data Storage, Computer Programming Tools, Scripting, Development Environment

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.5K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Learning Linux for LFCA Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, File Management, Linux Commands, Version Control, System Monitoring, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Public Key Infrastructure, Git (Version Control System), File Systems, User Accounts, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud Computing Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, User Provisioning

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to HTML, CSS, & JavaScript

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development Tools, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Javascript, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Debugging, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      563 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Practical Introduction to the Command Line

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

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      379 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Getting Started with Google Kubernetes Engine: Google Cloud
    • Introduction to Embedded Systems Software and Development Environments: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Python for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
    • Version Control with Git: Atlassian
    • Google Cloud Cybersecurity: Google Cloud
    • Robotic Process Automation (RPA): UiPath
    • Automating Real-World Tasks with Python: Google
    • Oracle SQL Databases: LearnQuest
    • Introduction to C# Programming and Unity: University of Colorado System
    • Learning Linux for LFCA Certification: LearnQuest

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