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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

      JavaScript Programming Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Ajax, Debugging, JSON, Web Development, Scripting, Computer Programming, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Data Structures, Software Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.6
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      147 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Advanced Commands in Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux, System Monitoring, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Web Scraping

      4.6
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Algorithms, Computer Programming, Linear Algebra, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Algebra, Probability, Probability & Statistics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), IBM Cloud, Mathematical Modeling, Scripting, Theoretical Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Computer Science, Data Structures, Applied Mathematics, Data Processing, Data Manipulation, Software Installation

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      50 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Building Web Applications in Django

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Back-End Web Development, Database Application, Data Modeling, Web Applications, Database Management, Application Security, HTML and CSS

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      780 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: File Management for Devops

      Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, Linux Commands, File Management, Linux Administration, Devops Tools

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Colorado System

      Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Unity Engine, C# (Programming Language), Event-Driven Programming, UI Components, Video Game Development, Scripting, Debugging, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      324 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development

      Skills you'll gain: Test Driven Development (TDD), Test Case, Gherkin (Scripting Language), Software Testing, Behavior-Driven Development, Unit Testing, Selenium (Software), Test Tools, Test Automation, Test Data, Code Coverage, Restful API, Microservices, Mockups

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Scripting, Malware Protection, Cyber Security Assessment, Python Programming, Network Security, Program Development, Network Protocols, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      10 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Advanced Python - Reconnaissance

      Skills you'll gain: MITRE ATT&CK Framework, Penetration Testing, Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Python Programming, Scripting, Automation, Network Analysis

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Mastering Laravel Framework and PHP

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Web Development, Application Deployment, Application Development, Cloud API, Development Environment, Data Validation

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      168 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Access an EC2 instance shell from the AWS console

      Skills you'll gain: Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon Web Services, Virtual Machines, Public Cloud, Web Applications, Cloud Applications, Apache, Linux Servers, Remote Access Systems

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      51 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnQuest

      Basics of Cisco Networking

      Skills you'll gain: Network Performance Management, OSI Models, Network Security, TCP/IP, Network Administration, Network Routing, Network Routers, Network Switches, Network Monitoring, General Networking, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware, Computer Networking, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN), Network Protocols, Cybersecurity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      102 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • JavaScript Programming Essentials: IBM
    • Advanced Commands in Linux: Coursera Project Network
    • The Complete Quantum Computing Course for Beginners: Packt
    • Building Web Applications in Django: University of Michigan
    • Linux: File Management for Devops: Coursera Project Network
    • Intermediate Object-Oriented Programming for Unity Games: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development: IBM
    • Advanced Exploitation and Scripting Techniques: Packt
    • Advanced Python - Reconnaissance: Infosec
    • Mastering Laravel Framework and PHP: Board Infinity

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