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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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      LearnQuest

      Managing Linux Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, File Systems, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, Data Storage, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      SAS Macro Language

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Statistical Programming, Data Processing, SQL, Data Manipulation, Text Mining, Scripting, Software Documentation, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Infosec

      Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials

      Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Strategy, Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security, Authentications, Command-Line Interface, Data Access, Python Programming, Network Security

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, TCP/IP, General Networking, Network Routers, Network Administration, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Network Troubleshooting, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface, Network Model, Network Planning And Design, Configuration Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      49 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Files and directories in the Linux filesystem

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, File Systems, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Linux Administration, Authorization (Computing), Unix, Operating Systems

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introduction to Javascript: The Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Back-End Web Development, Front-End Web Development, HTML and CSS, Event-Driven Programming, Mobile Development, Web Development, Scripting

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      285 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Rust Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Development Environment, Data Structures, Unit Testing, Software Documentation, Software Testing, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), GitHub, Debugging, Microsoft Copilot, System Programming, Command-Line Interface

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      UiPath

      Data Manipulation in RPA

      Skills you'll gain: Data Manipulation, Robotic Process Automation, Data Transformation, Data Processing, Automation, Scripting, Data Collection, Data Structures

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      70 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Jenkins Pipeline: Declarative and IaC approaches for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, DevOps, Debugging, Apache Maven, Scripting, Development Environment, Scripting Languages

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Starweaver

      Matlab and Simulink Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Data Visualization, Scientific Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Data Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Simulation and Simulation Software, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Scripting, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Unity Engine, Video Game Development, Storytelling, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Interactive Design, User Experience Design, Animations, C# (Programming Language), Scripting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Rust (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Maintainability, Linux Commands, Scripting, System Programming, Python Programming, Debugging, Application Deployment, Software Testing

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      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Managing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
    • SAS Macro Language: SAS
    • Establishing Command-and-Control and Finding Credentials: Infosec
    • CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials: Packt
    • Files and directories in the Linux filesystem: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Javascript: The Basics: Coursera Project Network
    • Rust Fundamentals: Duke University
    • Data Manipulation in RPA: UiPath
    • Jenkins Pipeline: Declarative and IaC approaches for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Matlab and Simulink Basics : Starweaver

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