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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

      Introduction to Git and GitHub

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Continuous Integration, Software Versioning, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Software Engineering Tools, Issue Tracking, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      7.8K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: NoSQL, Data Warehousing, Apache Hadoop, Extract, Transform, Load, Apache Airflow, Web Scraping, Linux Commands, Database Design, SQL, IBM Cognos Analytics, MySQL, Apache Spark, Database Administration, Data Store, Jupyter, Generative AI, Professional Networking, Python Programming, Data Analysis, Data Science

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
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      59K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Linux Bash Shell Scripting with Real-Life Examples

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Software Installation, System Monitoring, File Management, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM Applied DevOps Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: User Story, CI/CD, Istio, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Continuous Integration, Application Deployment, Test Driven Development (TDD), Gherkin (Scripting Language), Jenkins, Kubernetes, Agile Software Development, Scrum (Software Development), DevOps, Code Coverage, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Secure Coding, Grafana, System Monitoring, Agile Methodology

      Build toward a degree

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7.4K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Skillshare

      Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Cameras & Production

      Skills you'll gain: Unreal Engine, Animations, Motion Graphics, Video Production, Virtual Environment, Live Streaming, Video Game Development, Real Time Data, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Hardening, Unix Commands, Patch Management, Scripting, System Monitoring, User Accounts, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), System Configuration, OS Process Management, Configuration Management, Firewall, Process Management

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google

      Get Started with Python

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, NumPy, Pandas (Python Package), Data Analysis, Programming Principles, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Data Visualization, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      1.6K reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Michigan

      Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL)

      Skills you'll gain: Database Design, SQL, MySQL, Relational Databases, Databases, Data Modeling, Development Environment, PHP (Scripting Language), Software Installation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Storage, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Computing, Network Infrastructure, Virtual Machines, Network Architecture, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Command-Line Interface, Firewall

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      17K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera

      First Steps in Python with Jupyter Notebooks

      Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Jupyter, Python Programming, Programming Principles, Data Science, Generative AI, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Computer Programming, Scripting, Data Analysis

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      The Unix Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Unix Shell, Unix, Git (Version Control System), Unix Commands, Version Control, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Shell Script, Linux, Mac OS, Scripting, Programming Principles, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      The Linux Foundation

      Linux for Developers

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, System Configuration, Unix Shell, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Networking Hardware

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.4K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Introduction to Git and GitHub: Google
    • IBM Data Engineering: IBM
    • Linux Bash Shell Scripting with Real-Life Examples: Packt
    • IBM Applied DevOps Engineering: IBM
    • Unreal Engine 5 For Beginners: Cameras & Production: Skillshare
    • Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting: Packt
    • Get Started with Python: Google
    • Introduction to Structured Query Language (SQL): University of Michigan
    • Essential Google Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation: Google Cloud
    • First Steps in Python with Jupyter Notebooks: Coursera

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