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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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    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Jenkins Pipeline: Declarative and IaC approaches for DevOps

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      20 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Introducción a la producción audiovisual

      Skills you'll gain: Media Production, Storyboarding, Multimedia, Content Creation, Technical Communication, Editing, Storytelling, Scripting, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Advanced Embedded Linux Development

      Skills you'll gain: Agile Methodology, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, System Programming, Software Testing, Linux, Software Development Methodologies, Docker (Software), Git (Version Control System), Containerization, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, File Systems, C++ (Programming Language), Shell Script, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Debugging, OS Process Management, Internet Of Things, Operating Systems

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      133 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • C

      Coursera Project Network

      Files and directories in the Linux filesystem

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • U

      Universidad Austral

      Introducción a la programación con Python

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Programming Principles, Software Installation, Python Programming, Development Environment, Integrated Development Environments, Scripting Languages, Program Development, Scripting, Computer Programming

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1.7K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Duke University

      Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Serverless Computing, Command-Line Interface, Amazon Web Services, Maintainability, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Software Development Tools, Program Development, Python Programming, Performance Tuning, Debugging

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Introducción a la terminal de comandos de Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Linux Servers, Unix, File Systems, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of California, Davis

      JavaScript for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Javascript, Data Validation, HTML and CSS, Scripting, JSON, Event-Driven Programming, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, User Interface (UI), Interactive Design, Application Programming Interface (API), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Scalability, Distributed Computing, Computer Systems, Big Data, Operating Systems, File Systems, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Performance Tuning, Programming Principles

      Build toward a degree

      3.5
      Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
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      124 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, Ajax, Debugging, Web Development Tools, Event-Driven Programming, Javascript, PHP (Scripting Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Import/Export, Web Applications

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      819 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      IBM z/OS Mainframe Practitioner

      Skills you'll gain: Virtualization, Unix, IBM DB2, IBM Cloud, Data Management, Virtual Machines, Database Management Systems, Data Storage, Infrastructure Architecture, System Programming, Operating Systems, Unix Commands, IT Infrastructure, File Systems, System Monitoring, Computer Architecture, Servers, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface, Computing Platforms

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      JavaScript Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, HTML and CSS, Scripting, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, Debugging

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      918 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Jenkins Pipeline: Declarative and IaC approaches for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción a la producción audiovisual: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Advanced Embedded Linux Development: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Files and directories in the Linux filesystem: Coursera Project Network
    • Introducción a la programación con Python: Universidad Austral
    • Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools: Duke University
    • Introducción a la terminal de comandos de Linux: Coursera Project Network
    • JavaScript for Beginners: University of California, Davis
    • Introduction to High-Performance and Parallel Computing: University of Colorado Boulder
    • JavaScript, jQuery, and JSON: University of Michigan

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Shell Scripting

    Shell scripting refers to a computer program that runs on the UNIX shell command-line interpreter. Plainly put, a shell script is a file that contains a series of commands and shell statements. Shell scripting helps in repetitive tasks. If you have to do a lot of similar programming tasks, it's more efficient to use shell scripting. The shell script itself, the file, is made up of ASCII text, better known as plain text.

    Shell scripting is widely used in system administration tasks like evaluating system logs, disk backups, and installation scripts for complex programming jobs. It's also used for printing text commands, file manipulation, and overall program execution.‎

    Shell scripting is important to learn because it can help with working in Linux/Unix computer environments. It's a form of scripting that's relatively easy to learn. For coders, it's easy to read and maintain for computer tasks. You can get work completed quickly by setting up shell scripting to handle computer operations.

    Even though drag and drop interfaces are growing in programming operations, shell scripting is still used widely to customize the direction of a program and how it should run right from the start. Plus, shell scripting can help you learn what goes on in the code for repetitive automated tasks.‎

    There are multiple, exciting career opportunities ahead for you in the computer service industry once you learn shell scripting. The types of careers can range from programmer, software analyst, and systems administrator, to higher-paying roles as a Unix developer, Linux programmer, and similar roles. You can find additional career opportunities in industries from retail to manufacturing, aerospace to healthcare, in key software positions like backend developer, app development using shell scripting, and programming roles connected to languages like Python or Bash Shell.‎

    Taking online courses on Coursera can help you build your fundamental understanding of process automation, full-stack development, using variables in your scripts, scripting the responses for the same set of actions for data loops, and much more. Your study of shell scripting can help you learn how to review some of the most commonly used Linux commands, and you can also learn to create Bash and Unix scripts to automate laborious, repetitive tasks. The courses may touch on other aspects like application automation, package installation, system administration tasks, data backup, and overall system-level scripts as well.‎

    Online Shell Scripting courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Shell Scripting skills. Choose from a wide range of Shell Scripting courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Shell Scripting, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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