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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

      Java Servlet Pages (JSPs)

      Skills you'll gain: Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Scripting Languages, Scripting, Java, Server Side, Web Development, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Web Applications, Extensible Languages and XML

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      91 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification

      Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Hardware Troubleshooting, Command-Line Interface, Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Network Administration, System Support, System Configuration, Computer Hardware, Network Security, Microsoft Windows, Technical Support and Services, General Networking, Technical Support, Mac OS, Linux, Mobile Security, Infrastructure Security, Computer Displays, Firewall

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      191 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      Whizlabs

      Getting Started with Puppet

      Skills you'll gain: Puppet (Configuration Management Tool), Software Installation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Systems Architecture, System Configuration, Configuration Management, IT Automation, Development Environment, Database Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C++ (Programming Language), Debugging, Computer Programming, Event-Driven Programming, Computer Programming Tools, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Data Storage, Software Documentation, Program Development, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Software Architecture, User Interface (UI), Virtual Environment, Data Import/Export, Software Development, File Management, Scripting, Software Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
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      National Taiwan University

      計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

      Skills you'll gain: Programming Principles, Computer Programming, C (Programming Language), Data Structures, Algorithms, Command-Line Interface, Debugging

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      364 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plot (Graphics), Pandas (Python Package), NumPy, Data Visualization Software, Programming Principles, Scatter Plots, Computer Science, Computer Programming, Histogram, Data Import/Export, Package and Software Management, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Manipulation, Python Programming, Data Science

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      How to Create Video for Online Courses

      Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Post-Production, Course Development, Media Production, Content Creation, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Multimedia, Storytelling, Developing Training Materials, Web Content, Editing, Scripting, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      195 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Start Your API Testing Journey With Postman Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Postman API Platform, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Testing, Restful API, Scripting, Test Case

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      278 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      IBM

      Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development

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

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      225 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad de los Andes

      Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Application Development, Virtual Environment, Prototyping, Computer Graphics, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), C# (Programming Language), Data Analysis Software, Software Development, Scripting

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      266 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free
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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, TCP/IP, Scripting, Shell Script, Network Monitoring, Network Analysis, Network Security, Network Protocols

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Rust Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker (Software), DevOps, Jenkins, Test Case, Restful API, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Command-Line Interface, Amazon Web Services, Software Testing, Maintainability, Prometheus (Software), System Monitoring, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AWS SageMaker, Data Structures

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      181 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

    • Java Servlet Pages (JSPs): LearnQuest
    • Preparation for CompTIA A+ Certification: IBM
    • Getting Started with Puppet: Whizlabs
    • C++ Programming for Unreal Game Development: University of Colorado System
    • 計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming): National Taiwan University
    • Expressway to Data Science: Python Programming: University of Colorado Boulder
    • How to Create Video for Online Courses: The University of Edinburgh
    • Start Your API Testing Journey With Postman Tool: Coursera Project Network
    • Introduction to Test and Behavior Driven Development: IBM
    • Desarrollo de Videojuegos en Unity: Una Introducción: Universidad de los Andes

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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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