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    Learn Bash scripting for automating tasks in Unix-based systems. Master command-line operations, script writing, and system management.

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      Duke University

      Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering

      Skills you'll gain: Web Scraping, MySQL, SQL, JSON, Scripting, Data Manipulation, Data Structures, Query Languages, Database Management, Databases, Data Import/Export, Data Storage Technologies, Spatial Analysis, Python Programming

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      104 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, Exploit development, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, System Configuration, Virtual Machines

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project

      Skills you'll gain: System Programming, Embedded Software, Linux, Embedded Systems, Debugging, Operating Systems, Peripheral Devices, Build Tools, Shell Script, C (Programming Language), Development Environment, Command-Line Interface, Configuration Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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 Servers, Linux Administration, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Software Installation, System Monitoring, File Management, User Accounts

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, Linux, Unix, Scripting

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      31 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Command Line in Linux

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      962 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Building a Bash Command-Line Tool

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Business Logic, DevOps

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Linux, Scripting, DevOps, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      79 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Linux Administration and Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), User Accounts, Linux Administration, Linux, Operating System Administration, File Systems, Performance Tuning, Systems Administration, Scripting, File Management, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Data Storage, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Dataflow

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, File Management

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Automating Team Communication with Google Sheets and Apps Script

      Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Google Workspace, Google Sheets, Stakeholder Communications, Communication Planning, Google Docs, Scripting, Google App Engine, Collaborative Software, Timelines, Project Schedules, Project Management, Web Applications, Javascript, Data Validation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      128 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Packt

      Jq Command Tutorials for Bash Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), JSON, Shell Script, Scripting, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Cloud API, Restful API, Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, Software Installation

      Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular bash script courses

    • Scripting with Python and SQL for Data Engineering: Duke University
    • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM
    • Linux Kernel Programming and Introduction to Yocto Project: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Linux Bash Shell Scripting with Real-Life Examples: Packt
    • The Bash Shell and Basic Scripting in Linux: Coursera Project Network
    • Command Line in Linux: Coursera Project Network
    • Building a Bash Command-Line Tool: Duke University
    • Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Linux Administration and Storage: Packt
    • Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics: Coursera Project Network

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