By the end of this course, learners will be able to write Bash scripts, configure the Linux shell environment, manipulate variables and strings, apply regular expressions, manage file permissions, and process data using Awk. Through hands-on exercises, they will gain the ability to automate repetitive tasks, perform text and file processing, and analyze system configurations.
Bash Shell Scripting: Automate, Process & Analyze
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Write Bash scripts and configure Linux shell environments.
Manipulate variables, strings, regex, and file permissions.
Automate tasks, process data, and analyze configs with Awk.
Skills you'll gain
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October 2025
Assessments
19 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module introduces learners to the basics of Bash scripting, file handling, numeric tests, and conditional logic. By mastering these scripting fundamentals, learners will gain the skills to automate simple tasks and build confidence in command-line programming.
What's included
8 videos3 assignments1 plugin
This module explores the Linux shell environment, system configurations, and user management. Learners will gain hands-on knowledge of environment variables, booting processes, and system-level settings critical for shell scripting.
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9 videos3 assignments
This module covers variables, arrays, string manipulation, and regular expressions in Bash scripting. Learners will apply these tools to create dynamic scripts that handle text processing and pattern matching efficiently.
What's included
20 videos4 assignments
This module introduces external Linux commands, file handling tools, and permission management. Learners will practice advanced file processing using commands like grep, find, sort, and uniq to enhance scripting efficiency.
What's included
32 videos5 assignments
This module introduces the Awk programming language for text and data processing. Learners will explore Awk syntax, pattern matching, grouping, and data analysis techniques to extract meaningful insights from structured data.
What's included
18 videos4 assignments
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