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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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      Duke University

      Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools

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

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      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Washington

      Programming Languages, Part C

      Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting Languages, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Functional Design, Computational Thinking, Software Design, Debugging

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      461 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Michigan State University

      Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer

      Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, Game Design, Video Game Development, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Storytelling, User Experience Design, C# (Programming Language), Animations, Scripting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      118 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      MERN Stack Front To Back: Full Stack React, Redux & Node.js

      Skills you'll gain: Web Applications, API Design, User Interface (UI), Databases, Scalability, User Story, GitHub, Command-Line Interface, Data Validation

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Animation with JavaScript and jQuery

      Skills you'll gain: jQuery, Javascript and jQuery, UI Components, Scripting, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Applications, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Web Development Tools, Animations, User Interface (UI) Design

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Whizlabs

      Automation with Ansible

      Skills you'll gain: Ansible, Devops Tools, Automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevOps, YAML, Linux, Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Infrastructure, Encryption, System Configuration

      3.2
      Rating, 3.2 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      SAS

      SAS Macro Language

      Skills you'll gain: SAS (Software), Program Development, Scripting, Data Processing, Automation, Statistical Programming, Data Manipulation, Debugging, Data Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      149 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Managing Linux Systems

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Linux, Linux Servers, System Monitoring, Linux Commands, File Systems, User Accounts, Command-Line Interface, User Provisioning, Systems Administration, Data Storage, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Network Administration, Software Installation, Network Troubleshooting

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      170 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Servers, Linux Administration, Unix, Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, OS Process Management, Debugging, System Monitoring, DevOps, Resource Management

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      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Duke University

      Rust Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Unit Testing, Test Case, Development Testing, Software Testing, Data Structures, Debugging, GitHub, Programming Principles, Package and Software Management, Development Environment, Computer Programming Tools, System Programming, Software Documentation, Command-Line Interface, Technical Documentation

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      174 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Technical Communication, Linux

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      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      57 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Infosec

      Execution, persistence, privilege escalation and evasion

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cyber Operations, Cyber Threat Hunting, Persistence, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Scripting, Python Programming, Authorization (Computing), Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools: Duke University
    • Programming Languages, Part C: University of Washington
    • Game Design and Development 2: 2D Platformer: Michigan State University
    • MERN Stack Front To Back: Full Stack React, Redux & Node.js: Packt
    • Animation with JavaScript and jQuery: University of California, Davis
    • Automation with Ansible: Whizlabs
    • SAS Macro Language: SAS
    • Managing Linux Systems: LearnQuest
    • Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Rust Fundamentals: Duke University

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