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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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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Introduction to Network Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Infrastructure, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · 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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Macquarie University

      Create video, audio and infographics for online learning

      Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Infographics, Multimedia, Peer Review, Content Creation, Constructive Feedback, Design Thinking, Media Production, Design, Storytelling, Scripting

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      98 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Illinois Tech

      Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Cloud-Native Computing, Network Security, Linux Administration, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Cloud Storage, Linux Commands, Software-Defined Networking, User Accounts, Cloud Infrastructure, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Cloud Services, Data Infrastructure

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Board Infinity

      Introduction to .NET Core

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Web Applications, Web Development, Application Frameworks, Model View Controller, Application Development, Microsoft Visual Studio, Application Deployment, Cross Platform Development, Cloud Hosting, Development Environment, Debugging, Middleware, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Python Programming, Scripting, Computer Programming, Maintainability, Programming Principles, Scripting Languages, Software Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      115 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Illinois Tech

      Hardware and Operating System Foundations I

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Windows, Windows PowerShell, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, Systems Administration, Desktop Support, System Configuration, Control Panels, OS Process Management, IT Automation, General Networking, Computing Platforms, Graphical Tools, Information Technology Operations, File Management, Network Troubleshooting, User Accounts

      Build toward a degree

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      76 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Starweaver

      Matlab and Simulink Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Matlab, Scientific Visualization, Data Visualization, Simulation and Simulation Software, Mathematical Modeling, Data Analysis, Engineering Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Integrated Development Environments, Data Structures, Scripting, Computer Programming, Debugging

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero

      Skills you'll gain: ServiceNow, Service Level, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Authorization (Computing), Database Application, System Configuration, Application Development, Automation, Content Management, Scripting

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      17 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Red Hat

      Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux

      Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, User Accounts, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Identity and Access Management, System Monitoring, Network Administration, General Networking, Firewall, Open Source Technology

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      68 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Building a Bash Command-Line Tool

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

    • Introduction to Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications
    • Linux: Processes & System Resource Management for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Create video, audio and infographics for online learning : Macquarie University
    • Information Technology Fundamentals for Everyone: Illinois Tech
    • Introduction to .NET Core: Board Infinity
    • Concepts in Python: Loops, Functions and Returns: Coursera Project Network
    • Hardware and Operating System Foundations I: Illinois Tech
    • Matlab and Simulink Basics : Starweaver
    • ServiceNow System Administrator from Zero to Hero: Packt
    • Fundamentals of Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Red Hat

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