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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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      Coursera Project Network

      Introducción a la terminal de comandos de Linux

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

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    • Status: Free Trial
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      UiPath

      UI Automation and Selectors

      Skills you'll gain: User Interface (UI), UI Components, Test Automation, Automation, Robotic Process Automation, Excel Macros, Business Process Automation, Scripting

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Introduction to Python Functions

      Skills you'll gain: Functional Design, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Python Programming, Data Science, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Engineering

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      58 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      Linux Command Line for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: User Accounts, Linux, Linux Administration, Shell Script, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, System Monitoring, Unix Commands, Unix, File Management, Network Monitoring, Software Installation, Virtual Machines, System Configuration, Operating Systems, Virtualization

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Cloudera

      Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Big Data, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
      Preview
      A

      Automation Anywhere

      Getting Started with Automation 360

      Skills you'll gain: Robotic Process Automation, Business Process Automation, Automation, Scripting, Process Analysis, Business Workflow Analysis, Workflow Management, Scripting Languages, Business Process, Office Procedures, Scalability, Microsoft Excel

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Java as a Second Language

      Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Application Servers, Web Applications, Development Environment, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Development, Eclipse (Software), Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Mobile Development, UI Components, Program Development, User Interface (UI), Virtual Machines, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      199 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Packt

      Linux Administration and Storage

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

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Scrimba

      Learn Python

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Python Programming, Programming Principles, User Interface (UI), Computer Programming, Scripting, Software Engineering, Performance Tuning, Scripting Languages, File Management, Web Development, Computational Thinking, Debugging, Software Development, Web Development Tools

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      28 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Python: de cero a usuario

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Jupyter, Software Installation, Python Programming, Computational Thinking, Mac OS, Programming Principles, Microsoft Windows, Cross Platform Development, Software Documentation, Command-Line Interface

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Preview
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      Illinois Tech

      Open Source Programming - Bachelor's

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Web Scraping, Data Structures, Test Driven Development (TDD), Computer Programming, Python Programming, Scripting Languages, User Interface (UI), Open Source Technology, Database Development, Programming Principles, Database Management, Software Design, File Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      8 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Cloud Computing Security

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Apache, Web Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, Linux, Debugging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Introducción a la terminal de comandos de Linux: Coursera Project Network
    • UI Automation and Selectors: UiPath
    • Introduction to Python Functions: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Linux Command Line for Beginners: Packt
    • Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage: Cloudera
    • Getting Started with Automation 360: Automation Anywhere
    • Java as a Second Language: LearnQuest
    • Linux Administration and Storage: Packt
    • Learn Python: Scrimba
    • Python: de cero a usuario: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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