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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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      Packt

      JavaScript Prototypes 2025 – The Complete Course

      Skills you'll gain: Prototyping, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Javascript, Software Design Patterns, Software Design, Software Architecture

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Real-World Projects & Advanced Animations

      Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), HTML and CSS, Front-End Web Development, Web Development, Web Design, Javascript, Application Deployment, Animations, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Interface (UI), Usability, Maintainability

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Cloud Architects - Deutsch

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Kubernetes, Application Deployment, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Shell Script, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud Computing Architecture

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Cloud Architects - Bahasa Indonesia

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, Cloud Computing Architecture, Prompt Engineering, Shell Script

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini for Cloud Architects - 日本語版

      Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Kubernetes, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Application Deployment, Generative AI, Cloud Computing Architecture, Shell Script

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • U

      University of Colorado Boulder

      Data Science Graduate Certificate

      Skills you'll gain: Data Mining, Statistical Modeling, Unsupervised Learning, Supervised Learning, Deep Learning, Machine Learning Algorithms, Statistical Inference, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Service Level, Performance Testing, Probability, Dimensionality Reduction, Applied Machine Learning, Data Warehousing, Statistical Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Data Processing, Probability & Statistics, Bash (Scripting Language), Data Science

      Credit offered

      Graduate Certificate · 6 - 12 Months

    • B

      BITS Pilani

      Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

      Skills you'll gain: Relational Databases, User Research, Probability & Statistics, Data Storytelling, Bash (Scripting Language), Graph Theory, Object Oriented Design, Android Development, Operating Systems, Database Design, Bioinformatics, Feature Engineering, User Interface (UI) Design, Threat Modeling, Algorithms, Version Control, Java Programming, Data Structures, Model View Controller, Computational Logic

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      Degree · 1 - 4 Years

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      Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      JavaScript Data and Applications

      Skills you'll gain: Javascript, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Restful API, Web Applications, Software Testing, Performance Tuning, Unit Testing, Debugging, Maintainability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Introduction to JavaScript Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Data Validation, Javascript, Data Structures, Scripting, Program Development, Programming Principles, Web Development Tools, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Maintainability

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Microsoft

      Web Development Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), HTML and CSS, Web Applications, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Responsive Web Design, Javascript, Data Storage, Data Management, UI Components

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • JavaScript Prototypes 2025 – The Complete Course: Packt
    • Real-World Projects & Advanced Animations: Packt
    • Gemini for Cloud Architects - Deutsch: Google Cloud
    • Gemini for Cloud Architects - Bahasa Indonesia: Google Cloud
    • Gemini for Cloud Architects - 日本語版: Google Cloud
    • Data Science Graduate Certificate: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: BITS Pilani
    • JavaScript Data and Applications: Microsoft
    • Introduction to JavaScript Programming: Microsoft
    • Web Development Fundamentals: Microsoft

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Bash Script

    A Bash script is a shell script that contains a series of commands for the Bash programming language in Unix and Linux environments. The script is a plain text file that serves much like the script of a play or movie in that it tells the computer what to do and in what order to perform certain tasks. The contents of the script are commands that you can otherwise run on the command line individually—the only difference is that you've combined multiple commands into a single script.‎

    Bash scripting can save you time and effort, especially if you have to run the same series of commands on a regular basis. If you ran each instruction individually on the command line, the effort can be time-consuming, but putting them into a script to run in Bash allows you to put multiple commands into the same file. A Bash script allows you to automate tasks that you have to repeat regularly so that you don't have to enter each command over and over again. Since Bash is such a common Unix language, you can use the scripts you create on any Linux computer using that language.‎

    If you're a system administrator, having a general knowledge of shell scripting is important, but Bash scripting will allow you to find a career in any workplace that relies on the Bash programming language. There are plenty of jobs you can get as a Linux system administrator that will allow you to put your Bash scripting skills to use every day. You can also find jobs developing Unix software applications or working in a data center. DevOps careers rely on a thorough knowledge of Bash scripts for automation as well.‎

    Online courses on Coursera can help you add Bash script writing to your list of valuable tools whether you're looking for advancement at your current workplace or you want to strike out into a new career. If you're new to the Unix or Linex environments, you might start out with a foundations course that helps you understand how it works. If you're a seasoned pro, you can learn how to automate using Bash scripts in a host of applications.‎

    Online Bash Script courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your existing knowledge or learn new Bash Script skills. With a wide range of Bash Script classes, you can conveniently learn at your own pace to advance your Bash Script career skills.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Bash Script, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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