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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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      EDUCBA

      Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Application Deployment, Transaction Processing, Front-End Web Development, Application Development, Event-Driven Programming, Development Testing, Software Development, Cryptography, Javascript

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      42 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Codio

      Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), React.js, Authentications, Secure Coding, Performance Tuning, Scalability, Full-Stack Web Development, Development Testing, Software Testing, Restful API, Javascript

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      PowerShell Skills

      Skills you'll gain: Windows PowerShell, Scripting, IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, File Management, Software Installation, Development Environment, Configuration Management

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Infosec

      JavaScript Security Part 2

      Skills you'll gain: Application Security, Secure Coding, Security Testing, Package and Software Management, Node.JS, Vulnerability Management, Javascript, Dependency Analysis, Vulnerability Assessments, GitHub

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications

      Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, .NET Framework, React.js, Data Integration, Responsive Web Design, C# (Programming Language), Secure Coding, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Web Services, Javascript, JSON, Server Side, Object-Relational Mapping, Application Frameworks, Back-End Web Development

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      43 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Create and Sell Digital Teaching Printables with Canva

      Skills you'll gain: Canva (Software), Design, Marketing Collateral, Presentations, Digital Design, Business Marketing, Marketing Materials, Creative Design, Editing, Marketing Design

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Whizlabs

      Deploying Microservices to Kubernetes using Azure DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Azure DevOps, Node.JS, CI/CD, DevOps, Microsoft Azure, Microservices, Docker (Software), Containerization, Software Testing, Debugging, Cloud Development, Application Deployment, Scripting, Version Control, YAML, Git (Version Control System)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Build Website with HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS, and React

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Javascript and jQuery, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Responsive Web Design, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Design, Javascript, React.js, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), UI Components, Interactive Design, HTML and CSS, JavaScript Frameworks, User Interface (UI), Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Development Tools, Scripting, Scripting Languages

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      EDUCBA

      Modern Web Development Specialization

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, CI/CD, Model View Controller, ASP.NET, Cloud Infrastructure, Continuous Deployment, Load Balancing, OAuth, Continuous Integration, Continuous Delivery, Cloud Computing, Cloud Applications, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Platforms, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Web Applications, Web Development, Microservices, Secure Coding

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      159 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Packt

      Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting

      Skills you'll gain: Shell Script, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Linux Servers, Unix, Unix Shell, Systems Administration, Package and Software Management, Unix Commands, Authorization (Computing), Patch Management, Scripting Languages, Security Controls, Scripting, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Identity and Access Management, Authentications, Hardening, IT Automation

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Solidity for Beginners: Write and Test Smart Contracts

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Application Deployment, Integrated Development Environments, Development Testing, Application Development, Cryptographic Protocols, Javascript

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      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      6 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Analyze Data in a Model Car Database with MySQL Workbench

      Skills you'll gain: MySQL Workbench, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Exploratory Data Analysis, MySQL, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Database Design, SQL, Analytical Skills, Data Presentation, Technical Communication, Relational Databases

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      18 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

    • Introduction to Ethereum Blockchain: EDUCBA
    • Advanced Django: Advanced Django Rest Framework: Codio
    • PowerShell Skills: Packt
    • JavaScript Security Part 2: Infosec
    • Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications: Board Infinity
    • Create and Sell Digital Teaching Printables with Canva: Coursera Project Network
    • Deploying Microservices to Kubernetes using Azure DevOps: Whizlabs
    • Build Website with HTML, JavaScript, AngularJS, and React: Board Infinity
    • Modern Web Development Specialization: EDUCBA
    • Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting: Packt

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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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