15 Best Shell Scripting Courses on Coursera
We compared 15 Shell Scripting courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $9.99 to $49.00. 2 come from a named university or institution, including Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani and University of Colorado Boulder. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.
- Courses compared
- 15
- Price range
- $9.99 – $49.00
- Providers
- Coursera
- Last updated
- 30 Aug 2026
How these 15 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to "shell scripting" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $9.99 to $49.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.
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Linux Commands & Shell Scripting
Offered by Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
Master Linux Commands & Shell Scripting with this comprehensive Linux course that bridges theory with practical application, equipping you with essential command-line proficiency and powerful shell scripting capabilities...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditAdvanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting
Offered by Packt
Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditBash Shell Scripting: Automate, Process & Analyze
Offered by EDUCBA
Master the fundamentals of Bash shell scripting and build practical command-line skills to automate tasks, process files, and analyze data in Linux environments. This course guides you from writing your first Bash script...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditHands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting
Offered by IBM
This course provides a practical understanding of common Linux / UNIX shell commands. In this beginner friendly course, you will learn about the Linux basics, Shell commands, and Bash shell scripting. You will begin this...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditLinux Shell Scripting - Advanced
Offered by Packt
Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...
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High-Performance and Parallel Computing
Offered by University of Colorado Boulder
Unlock the power of modern computing systems with this hands-on specialization designed for scientists, engineers, scholars, and technical professionals. Whether you're working with large datasets, building machine learn...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditLinux Fundamentals: Configure, Secure & Manage
Offered by EDUCBA
Build a strong foundation in Linux system administration by learning how to configure, secure, and manage Linux environments with Red Hat Linux and Fedora. This course takes you from the fundamentals of Linux and open-so...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditLinux All-In-One For Dummies
Offered by John Wiley & Sons
This specialization teaches foundational and advanced Linux skills, covering installation, system administration, security, and preparation for professional Linux certifications, equipping learners for roles in Linux adm...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditBecoming a Linux Power User
Offered by Packt
This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the co...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditMastering Linux Administration
Offered by Packt
This specialization provides learners with a structured journey to mastering Linux administration, progressing from foundational system management to advanced cloud and automation practices. The first course covers core...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditThe Software Developer's Guide to Linux
Offered by Packt
The course is designed to equip software developers with essential Linux command-line skills that are crucial for daily development tasks. It emphasizes practical, real-world applications, helping developers become more...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditAdvanced Unix System Programming and Performance
Offered by EDUCBA
The Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance Specialization offers a deep dive into the architecture, administration, and optimization of Unix-based systems. Across four structured courses, learners will master U...
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Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool
Offered by Coursera
In this 1.5 hour guided project, you will learn how to use one of the most versatile Linux networking utilities tcpdump to capture and analyze TCP traffic. Popular among all ranks of networking and cybersecurity professi...
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Coursera CertificateComplete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job
Offered by Packt
Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...
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Coursera MOOC / Non-creditTerminal From Zero
Offered by Pragmatic AI Labs
Become fluent at the Linux terminal — the working environment every Linux user lives in. This hands-on, practical course takes you from zero to a real command-line workflow without installing anything locally. Over five...
$49.00listed price
Best Shell Scripting Courses on Coursera compared
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