8 Best Bash Scripting Courses on Coursera
We compared 8 Bash Scripting courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $9.99 to $49.00. 7 of them teach the subject directly and 1 are built around a certification exam. 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
- 8
- Price range
- $9.99 – $49.00
- Providers
- Coursera
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2026
How these 8 courses were chosen
Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, matched to "bash scripting" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.
The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.
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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Bash Scripting and System Configuration
Offered by Codio
Code and run your first Bash script in minutes without installing anything! This course is designed for learners with no scripting experience. Learners will gain hands-on practice on an Ubuntu system that can be easily t...
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Linux Bash Scripting & Shell Programming
Offered by EDUCBA
This Specialization provides a comprehensive pathway to mastering Linux Bash scripting and shell programming. Learners will progress from foundational command-line concepts to advanced scripting, covering variables, loop...
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Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting
Offered by EDUCBA
This Specialization equips learners with practical expertise in Linux administration, Python programming, and Bash scripting to automate and manage modern IT environments. Through hands-on projects and guided lessons, pa...
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Jq Command Tutorials for Bash 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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5
Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 4
Offered by Pearson
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of essential topics, including Bash shell scripting, Linux kernel management, and advanced network configuration. Delve into the intricacies of Systemd, learning to manage u...
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Using Python to Interact with the Operating System
Offered by Google
This course is designed to explore how to execute Python locally and organize and use code across different Python files. Learners will learn how to read and write different types of files, use subprocesses and input str...
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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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CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) - The Total Course
Offered by Packt
This specialization 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 throug...
$49.00listed price
Best Bash Scripting Courses on Coursera compared
| # | Course | Provider | Offered by | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bash Scripting and System Configuration | Coursera | Codio | $49.00 | View → |
| 2 | Linux Bash Scripting & Shell Programming | Coursera | EDUCBA | $49.00 | View → |
| 3 | Linux & Python Automation with Bash Scripting | Coursera | EDUCBA | $49.00 | View → |
| 4 | Jq Command Tutorials for Bash Shell Scripting | Coursera | Packt | $49.00 | View → |
| 5 | Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS): Unit 4 | Coursera | Pearson | $49.00 | View → |
| 6 | Using Python to Interact with the Operating System | Coursera | $49.00 | View → | |
| 7 | Analyze Network Traffic with TCPDump: Build a Logging Tool | Coursera | Coursera | $9.99 | View → |
| 8 | CompTIA Linux+ (XK0-006) - The Total Course | Coursera | Packt | $49.00 | View → |
Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.
What the prices here tell you
The 8 priced courses on this page run from $9.99 to $49.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $39.01. The options are closely priced, so cost is unlikely to be your deciding factor. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.
Who is behind these courses
These courses come from Coursera. Everything on this page is sold on the one platform, so the buying experience is the same whichever you pick.
Courses versus exam preparation
1 of the entries here are built around a certification exam rather than teaching Bash Scripting from scratch. They are the right choice only if you already know the material and want to pass a specific exam; if you are starting out, pick one of the taught courses first and come back to exam preparation afterwards.
Before you enrol
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