15 Best Shell Scripting Courses on Coursera
We compared 15 Shell Scripting courses currently listed on Coursera, priced from $49.00 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
- $49.00 – $49.00
- Providers
- Coursera
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 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.
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 $49.00 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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Advanced 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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Hands-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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Linux 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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Bash 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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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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Mastering 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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The 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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Complete 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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Linux 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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Linux 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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Becoming 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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Terminal 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...
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Advanced 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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Managing Linux Systems
Offered by LearnQuest
In this course, we look at how to manage a system with the Linux operating system installed. The course material is a good for anyone preparing for the Linux Foundation Certified IT Associate (LFCA) exam or just interest...
$49.00listed price
Best Shell Scripting Courses on Coursera compared
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What the prices here tell you
The 15 priced courses on this page run from $49.00 to $49.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $0.00. 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. 2 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani and University of Colorado Boulder — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.
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