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25 Best Shell Scripting Courses Online

We compared 25 Shell Scripting courses currently listed on Coursera and Udemy, priced from $19.99 to $199.99. 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
25
Price range
$19.99 – $199.99
Providers
Coursera, Udemy
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Coursera, Udemy, 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 $19.99 to $199.99, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  2. 2
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  3. 3
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Essential JavaScript Shell Scripting Training Course

    Unleash the Power of JavaScript: Automate, Innovate, and Dominate Your Workflow!Stop thinking of JavaScript as just a browser language. It's time to discover its true potential as a universal powerhouse for scripting, au...

    $199.99
    listed price
  6. 6
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Bash Shell Scripting Tutorial for Beginners

    Linux has a variety of different shells Like Bourne shell (sh), C shell (csh), Korn shell (ksh), TC shell (tcsh), Bourne Again shell (bash). Certainly the most popular shell is “bash”. Bash is an sh-compatible shell that...

    $99.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Awk Shell Scripting de novato a experto

    En este curso, aprenderás de cero a experto el uso detallado del lenguaje de programación awk. El cual te permitirá aprender a manipular archivos planos en los sistemas Operativos Linux. El curso es completamente práctic...

    $39.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  12. 12
    Coursera Certificate Grade B

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    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...

    $49.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Udemy Bootcamp Grade B

    RHCSA 10 complete bootcamp - Arabic

    Become a Red Hat Certified System Administrator—the most complete RHCSA (EX200) bootcamp taught entirely in Arabic, fully updated for RHEL 10.The RHCSA is one of the most in-demand certifications in IT. It opens doors to...

    $199.99
    listed price
  15. 15
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B Lowest price here

    LPIC-1 102-500: Chinh Phục Thi - Bài Test & Lab 2025

    Chinh Phục Kỳ Thi LPIC-1 102-500 với Bộ Đề Luyện Thi Nâng Cao NhấtTrong thế giới cạnh tranh của quản trị Linux, chứng chỉ LPIC-1 102-500 là tấm vé vàng cho các vị trí DevOps, kỹ sư đám mây và IT doanh nghiệp. Nhưng hãy t...

    $19.99
    listed price
  16. 16
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    COMPLETE Linux Server Administration

    In the age of digital transformation, a wide range of technologies are discovered and still many are there in waiting list. This technology changes the world within three decades. We can't imagine the world without them....

    $19.99
    listed price
  17. 17
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    LPIC-1: Linux Administrator 101 & 102 - 2024 | 1000+ QA PDF

    To become LPIC-1 certified, you must pass both the 101 and 102 exams. Only this course has practice tests for the both exams and all questions are carefully scrutinized by real LPIC1 certified professionals, up to date!1...

    $19.99
    listed price
  18. 18
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator Practice

    Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator Practice Exams. Achieving a professional level in technical Linux administration requires a profound technical understanding of technical command line operations, technical...

    $29.99
    listed price
  19. 19
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Simulado Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator

    Simulado Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator (LFCS). Administradores de sistemas Linux eficientes são o alicerce das operações de TI, sendo responsáveis por manter a disponibilidade e a segurança de servidore...

    $34.99
    listed price
  20. 20
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    LPIC-1 102-500: Podbój Egzamin - Testy & Lab 2025

    Podbij Egzamin LPIC-1 102-500 z Najbardziej Zaawansowanym Zestawem Testów PraktycznychW konkurencyjnym świecie administracji Linux, certyfikat LPIC-1 102-500 to złoty bilet do dobrze płatnych ról w DevOps, inżynierii chm...

    $19.99
    listed price
  21. 21
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Linux Command Line Masterclass with RHCSA & RHCE - 12 hours!

    12 HRS OF AWESOME FIVE STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ VIDEOSLinux Command Line for Beginners: A Free Interactive Shell Provided, No Linux Installation Required! You will also find animated videos to help you understand complex Linux c...

    $19.99
    listed price
  22. 22
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    LPIC-1 - Linux System Administrator - Kurs 101

    Dieser Kurs bereitet Dich ausführlich auf die erste Prüfung (Nr. 101)  des LPIC-1 Zertifikats vor. Was ist überhaupt das LPIC-1 Zertifikat?LPI - das LInux Professional Institute - ist eine distributionsunabhängige Organi...

    $39.99
    listed price
  23. 23
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Mastering Linux Fundamentals: From Zero to Hero

    Set yourself up to master Linux, probably one of the most powerful, functioning, and widely used operating systems in the world. Learn about how to take you through from a complete beginner right through to confidently c...

    $19.99
    listed price
  24. 24
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    SUSE Linux Grundlagenkurs

    "Erleben Sie den SUSE Linux Grundlagenkurs: Ihr Tor zur Welt des digitalen Fortschritts!"Herzlich willkommen zu einer Reise, die Ihr Verständnis von Betriebssystemen revolutionieren wird – dem SUSE Linux Grundlagenkurs!...

    $69.99
    listed price
  25. 25
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Termux Beginner to Beyond

    Welcome to "Mastering Termux: Your Portable Linux Environment," an in-depth course crafted for individuals eager to harness the power of Termux, a versatile terminal emulator and Linux environment that runs seamlessly on...

    $199.99
    listed price

Best Shell Scripting Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Linux Commands & Shell Scripting Coursera Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani $49.00 View →
2 Advanced Linux Administration and Shell Scripting Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
3 Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting Coursera IBM $49.00 View →
4 Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
5 Essential JavaScript Shell Scripting Training Course Udemy $199.99 View →
6 Bash Shell Scripting: Automate, Process & Analyze Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
7 Bash Shell Scripting Tutorial for Beginners Udemy $99.99 View →
8 Awk Shell Scripting de novato a experto Udemy $39.99 View →
9 High-Performance and Parallel Computing Coursera University of Colorado Boulder $49.00 View →
10 Mastering Linux Administration Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
11 The Software Developer's Guide to Linux Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
12 Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
13 Linux Fundamentals: Configure, Secure & Manage Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
14 RHCSA 10 complete bootcamp - Arabic Udemy $199.99 View →
15 LPIC-1 102-500: Chinh Phục Thi - Bài Test & Lab 2025 Udemy $19.99 View →
16 COMPLETE Linux Server Administration Udemy $19.99 View →
17 LPIC-1: Linux Administrator 101 & 102 - 2024 | 1000+ QA PDF Udemy $19.99 View →
18 Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator Practice Udemy $29.99 View →
19 Simulado Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator Udemy $34.99 View →
20 LPIC-1 102-500: Podbój Egzamin - Testy & Lab 2025 Udemy $19.99 View →
21 Linux Command Line Masterclass with RHCSA & RHCE - 12 hours! Udemy $19.99 View →
22 LPIC-1 - Linux System Administrator - Kurs 101 Udemy $39.99 View →
23 Mastering Linux Fundamentals: From Zero to Hero Udemy $19.99 View →
24 SUSE Linux Grundlagenkurs Udemy $69.99 View →
25 Termux Beginner to Beyond Udemy $199.99 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 25 priced courses on this page run from $19.99 to $199.99, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $180.00. That is a wide gap for one subject. 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 and Udemy. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 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.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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