Certificate in Bash Shell Scripting

Course details

Bash (or Bourne Again Shell) is a type of interpreter that processes shell commands. A shell interpreter takes commands in plain text format and calls Operating System services to do something. For example, ls command lists the files and folders in a directory. Bash is the improved version of Sh (Bourne Shell). A shell scripting is writing a program for the shell to execute and a shell script is a file or program that shell will execute.

The certification covers all the features of a bash shell and enables you for running, scheduling, and debugging shell scripts.

Note: Please note that the course comes with online e-learning (videos) only. No hard copy will be provided.

Why should one take this certification?
The certification not only assess your Bash shell skills but also enhances your learning of Bash shell. The course helps you to use bash shell scripting for automating repetitive tasks, running multiple commands simultaneously, and customizing administrative tasks.

The certification covers

• The special variables of bash shell
• Conditions and loops
• Reading files and processing them line-by-line
• Command-line loops for disposable scripts
• Bash brace expansion
• Processing command-line arguments swiftly

Who will benefit from taking this certification?
The certification is suitable for administrators, system admins, IT admins and professionals engaged in IT and Linux support. The certification is of immense benefit to professionals in IT management or administration department especially senior executives and managerial cadre candidates, to increase and demonstrate their skills in Bash shell scripting.
 
Benefits of Certification

• Government certification
• Certification valid for life
• Lifelong e-learning access
• Learning Hours: 42+ hrs

 
How It Works

1. Select Certification & Register
2. Receive Online e-Learning Access (LMS)
3. Take exam online anywhere, anytime
4. Get certified & Increase Employability

Test Details

• Duration: 60 minutes
• No. of questions: 50
• Maximum marks: 50, Passing marks: 25 (50%).
• There is NO negative marking in this module.
• Online exam.

 
TABLE OF CONTENT

;Editors and Script Basics
;Variables
;Operators
;Customize the Shell Environment
;Shell Parameter Expansion
;Flow Control
;File Processing
;Functions
;Command Line Arguments
;Process Handling and Running Scripts
;Scheduling Scripts
;Debugging Scripts
;Scripting @ The Command-line
;Linux Commands
;Standard I/O Concepts Updated on 12 June, 2024