Course Syllabus

Module 1: Shell & Environment Fundamentals (3 hrs)

• Introduction to UNIX/Linux, shell types (Bash, Korn, Bourne), shell structure, shebang (#!) usage, shell startup files and session behavior

Module 2: Essential Unix Commands & IO Redirection (5 hrs)

• Core utilities: ls, ps, grep, awk, sed, find.
• Redirection, pipes, wildcards, here-docs, and file permissions .

Module 3: Scripting Basics (5 hrs)

• Script creation, permissions, variables (system & user), quoting, and shell arithmetic

Module 4: Control Structures & Logic (4 hrs)

• Conditional constructs (if, case), loops (for, while, until), special variables, exit codes .

Module 5: Functions & Modular Scripting (4 hrs)

• Defining functions, scope, parameters, return values, and code reuse

Module 6: Text & Stream Processing (5 hrs)

• Advanced scripting using awk, sed, cut, tr, regex, and report generation

Module 7: File & Process Management (4 hrs)

• Directory/file handling, tar/zip, background jobs, job control (jobs, bg, fg, kill)

Module 8: Error Handling & Debugging (4 hrs)

• set flags (-e, -x), trap signals, logging, and robust script development .

Module 9: Database Access & Automation (3 hrs)

• Basic DB connectivity (e.g., MySQL CLI), cron jobs for scheduling, practical backup and user tasks .

Module 10: Advanced Scripting Techniques (4 hrs)

• Command substitution, process substitution, arrays, scripting best practices, and performance tuning

Module 11: Capstone Project & Review (2 hrs)

• Develop a production-grade script: data processing, job scheduling, error handling, and peer review.

• Key Features

  • Hands-on labs: automate file management, monitoring, backups, data parsing.
  • Live expert instruction with Q&A and real-time debugging.
  • Project-based approach: build from module exercises to full capstone solution.
  • Performance & security focus: test scripts for scalability and robustness.
  • Resource rich: cheat sheets, code templates, quizzes, shell best practices.
  • 12-month access to materials, recordings, and community forums.
  • Career support: resume feedback, mock shell scripting interviews, job tips.