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Perl

Text processing and system automation.

A quick track through Perl scalars, arrays, hashes, regular expressions and a small script.

5 lessons 1 hour Certificate included Self-paced

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Reviewed and updated November 2026 · Free to start

What you will learn

By the end, you can do this.

Use scalars, arrays and hashes
Match text with regex
Write a small script

Curriculum

5 lessons in 1 module

145 practice drills included for extra repetition

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01Setup and syntaxPerl excels at text processing and glue scripts between systems. 10 min 02Arrays and hashesArrays use @ and hashes use %, with scalars accessed through $ sigils. 10 min 03Regular expressionsPerl’s regex engine is a core strength for matching and replacing text. 10 min 04SubroutinesSubroutines receive arguments in @_ and return with return. 10 min 05Small scriptProcess a file line by line and report counts. 10 min

Certification

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Complete every lesson, then pass a timed assessment to earn the Perl Quick Track. Each credential has a unique ID and a QR code that resolves to a live public record.

5 randomized questions
15 minute limit · 80% to pass
3 attempts per enrolment
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Perl Quick Track

Use scalars, arrays and hashesMatch text with regexWrite a small script

Perl

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5 lessons in 1 module

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