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Command Line Courses

Command Line courses can help you learn file navigation, command syntax, scripting basics, and process management. You can build skills in automating tasks, managing system resources, and troubleshooting issues effectively. Many courses introduce tools like Bash, Git, and PowerShell, that support executing commands, version control, and managing system configurations. By exploring these topics, you’ll gain practical experience that enhances your ability to work efficiently in various operating systems and development environments.


Popular Command Line Courses and Certifications


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    Packt

    Foundations of Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Command-Line Interface, Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Unix Commands, File Systems, Software Installation, Operating System Administration, File Management, Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology

    4.4
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    18 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Apache Kafka Series - Learn Apache Kafka for Beginners v3

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Kafka, Command-Line Interface, Apache, Data Pipelines, Java, Enterprise Application Management, Real Time Data, Distributed Computing, Performance Tuning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, File Systems, Scripting, User Accounts, Linux Servers, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, System Configuration, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Operating System Administration, Unix Commands, Open Source Technology, Disaster Recovery, System Monitoring, Systems Administration, Web Servers

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    14 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Dataproc: Qwik Start - Console

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Apache Hadoop, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Command-Line Interface, Big Data, Cloud Computing

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall, Virtual Machines

    Build toward a degree

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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, React.js, Object-Relational Mapping, Restful API, YAML, Data Access, Web Applications, Databases, Application Performance Management, Full-Stack Web Development, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Docker training for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, DevOps, Kubernetes, Command-Line Interface, CI/CD, Application Deployment, YAML, Microservices, Virtual Machines, Software Installation, Network Architecture

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Introduction to DevOps and Git for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), DevOps, Version Control, Software Development, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Command-Line Interface

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Amazon Web Services

    Getting Started with Bottlerocket

    Skills you'll gain: Amazon Web Services, Containerization, Command-Line Interface, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Linux, Servers, Open Source Technology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

    Functional Programming Principles in Scala

    Skills you'll gain: Scala Programming, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Functional Design, Computer Programming, Data Structures, Integrated Development Environments, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Unit Testing

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    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Pearson

    A+ Core 2 V15 - Pearson Cert Prep: Unit 1

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Operating Systems, Software Installation, Systems Administration, System Configuration, Control Panels, General Networking, Cloud Management, File Systems, File Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Digital Forensics for Pentesters - Hands-On Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Analysis, Cyber Security Assessment, Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology, Malware Protection, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Microsoft Windows

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular command line courses

  • Foundations of Linux: Packt
  • Apache Kafka Series - Learn Apache Kafka for Beginners v3: Packt
  • Administration of Red Hat Linux Systems: EDUCBA
  • Dataproc: Qwik Start - Console: Google Cloud
  • Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Docker training for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Introduction to DevOps and Git for Beginners: Simplilearn
  • Getting Started with Bottlerocket: Amazon Web Services
  • Functional Programming Principles in Scala: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

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