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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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    University of Cape Town

    Julia Scientific Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Statistical Analysis, Data Visualization, Plot (Graphics), Scientific Visualization, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Manipulation, Data Science, Other Programming Languages, Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Computer Programming, Mathematical Modeling, Package and Software Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    436 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Getting Started with HashiCorp Nomad

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Devops Tools, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Docker (Software), YAML, Containerization, System Configuration, Software Installation, Application Deployment, Cloud Computing, Security Controls, System Monitoring, Azure DevOps, Integration Testing, Command-Line Interface, Key Management, JSON, Software Versioning

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    CyberPatriot

    Skills you'll gain: Ubuntu, Cybersecurity, Cyber Attacks, Microsoft Windows, Computer Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Information Systems Security, Linux, Cyber Security Policies, Network Security, Virtualization, Linux Commands, Linux Administration, Data Ethics, Data Security, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Hardening, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Virtual Machines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Hands-on Hacking

    Skills you'll gain: Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Active Directory, Web Applications, Brute-force attacks, Microsoft Windows, Cryptographic Protocols, Bash (Scripting Language), Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, Apache Tomcat, Scripting, Microsoft SQL Servers

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Kubernetes Masterclass for Application Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, Docker (Software), Cloud-Native Computing, Application Deployment, Data Persistence, Configuration Management, Amazon Web Services, YAML, Microservices, Cloud Deployment, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Infosec

    Cybersecurity Policy Foundations

    Skills you'll gain: Cyber Security Policies, Cyber Security Assessment, Risk Management Framework, Security Management, Cyber Risk, Cybersecurity, Threat Management, Cyber Governance, Security Awareness

    4.6
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    114 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Toronto

    Bioinformatic Methods II

    Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Molecular Biology, Network Analysis, Database Software, Health Informatics, Unsupervised Learning, Data Processing, Tree Maps, Data Visualization Software, Scientific Visualization, Heat Maps, 3D Modeling

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    487 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Terraform Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), User Provisioning, Verification And Validation, User Accounts, Multi-Tenant Cloud Environments, Test Case, Secure Coding, Data Structures

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Master & Manage Linux CentOS Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux Administration, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Servers, Linux, Operating System Administration, Authorization (Computing), Linux Commands, Systems Administration, User Accounts, Shell Script, Unix Shell, Remote Access Systems, Network Security, Network Administration, General Networking, File Management, System Configuration, Data Storage

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Fundamentals: Configure, Secure & Manage

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

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Wireshark for Beginners: TCP IP Protocol Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Monitoring, OSI Models, Network Security, Web Servers, Network Analysis

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    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Amazon

    Database Management with Java and SQL

    Skills you'll gain: SQL, Database Management, MySQL, Relational Databases, Database Systems, Query Languages, Databases, Database Application, Database Design, Data Access, Java, Java Programming, User Interface (UI), Software Development

    4.3
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Julia Scientific Programming: University of Cape Town
  • Getting Started with HashiCorp Nomad: Packt
  • CyberPatriot: Packt
  • Hands-on Hacking: Packt
  • Kubernetes Masterclass for Application Developers: Packt
  • Cybersecurity Policy Foundations: Infosec
  • Bioinformatic Methods II: University of Toronto
  • Terraform Masterclass: From Beginner to Advanced: Packt
  • Master & Manage Linux CentOS Systems: EDUCBA
  • Linux Fundamentals: Configure, Secure & Manage: EDUCBA

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