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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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    Coursera

    Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Scripting, Command-Line Interface, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Unix, Linux, File I/O, File Management

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    61 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, User Interface (UI), Graphical Tools, Debugging

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: New
    New
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    Edureka

    Git and GitHub: Version Control for Modern Development

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Jenkins, CI/CD, DevOps, Software Development Tools, Software Versioning, Secure Coding, Microsoft Copilot, Software Development, Code Review, Authentications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    BigQuery: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Data Access, Command-Line Interface, Big Data, Google Cloud Platform, Query Languages, Data Import/Export

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Practical Vim Editor Commands On Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux, File Management, Remote Access Systems

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    164 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Getting Started with Linux Terminal

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, File Management, System Configuration, Linux Administration, Package and Software Management, DevOps

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    157 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Dataproc: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Apache Spark, Google Cloud Platform, Data Processing, Apache Hadoop, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Scalability

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Public Cloud, Command-Line Interface, Middleware, DevOps

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Advanced Commands in Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Linux Administration, OS Process Management, Ubuntu, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), File Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    35 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: New
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    EDUCBA

    Command Mastery and Unix Help Tools

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix Shell, Unix, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Data Pipelines

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Bigtable: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, NoSQL, Big Data, Database Administration, Databases, Data Manipulation, Command-Line Interface, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
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    The Linux Foundation

    Linux Tools for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), File Systems, Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Linux Commands, Shell Script, Scripting, Software Development Tools, File Management, Scripting Languages, Program Development, System Programming, Java, Debugging

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    732 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics: Coursera
  • Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced: Packt
  • Git and GitHub: Version Control for Modern Development: Edureka
  • BigQuery: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Practical Vim Editor Commands On Linux: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Linux Terminal: Coursera
  • Dataproc: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Advanced Commands in Linux: Coursera
  • Command Mastery and Unix Help Tools: EDUCBA

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