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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 Colorado Boulder

    Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Unix, Cyber Operations, Computer Security, Unix Commands, Unix Shell, System Programming, Linux, Debugging, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Memory Management, Remote Access Systems

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Apache Kafka Series - Learn Apache Kafka for Beginners v3

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

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    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Digital Forensics for Pentesters - Hands-On Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Assessments, Network Protocols, Network Security, Network Analysis, Network Monitoring, Image Analysis, Virtual Machines, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Environment, Open Source Technology, Malware Protection, Command-Line Interface, Software Installation, Linux, Microsoft Windows

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Software

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

    Build toward a degree

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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

    Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 2

    Skills you'll gain: Spring Boot, React.js, Spring Framework, Object-Relational Mapping, Frontend Integration, Restful API, YAML, Data Access, Database Application, Data Persistence, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, Databases, Application Performance Management, Development Environment, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Simplilearn

    Essential Linux Training Course

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, File Systems, File Management, Linux Administration, Unix, grep, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Operating System Administration, Operating Systems, System Monitoring, Open Source Technology, User Accounts, Software Installation

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    KodeKloud

    Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Change Control, Software Versioning, Command-Line Interface

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    IBM

    Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Linux Servers, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux, Operating System Administration, IBM Cloud, Linux Commands, Virtualization, Systems Administration, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Virtual Machines, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, System Monitoring, Software Installation, System Configuration, Private Cloud, Remote Access Systems, Package and Software Management

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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Cisco Data Center Foundations and Switching

    Skills you'll gain: Network Troubleshooting, Network Switches, Data Centers, Virtual Networking, Network Infrastructure, Network Architecture, Network Planning And Design, Local Area Networks, Command-Line Interface, Network Protocols, Virtualization, Scalability

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Unix, Shell Script, Command-Line Interface, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, File I/O, IT Automation, User Accounts, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, File Management, User Provisioning, File Systems, OS Process Management, Authorization (Computing), Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)

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    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Red Hat

    Introduction to Red Hat Enterprise Linux Administration

    Skills you'll gain: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Shell Script, Linux, User Accounts, User Provisioning, Linux Administration, Group Policy, Bash (Scripting Language), Operating System Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, File I/O, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Services

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Advanced Framework Development and Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Selenium (Software), Test Automation, Jenkins, Test Script Development, Software Versioning, Continuous Integration, Test Tools, Continuous Delivery, Test Data, Test Case, Software Testing, CI/CD, Code Reusability, Command-Line Interface, File I/O

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    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Security & Ethical Hacking: Attacking Unix and Windows: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Apache Kafka Series - Learn Apache Kafka for Beginners v3: Packt
  • Digital Forensics for Pentesters - Hands-On Learning: Packt
  • Introduction to Open Source Software: Illinois Tech
  • Full-Stack React with Spring Boot: Unit 2: Pearson
  • Essential Linux Training Course: Simplilearn
  • Git for beginners with Hands-on Labs: KodeKloud
  • Linux System Administration with IBM Power Systems: IBM
  • Cisco Data Center Foundations and Switching: Cisco Learning and Certifications
  • Advanced Unix System Programming and Performance: EDUCBA

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