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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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    Johns Hopkins University

    Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Bioinformatics, Unix, Data Management, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Molecular Biology, Big Data, Shell Script, Data Manipulation, File Management, Data Analysis Software, Data Processing

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    570 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Getting Started with Git and GitHub

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Collaborative Software, Web Applications, Open Source Technology, Command-Line Interface, DevOps

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    1.9K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Accelerate App Development with Gemini CLI

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Generative AI Agents, Software Development Tools, Code Review, Computer Programming Tools, Unix Commands, Secure Coding, Debugging, Software Installation, Servers, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Mastering Linux Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, OS Process Management, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, User Accounts, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Administration, Unix Shell, File Management, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, DevOps

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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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, File Management

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    58 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Create Your First Python Program From UST

    Skills you'll gain: Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment

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    3K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    EDUCBA

    Shell Programming Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Unix, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, Command-Line Interface, Linux, File Systems, Programming Principles

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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    File Utilities, Filters, and Common Unix Commands

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Linux Commands, Shell Script, File Systems, File Management, Dataflow

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps

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

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    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Linux Commands & Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Shell Script, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Systems Administration, Data Storage, Data Management, Process Management, Software Development, Computer Security

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Linux Bash Scripting & Shell Programming

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Linux Commands, Unix Shell, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Linux, Scripting, File Management, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Scripting Languages, Debugging, System Configuration, User Interface (UI), IT Automation, Interactive Design, Programming Principles, OS Process Management

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    EDUCBA

    Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Shell, Shell Script, Bash (Scripting Language), Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Network Protocols, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting, TCP/IP, Linux, OS Process Management, File Management, Scripting Languages, Linux Commands, General Networking, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Network Administration, File Systems, Linux Administration

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    52 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Command Line Tools for Genomic Data Science: Johns Hopkins University
  • Getting Started with Git and GitHub: IBM
  • Accelerate App Development with Gemini CLI: Google Cloud
  • Mastering Linux Command Line: Packt
  • Shell Scripting with Bash: Basics: Coursera
  • Create Your First Python Program From UST: Coursera
  • Shell Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • File Utilities, Filters, and Common Unix Commands: EDUCBA
  • Linux: Introduction to Shell Scripting for DevOps: Coursera
  • Linux Commands & Shell Scripting: Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

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