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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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    LearnQuest

    Linux Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Linux, Linux Commands, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, File Management, Command-Line Interface, Servers, Operating Systems, Web Servers, IT Automation, MySQL, Open Source Technology, Service Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    960 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    The Linux Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Linux, Ubuntu, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Unix Commands, Operating System Administration, Unix, Software Installation, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, System Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, User Accounts, Networking Hardware, Network Support, File Systems, Open Source Technology, File Management, Package and Software Management, Computing Platforms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Applications, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing, Serverless Computing, Test Tools, Cloud Services, System Monitoring

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Practical Introduction to the Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Unix, Bash (Scripting Language), File Management, Linux Commands, Productivity, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    381 reviews

    Beginner · 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

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    Packt

    Getting Technical with the Terminal

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
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    IBM

    Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels

    Skills you'll gain: z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Data Management, Data Storage, Control Panels, Command-Line Interface, System Configuration, User Interface (UI)

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    439 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Atlassian

    Version Control with Git

    Skills you'll gain: Git (Version Control System), Version Control, GitHub, Bitbucket, Software Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, Code Review, Collaborative Software

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Becoming a Linux Power User

    Skills you'll gain: Scripting Languages

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Packt

    Real World DevOps Project with Ansible, Docker and GitLab

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Ansible, Linux Administration, Containerization, Linux, Linux Servers, GitLab, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD, DevOps, Linux Commands, Infrastructure Security, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), System Monitoring, Network Security, Continuous Monitoring

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Duke University

    Building a Bash Command-Line Tool

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

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Linux Fundamentals: LearnQuest
  • The Linux Essentials: Packt
  • Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Practical Introduction to the Command Line: Coursera
  • Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced: Packt
  • Getting Technical with the Terminal: Packt
  • Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels: IBM
  • Version Control with Git: Atlassian
  • Becoming a Linux Power User: Packt
  • Real World DevOps Project with Ansible, Docker and GitLab: Packt

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