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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


  • G

    Google

    Using Python to Interact with the Operating System

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Test Automation, Unit Testing, Scripting, Software Testing, Linux Commands, Test Driven Development (TDD), Unix Commands, Development Environment, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, File Management, OS Process Management, File Systems, Automation, Python Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6.6K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Getting Technical with the Terminal

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Vim Masterclass

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Command-Line Interface, Graphical Tools, File Management, Software Development Tools, System Configuration, Computer Programming Tools, Development Environment, Configuration Management

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    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

  • E

    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 I/O, File Systems, Programming Principles, File Management

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • I

    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
    ·
    439 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    Jq Command Tutorials for Bash Shell Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), JSON, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix Shell, Linux Commands, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Cloud API, Restful API, Command-Line Interface, Kubernetes, YAML, Software Installation

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • E

    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
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • E

    EDUCBA

    File Utilities, Filters, and Common Unix Commands

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

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    12 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    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
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • E

    EDUCBA

    Unix System Overview and Command

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, Remote Access Systems, Scripting, Systems Administration, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, IT Automation, Linux, User Accounts, File Management, File Systems, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), File Transfer Protocol (FTP)

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    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
    ·
    38 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Using Python to Interact with the Operating System: Google
  • Getting Technical with the Terminal: Packt
  • Vim Masterclass: Packt
  • Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced: Packt
  • Shell Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels: IBM
  • Jq Command Tutorials for Bash Shell Scripting: Packt
  • Command Mastery and Unix Help Tools: EDUCBA
  • File Utilities, Filters, and Common Unix Commands: EDUCBA
  • Building a Bash Command-Line Tool: Duke University

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