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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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    Packt

    Networking and Troubleshooting IT Systems

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Wireless Networks, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Operating System Administration, Network Administration, General Networking, Network Protocols, Network Routers, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Network Security, Scripting, Virtualization and Virtual Machines, Artificial Intelligence

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

  • 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

  • G

    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

  • T

    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
    ·
    734 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
    ·
    439 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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
    ·
    7 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    Learn Bash Shell Scripting for Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Unix Shell, Scripting, Linux Commands, Windows PowerShell, Linux, IT Automation, Unix Commands, Unix, Debugging, Automation, Remote Access Systems, Development Environment, System Monitoring, Restful API

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Getting Technical with the Terminal

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    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

  • W

    Whizlabs

    Automation With Salt

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Automation, System Configuration, YAML, Systems Administration, Configuration Management

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

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

  • Networking and Troubleshooting IT Systems: Packt
  • Linux Shell Scripting - Advanced: Packt
  • Vim Masterclass: Packt
  • Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Linux Tools for Developers: The Linux Foundation
  • Getting Started on Mainframe with z/OS Commands and Panels: IBM
  • Building a Bash Command-Line Tool: Duke University
  • Learn Bash Shell Scripting for Automation: Packt
  • Getting Technical with the Terminal: Packt
  • Dataproc: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud

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