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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


  • I

    IBM

    Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux

    Skills you'll gain: Linux Administration, Bash (Scripting Language), Network Monitoring, Cyber Security Assessment, System Configuration, Digital Forensics

    4.7 stars, 66 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (66) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Overview of Data Visualization

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Literacy, Data Presentation, Google Sheets, Data Compilation, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software

    4.7 stars, 464 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (464) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
    Category: Free
    Free
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Cloud Shell and gcloud

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, Public Cloud, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Platforms, Command-Line Interface

    4.7 stars, 20 reviews, Beginner, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.7 (20) · Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Goldman Sachs

    Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Acumen, Financial Statement Analysis, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Financial Analysis, Small Business Accounting, Business Acumen, Financial Accounting, Entrepreneurial Finance, Business Metrics, Gross Profit, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Business Mathematics, Financial Data, Revenue Recognition, Asset Management

    4.7 stars, 1.5K reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (1.5K) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • P

    Packt

    Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals

    Skills you'll gain: Operating System Administration, Local Area Networks, Software Installation, Command-Line Interface, Microsoft Windows, System Configuration, Systems Administration, TCP/IP, Linux Administration, Linux, General Networking, Patch Management, Operating Systems, User Accounts, Network Routers, System Monitoring, Network Troubleshooting, Mac OS, Identity and Access Management, Network Security

    4.9 stars, 11 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (11) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • R

    Rice University

    Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Concision, Technical Writing, Technical Communication, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Writing and Editing, Editing, Collaboration, Proofreading, Grammar, Professionalism, Planning

    4.7 stars, 494 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (494) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University at Buffalo

    Data-Driven Process Improvement

    Skills you'll gain: Process Mapping, Performance Improvement, Data Collection, Process Improvement, Process Improvement and Optimization, Business Process, Business Process Improvement, Process Design, Data Strategy, Process Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Performance Measurement, Process Flow Diagrams, Business Priorities, Data Validation, Business Process Modeling, Plan Execution, Data Capture, Operational Performance Management, Performance Analysis

    4.6 stars, 275 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (275) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, File Management, Computer Programming Tools, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, C and C++, Systems Design, Data Maintenance, Data Storage Technologies, System Software, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Computer Systems, Data Persistence, Command-Line Interface, Data Security

    4.7 stars, 76 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.7 (76) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • T

    The University of Chicago

    Global Warming II: Create Your Own Models in Python

    Skills you'll gain: Climate Change Programs, Mathematical Modeling, Predictive Modeling, Physical Science, Simulation and Simulation Software, Environmental Science, Process Modeling, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Programming Principles

    4.1 stars, 58 reviews, Mixed, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.1 (58) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Português Brasileiro

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Infrastructure, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Computing Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Cloud Computing, Virtual Machines, Network Infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, Cloud Services, Virtual Networking, Cloud Management, Network Administration, Network Routing, Firewall, Command-Line Interface

    4.8 stars, 255 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (255) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.

    Check Point Jump Start: Maestro Hyperscale Network Security

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Firewall, System Configuration, Security Management, Network Security, Network Administration, Network Monitoring, Virtualization

    4.7 stars, 10 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.7 (10) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Free
    Free
  • R

    Rutgers the State University of New Jersey

    New Technologies for Business Leaders

    Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Customer Engagement, Business Technologies, Customer experience improvement, Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Business Transformation, MarTech, Technology Strategies, Business Marketing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Internet Of Things, Emerging Technologies, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Customer Retention, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Augmented Reality, FinTech, Blockchain, Virtual Reality

    4.4 stars, 458 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (458) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Ethical Hacking with Kali Linux: IBM
  • Overview of Data Visualization: Coursera
  • Getting Started with Cloud Shell and gcloud: Google Cloud
  • Fundamentals of Business Finance, with Goldman Sachs 10,000 Women: Goldman Sachs
  • Operating Systems and Networking Fundamentals: Packt
  • Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
  • Data-Driven Process Improvement: University at Buffalo
  • Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence: Codio
  • Global Warming II: Create Your Own Models in Python: The University of Chicago
  • Essential Cloud Infrastructure: Foundation - Português Brasileiro: Google Cloud

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