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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.


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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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    956 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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

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    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced API Testing with Postman

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Web Services, Software Testing, Test Execution Engine

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    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
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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The Linux Foundation

    Linux for Developers

    Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Linux, Command-Line Interface, File Systems, Unix Commands, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, User Accounts, System Configuration, Performance Tuning, System Monitoring, Operating Systems, Network Monitoring, Software Installation

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    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

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    12 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    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)

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    11 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    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
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    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

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    EDUCBA

    Input Output, Expression Handling, and System Management

    Skills you'll gain: Unix Commands, Unix, Unix Shell, File I/O, User Accounts, Linux, Operating System Administration, Command-Line Interface, Operating Systems, File Systems, Systems Administration, File Management, System Configuration

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • Linux Fundamentals: LearnQuest
  • Automation With Salt: Whizlabs
  • Apply Advanced API Testing with Postman: EDUCBA
  • Command Mastery and Unix Help Tools: EDUCBA
  • Linux for Developers: The Linux Foundation
  • Building a Bash Command-Line Tool: Duke University
  • Shell Programming Essentials: EDUCBA
  • Unix System Overview and Command: EDUCBA
  • Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Vim Masterclass: Packt

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