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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

    Getting Technical with the Terminal

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    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

  • 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

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    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

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    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

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    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

  • G

    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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    T

    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
    ·
    1.4K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Dataplex: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Skills you'll gain: Command-Line Interface, Data Lakes, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Management, Metadata Management, Cloud API, Data Access, Data Analysis

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Create Your First Python Program From UST

    Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Python Programming, Unix Shell, Command-Line Interface, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Scripting, Scripting Languages, Development Environment, Data Structures

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    3.1K reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Getting Technical with the Terminal: Packt
  • Learn Bash Shell Scripting for Automation: Packt
  • Cloud Functions: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Dataproc: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Google Cloud Pub/Sub: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Using Python to Interact with the Operating System: Google
  • BigQuery: Qwik Start - Command Line: Google Cloud
  • Building a Bash Command-Line Tool: Duke University
  • Vim Masterclass: Packt
  • Linux for Developers: The Linux Foundation

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