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About the Course

This course focuses on foundational computing skills that support the work of a security analyst. It begins with an introduction to computer operating systems, followed by a closer exploration of Linux, an operating system commonly used by security professionals. By the end of this course, learners will be able to use the Linux command line through the Bash shell to navigate and manage the file system and to authenticate and authorize users, and they will also be able to use SQL to communicate with a database. By the end of this course, you will: - Explain the relationship between operating systems, applications, and hardware. - Compare a graphical user interface to a command line interface. - Identify the unique features of common Linux distributions. - Navigate and manage the file system using Linux commands via the Bash shell. - Use Linux commands via the Bash shell to authenticate and authorize users. - Describe how a relational database is organized. - Use SQL to retrieve information from a database. - Apply filters to SQL queries and use joins to combine multiple tables....

Top reviews

SW

Jun 1, 2023

This course really challenged me to the point I wasn't sure I would understand some of the SQL context< but I stuck with it and am so proud of myself for passing this course.Thank you

BG

Oct 16, 2023

Fun and more interactive then the first 3 courses, with the introduction of labs to practice and explore Linux and SQL. I found it to be a bit difficult, but ultimately rewarding.

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By Noah D

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Jul 26, 2024

Great information and great instructor. I'm glad I took the course.

By Bishal S

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Feb 5, 2024

this course is most important for entry lever cybersecurity person.

By August S

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Apr 23, 2024

Necessary to learn the basics of cybersecurity and data analytics.

By Kirk J

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Oct 21, 2023

A very comprehensive and hands-on course. I learned a GREAT deal!

By Fayadh N

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Sep 20, 2023

Awesome lab, this course truly honed my skills using Linux and SQL

By Jorge A

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Aug 4, 2023

I loved the SQL query challenge questions on the graded quizzes <3

By Jean-Luc B

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Feb 18, 2023

Highly recommended! Provides a great introduction to Linux and SQL

By Ahmed K M

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Apr 7, 2025

It's excellent I have learned so much from this wonderful course.

By Mark E

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Apr 28, 2024

Great approach on teaching things that require hands-on practice!

By Sandile N

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Jul 31, 2023

Excellent learning, great for first time exposure and entry level

By Ho N H

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Sep 3, 2025

Great course! A elegant intro to Linux and SQL with useful labs!

By Carlos G R

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Feb 3, 2025

Es un curso muy bien estructurado y con una didáctica excelente.

By Isaiah G

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Mar 25, 2024

Very hands on and teaches you a good foundation of the database.

By Joel G

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Dec 30, 2023

SQL was insanely hard for me to learn, but Linux was really fun!

By Aderogba V A

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Dec 20, 2023

IT WAS A CHANLLENGING COURSE BUT I AM HAPPY I REALLY LEARNT ALOT

By Jose R T

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Nov 6, 2023

Love all, it's simple yet complex it challenge you to do better

By Hoang P V

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Oct 10, 2023

so good so far. I wish the course has more material to practice

By Jose N N

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Jul 7, 2023

Another great course from Google and Coursera! always the best!

By Yashica s

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Oct 3, 2025

SQL and databases are explained very little and not in depth .

By Eshwar K S

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Oct 2, 2025

Nice concept explanation and hands-on exercise made stand out.

By Keith R R

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Sep 8, 2025

Extremely heavy, took me awhile even with a few courses on SQL

By Mario P

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Dec 23, 2023

Hands on is very user-friendly and useful, if not simply easy!

By Gabriel P

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Dec 11, 2023

Wonderful, everything was fantastic, it was a great experience

By Branden W

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Jul 7, 2023

The Labs Are AWESOME and this course is extremely informative.

By Alazar S T

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Jun 9, 2023

Not Enough but the way the course was given my God, I love it.