BG
5.0Reviewed 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.
Tools of the Trade: Linux and SQL
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.
Status: Linux Commands
Status: Unix Shell
BeginnerCourse23 hours
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DC
5.0Reviewed Dec 2, 2025
This course was very detailed, the pace was perfect for a new beginner like myself and the examples and activities were accurate and related to real-world scenarios. Great course!!!
SW
5.0Reviewed 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
AK
5.0Reviewed Jan 3, 2024
It was a very wonderful course full of practical aspects and theoretical guidance. I enjoyed it very much and promise to further my study in Linux and SQL.......To my Instructor I thank YOU.
AA
4.0Reviewed May 28, 2025
i have no computer skills and i have found the way the instructor works through the course is very easy to understand and i have built a confidence in using Linux and SQL thank you
LW
5.0Reviewed Jan 25, 2024
The hands on practice with the Labs for Linux and SQL was the MOST beneficial. This helped with learning, absorbing, and genuinely understanding the material. This course is set up very well!
MR
5.0Reviewed Aug 23, 2024
This class was very challenging and fun! I was so intimidated to start it, seriously took me 2 months of looking at it to finally get started and I am glad i did. I learned so much and it was fun!
JJ
5.0Reviewed Sep 10, 2023
I already had experience with Linux and SQL as a Computer Science student but I did pick up a few CLI commands that I haven't used before. A good way to get your feet wet with both.
AM
4.0Reviewed Apr 26, 2025
The assignments could and ought to be more difficult and provide real-world examples where professionals and analysts explain how they have used SQL and Bash to solve problems.
MI
5.0Reviewed Sep 24, 2023
Learning Linux and SQL is quite challenging but with clear explanation and examples given makes the course easier to understand specially for me without any background on IT or cyber security.
SA
5.0Reviewed Sep 24, 2023
this course linux and sql is the 4th course series of google cyber security certification. This course is linux operating system , and sql. this is very helpful steps in my cyber security journey.
BC
4.0Reviewed Feb 23, 2024
When you're dedicated to knowing more and better, there's no way that you won't comprehend this, it is easy to learn and easy to follow along. To the instructors of Cousera, WELL DONE!!!