Learner Reviews & Feedback for Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting by IBM
About the Course
the Linux basics, Shell commands, and Bash shell scripting. You will begin this course with an introduction to Linux and explore the Linux
architecture. You will interact with the Linux Terminal, execute commands, navigate directories, edit files, as well as install and update software.
Next, you’ll become familiar with commonly used Linux commands. You will work with general purpose commands like id, date, uname, ps,
top, echo, man; directory management commands such as pwd, cd, mkdir, rmdir, find, df; file management commands like c...
Top reviews
XW
Apr 8, 2024
Very helpful for the practical, common commands introduced in this course. The real-world weather project is quite challenging for new learners like me, but I did learn a lot!
GR
Mar 19, 2022
Excellent course. I feel way more confident on scripting now. The clarity of the Ai instructor and the visuals were great. Well put together course. Thank you and Cheers!
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By Ricky S
•Jun 14, 2023
I highly recommend this course for those wanting to increase their computer skills and fundamental Linux OS.
By Deleted A
•Oct 2, 2022
It was clear and easy to follow with sufficient real world scenarios created to make learning less abstract
By Daniel L
•Dec 5, 2021
Great course! Provides a concise intro to shell scripting in a way that is fun, challenging, and meaningful
By Gabriel O S
•Dec 19, 2023
Execellent course to intro in linux commands and learn much more about the basics in back-end development
By FANGNON K A
•Mar 4, 2025
Very interesting course. I learn too many linux command and now I can use my laptop without mouse :-)
By Divya K
•Nov 26, 2022
A very informative and easy to learn course for beginners especially with the hands-on tool provided.
By Cyril A D
•Jul 9, 2024
Great introduction to linux and shell scripting. Practical exercises were a helpful in the learning.
By Natale F
•Nov 25, 2021
Fast and efficient course. Shared documents allow you to quickly get by after the course is over!
By Aritouch T
•Oct 15, 2023
The final project was kinda challenging for a newbie. Without Hint, I might have not survived!!!
By samuel c
•Jul 22, 2025
dense but very interesting. it covers very well a lot of very interesting points and commands.
By Amr A
•Apr 18, 2023
wonderful introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting
very useful and a practical course
By Fatemeh M
•Mar 8, 2023
I think the course was designed totally practical and I have learned a lot during this course.
By Tshepiso N
•Dec 18, 2023
Interactive learning is the best, it didn't feel nothing like being stuck in tutorial hell.
By Mujtaba F
•Feb 16, 2025
On of the best hands-no courses. I have learned a lot from it. Thank you IBM and Coursera.
By Shubham G
•Jun 12, 2024
The overall Course is very informative and lots of practical experience in also involved.
By afc i
•Nov 18, 2022
Great Course, Excellent learning experience touching the most relevant aspects of Linux.
By Alexander B
•Dec 22, 2024
Nice overview of commands you should know - nice final projects testing your knowledge.
By Nastia K
•Nov 9, 2023
Everything was great and clear, except for the practice project which was confusing.
By JAIME R T M
•Apr 14, 2025
Excelente curso para introduccion y/o para complementar, reforzar los conocimientos
By Michael J S
•Jan 26, 2023
well worth it i learned a lot and i will keep practicing to get even better
By Shubham D
•Aug 9, 2022
best course for begginer who wants to learned linux common and shell scripting.
By ayaluri b m 1
•Jun 25, 2022
The Best Course that I ever did. Loved it, Looking forward for more such courses
By LOLADIYA P B
•Feb 5, 2025
This cours is very happing in the study in the company for the job in langues.
By Odette S Y D
•Feb 24, 2023
The Course was very nice and dense, you learn a lot in a short period of time.
By Daniel G
•Feb 21, 2024
all the basics with right amount of practice, and with no boring explanations