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    Learn command line operations for efficient system management. Understand command line syntax and scripting for automating tasks in Unix and Windows.

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      LearnKartS

      Kubernetes Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, YAML, Application Deployment, Cloud-Native Computing, Containerization, Data Storage, Microservices, Network Architecture, Systems Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Scalability

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      21 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics

      Skills you'll gain: Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Analysis, Command-Line Interface, Linux

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • E

      EDUCBA

      Overview of Automotive SPICE

      Skills you'll gain: Process Driven Development, Software Quality Assurance, Software Development, Verification And Validation, Software Engineering, Software Development Life Cycle, Quality Assurance, Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Configuration Management, Requirements Analysis, Risk Management Framework

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Google Cloud

      Creating a Virtual Machine

      Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Web Servers, Servers, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Command-Line Interface, Cloud Computing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      30 reviews

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Python: de cero a usuario

      Skills you'll gain: Jupyter, Package and Software Management, Python Programming, Linux, Mac OS, Programming Principles, Cross Platform Development, Software Documentation, Development Environment, Command-Line Interface

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Ruby Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Ruby (Programming Language), Scripting Languages, Scripting, Devops Tools, DevOps, Computer Programming Tools, Software Development Tools

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      22 reviews

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of London

      Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Excel, Environmental Policy, Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Descriptive Statistics, Correlation Analysis, Policy Analysis, Environmental Issue, Scatter Plots, Environmental Science, Economics, Probability & Statistics

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      52 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Cloud Computing Security

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Cloud Computing, Cloud Security, Load Balancing, User Accounts, Apache, Web Servers, System Configuration, Command-Line Interface, Firewall, Linux, Debugging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      131 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Corporate Finance Institute

      Accounting Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: Income Statement, Financial Statements, Accounting, Balance Sheet, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Bookkeeping, Financial Modeling, Cash Flows, Financial Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      40 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      IBM

      IBM COBOL Data and File Management

      Skills you'll gain: COBOL (Programming Language), Job Control Language (JCL), IBM DB2, z/OS, Mainframe Computing, Relational Databases, File Management, Data Management, Databases, Computer Programming Tools, Data Storage, Programming Principles, Data Structures

      3.6
      Rating, 3.6 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Linux Bash Shell Scripting with Real-Life Examples

      Skills you'll gain: Bash (Scripting Language), Linux Commands, Shell Script, Linux, Unix Shell, Linux Administration, Scripting, Network Troubleshooting, Scripting Languages, Command-Line Interface, Development Environment, Systems Administration, IT Automation, Virtual Machines, Virtualization, Software Installation, System Monitoring, File Management, User Accounts

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Whizlabs

      Automation With Salt

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), IT Automation, Command-Line Interface, Docker (Software), Software Installation, Automation, System Configuration, YAML, Systems Administration, Configuration Management, Remote Access Systems

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Kubernetes Fundamentals: LearnKartS
    • Bioinformatics Methods for Transcriptomics: Johns Hopkins University
    • Overview of Automotive SPICE: EDUCBA
    • Creating a Virtual Machine: Google Cloud
    • Python: de cero a usuario: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • Ruby Scripting for DevOps: Coursera Project Network
    • Doing Economics: Measuring Climate Change: University of London
    • Cloud Computing Security: University of Colorado System
    • Accounting Fundamentals: Corporate Finance Institute
    • IBM COBOL Data and File Management: IBM

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