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Linux Command Line

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Navigate the Linux filesystem and manage files efficiently using CLI commands

  • Manage processes, storage, and files in an advanced Linux environment

  • Master environment variables and file system permissions to manage Linux effectively

  • Install software, edit files using vi/vim, and manage packages on different Linux distributions

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August 2025

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Taught in English

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There are 6 modules in this course

In this module, we will introduce you to the Linux command line interface (CLI), focusing on different terminal programs and shell environments such as Bash and Zsh. You will also learn how to access essential help resources from within the CLI to assist in your command-line navigation and operations.

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3 videos1 reading1 assignment

In this module, we will explore the foundational commands needed to operate in the Linux command line. You will learn how to navigate the filesystem, create and manipulate files, and perform basic file management tasks such as moving, copying, and deleting files using the shell.

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3 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will dive deeper into advanced Linux shell commands. You will learn how to manage running processes, monitor disk storage, and locate files efficiently. We will also introduce additional useful commands to help streamline your workflow and improve your command-line efficiency.

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4 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will explore the concept of shell environments. You will learn about environment variables and how to make them globally available. We will also cover file permissions, how to modify them, and walk through the advantages of different file systems like EXT4, XFS, and BTRFS.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will cover software installation on Linux. You will learn how to manage packages on Debian-based systems using apt and apt-get and on Redhat-based systems using yum and dnf. We will also explore how to compile software from source code in scenarios where a package isn’t available.

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3 videos1 assignment1 plugin

In this module, we will introduce you to text editing in the Linux command line. We will explore the powerful Vi and Vim editors, walking you through basic and advanced commands. You will also be introduced to GNU Nano, a simpler yet effective text editor, and learn its key features for text file manipulation.

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3 videos3 assignments

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