Linux Command Line

How to quickly and easily master the Linux Command Line. You'll learn how to manage files, directories, and more!

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.5

- By the end of this course you will understand the fundamentals of the Linux command line and be able to apply that knowledge in a practical and useful manner.

What you'll learn

By the end of this course you will understand the fundamentals of the Linux command line and be able to apply that knowledge in a practical and useful manner.

* Requirements

* A desire to learn.

Description

JOIN THE OTHER 3,000 SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS WHO HAVE ALREADY TAKEN THIS COURSE

If you want to learn how to use the Linux command and want to do it quickly, read on.

Hello. My name is Jason Cannon and I'm the author of Linux for Beginners as well as the founder of the Linux Training Academy.  When I ask people to tell me what they most want to learn about the Linux operating system, they all say the same thing: the command line.

That's why I've created this course.  It's designed for people who want to develop command line skills on the Linux operating system and need to do it in a short period of time.   By the end of the course you will be able to easily navigate your way around a Linux system and feel confident at the command line.

Free Bonus - Linux Command Line Cheat Sheet

As an added bonus for enrolling in the Linux Command Line Essentials video training course, you'll receive a cheat sheet and reference card that lists the most important Linux commands you'll need to know.  It's a great way to quickly review what you've learned in this course AND you'll be able to easily find the command and options you're looking for too.

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  Here is what you will learn by taking Linux Command Line Essentials:

  • What components make up the command line prompt.

  • The 8 Linux commands that you'll use almost every time you log into a Linux system.

  • Exactly where commands are located and how to find them quickly.

  • How to get help using the built-in Linux documentation system.

  • How to manage files and directories.

  • The various ways to display the contents of files and how to easily edit them.

  • And those are just the highlights… You'll learn even more along the way.

What you learn in Linux Command Line Essentials applies to any Linux environment including Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, RedHat, Fedora, OpenSUSE, Slackware, and more.

Enroll now and start learning the skills you need to master the Linux command line!

Who this course is for:

  • People with limited time.
  • Anyone with a desire to learn about the Linux command line.
  • People that have Linux experience, but would like to learn about the Linux command line interface.
  • Existing Linux users that want to become power users.
  • People that need Linux knowledge for a personal or business project like hosting a website on a Linux server.
  • Professionals that need to learn Linux to become more effective at work. Helpdesk staff, application support engineers, and application developers that are required to use the Linux operating system.
  • Researchers, college professors, and college students that will be using Linux servers to conduct research or complete course work.

Course content

5 sections • 19 lectures

Introduction Preview 00:34

The course description describes what you will learn in this course.

Welcome to the Linux Command Line Preview 07:14

In this lesson you will learn what the shell is, how to access it, and what the superuser account is.

Basic Linux Commands Preview 04:57

In this lesson you will learn some basic, yet essential Linux commands. You will be given an overview of each command and then a demonstration.

Getting Help Preview 05:56

In this lesson you will learn:

  • How to navigate man pages.
  • How the $PATH environment variable is used.
  • What the which command does.
  • How to ask commands for help.
  • How to search man pages.

Quiz 1

Managing Directories at the Command Line Preview 08:57

In this lesson you will learn:

  • How to use directory shortcuts
  • How to execute commands out of your $PATH
  • How to create and remove directories

Viewing and Editing Files Preview 05:12

In this lesson you will learn various commands that can be used to view files as well as how to use the nano text editor.

Managing Files at the Command Line Preview 11:04

This lesson will cover how to delete, copy, move, and rename files.

Wildcards - Part One Preview 05:12

Wildcards - Part Two Preview 07:03

Quiz 2

Linux Command Line Cheat Sheet Preview 2 pages

Tab Completion Preview 04:50

Rerun a Command Starting with a String Preview 02:54

Repeat as Root Preview 02:04

Reuse Arguments Preview 02:57

Strip Out Comments and Blank Lines Preview 02:09

Reuse the Last Item from the Previous Command Preview 02:47

Bonus Lecture Preview 01:13

The contents of this lecture are so secret I'm not even allowed to describe it! Open, if you dare.