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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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      University of Lausanne

      Accounting 2

      Skills you'll gain: Mergers & Acquisitions, Equities, Tax, Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Securities (Finance), Financial Market, Inventory Accounting, Asset Management, Financial Accounting, Depreciation, Corporate Finance, Profit and Loss (P&L) Management, Balance Sheet, Financial Statements, Financial Reporting, Revenue Recognition, Cash Flows

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      56 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Cloudera

      Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage

      Skills you'll gain: Apache Hive, Database Management, SQL, Big Data, Databases, Data Management, Amazon S3, Apache Hadoop, Data Storage, Cloud Storage, Performance Tuning, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      297 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Infosec

      Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, General Networking, Linux, Windows PowerShell, Virtual Machines

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      487 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      LearnQuest

      Python Scripting for DevOps

      Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Package and Software Management, Unified Modeling Language, Software Testing, Docker (Software), Unit Testing, Plot (Graphics), Development Testing, CI/CD, Test Automation, Pandas (Python Package), Scripting, Data Modeling, NumPy, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Computer Programming, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      201 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Juniper Networks

      Getting Started with Junos Operating System

      Skills you'll gain: Juniper Network Technologies, Network Monitoring, Command-Line Interface, Network Troubleshooting, Control Panels, System Configuration, Networking Hardware, Systems Architecture, General Networking, Software Architecture, Network Administration, Operating Systems

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      24 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • Status: Free
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      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Configuring your IDE for absolute beginners with AWS Cloud9

      Skills you'll gain: File Management, Integrated Development Environments, Amazon Web Services, Command-Line Interface, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Cloud Hosting, Unix Commands, Python Programming

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      LearnKartS

      Docker Certified Associate (DCA)

      Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), Containerization, Application Deployment, Microservices, Cloud-Native Computing, DevOps, Data Storage Technologies, Linux Administration, CI/CD, Network Model, YAML, Development Environment, Network Administration, Security Controls, Virtualization, Software Installation, Software Architecture, Command-Line Interface, Systems Architecture, Enterprise Application Management

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      54 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      LearnQuest

      Oracle Database Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Oracle SQL Developer, Oracle Databases, PL/SQL, Database Administration, Database Software, Databases, SQL, Database Architecture and Administration, Stored Procedure, Database Management, Network Architecture

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      113 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Packt

      CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials

      Skills you'll gain: OSI Models, Network Troubleshooting, TCP/IP, Network Protocols, Network Planning And Design, General Networking, Networking Hardware, Network Administration, Network Routers, Network Infrastructure, Computer Networking, Local Area Networks, System Configuration, Network Switches, Systems Administration, Configuration Management, Command-Line Interface, iOS Development

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      45 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      IBM

      Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures

      Skills you'll gain: Desktop Support, Operating Systems, Command-Line Interface, System Support, Mobile Security, Network Security, Microsoft Windows, Unix Commands, Technical Support, Mac OS, Linux, Network Troubleshooting, System Configuration, Network Administration, Software Installation, Firewall, Encryption, Malware Protection

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      60 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Principles of Computing (Part 1)

      Skills you'll gain: Combinatorics, Probability, Programming Principles, Program Development, Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Testing, Software Testing, Applied Mathematics, Debugging, Algorithms, Python Programming, Game Design, Simulations

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      584 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Accounting for Non-Finance Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Cash Flows, Financial Statement Analysis, Accounting, General Accounting, Accruals, Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Accrual Accounting, Equities, Transaction Processing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      37 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • Accounting 2: University of Lausanne
    • Managing Big Data in Clusters and Cloud Storage: Cloudera
    • Introduction to Cybersecurity Foundations: Infosec
    • Python Scripting for DevOps: LearnQuest
    • Getting Started with Junos Operating System: Juniper Networks
    • Configuring your IDE for absolute beginners with AWS Cloud9: Coursera Project Network
    • Docker Certified Associate (DCA): LearnKartS
    • Oracle Database Platform: LearnQuest
    • CCNA Foundations – Networking Basics and Cisco IOS Essentials: Packt
    • Core 2: OS, Software, Security and Operational Procedures: IBM

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