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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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      Packt

      The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Linux Commands, Linux, Penetration Testing, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Vulnerability Scanning, Command-Line Interface, Scripting, Vulnerability Assessments, Cyber Security Assessment, General Networking, Python Programming, Network Security, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Firewall, Web Applications, Data Ethics, Email Security, Computer Security Awareness Training, Malware Protection

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Free Trial
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      Rice University

      Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Concision, Technical Writing, Electronic Media, Report Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Editing, Collaboration, Grammar, Professionalism, Planning, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      483 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Coursera Project Network

      Overview of Data Visualization

      Skills you'll gain: Data Presentation, Data Literacy, Data Synthesis, Data Visualization Software, Google Sheets, Graphing

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      401 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Coursera Project Network

      Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cyber Security Assessment, Vulnerability Assessments, Cybersecurity, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Technical Communication

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      55 reviews

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Codio

      Bash Scripting and System Configuration

      Skills you'll gain: Package and Software Management, Bash (Scripting Language), Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Version Control, Unix Shell, Shell Script, Scripting, Unix, Scripting Languages, Unix Commands, Linux, System Configuration, Linux Commands, File Management

      2.9
      Rating, 2.9 out of 5 stars
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      11 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • C

      Coursera Instructor Network

      Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices

      Skills you'll gain: Ledgers (Accounting), Tax Planning, Auditing, Tax Compliance, Income Tax, Financial Auditing, Financial Reporting, Compliance Management, Accounting Records, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Controls, Reconciliation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      59 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IE Business School

      Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age

      Skills you'll gain: Intelligence Collection and Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Competitive Intelligence, Analysis, Business Intelligence, Digital Transformation, Timelines, Decision Making, Trend Analysis, Business Technologies, Business Strategy, Complex Problem Solving, International Relations, Forecasting, Artificial Intelligence

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      669 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera

      Skills you'll gain: Balance Sheet, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Statements, Financial Accounting, Accrual Accounting, Accounting, Cash Flows, Ledgers (Accounting), General Accounting, Financial Analysis, Income Statement, Bookkeeping, Revenue Recognition, Equities, Depreciation

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      83 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Free Trial
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      University of Colorado System

      Hacking and Patching

      Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, Secure Coding, Software Design Patterns, Vulnerability Assessments, Amazon Web Services, SQL, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Operating Systems, Data Validation

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
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      275 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Cisco Learning and Certifications

      Introduction to Network Automation

      Skills you'll gain: Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Network Architecture, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Automation, Network Infrastructure, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Network Protocols, Command-Line Interface

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      73 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      National Taiwan University

      計算機程式設計 (Computer Programming)

      Skills you'll gain: C (Programming Language), Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Computer Science, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computational Logic, Command-Line Interface, Functional Design, Debugging, Data Validation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      368 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Free Trial
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      IBM

      Database Essentials and Vulnerabilities

      Skills you'll gain: Database Management, Databases, Relational Databases, Database Architecture and Administration, Data Security, User Accounts, Secure Coding, SQL, Application Security, Vulnerability Scanning, NoSQL, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Encryption

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      41 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

    • The Complete Ethical Hacking Bootcamp: Beginner To Advanced: Packt
    • Writing Skills for Engineering Leaders: Rice University
    • Overview of Data Visualization: Coursera Project Network
    • Metasploit for Beginners: Ethical Penetration Testing: Coursera Project Network
    • Bash Scripting and System Configuration: Codio
    • Financial Reporting: Ledgers, Taxes, Auditing Best Practices: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Intelligence Tools for the Digital Age : IE Business School
    • Introducción a la Contabilidad Financiera: University of Pennsylvania
    • Hacking and Patching: University of Colorado System
    • Introduction to Network Automation: Cisco Learning and Certifications

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