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Command Line Basics (Linux and macOS)

Learn to use the terminal with confidence: move around folders, create and read files, combine commands and get help.

4 lessonsAbout 39 minFree
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Finish every lesson, then sign in and pass the final assessment to earn a free certificate

Module 1: Using the terminal

  1. What Is the Command Line?8 min · Up next
  2. Files and Folders10 min · Not started
  3. Working with Files and Pipes11 min · Not started
  4. Permissions and Getting Help10 min · Not started

Questions about Command Line Basics (Linux and macOS)

What will I learn in Command Line Basics (Linux and macOS)?

Learn to use the terminal with confidence: move around folders, create and read files, combine commands and get help. The course has 4 lessons, organised in one module: Module 1: Using the terminal.

How long does Command Line Basics (Linux and macOS) take?

About 39 minutes in total, across 4 lessons. You can learn at your own pace and stop and continue any time.

Do I need experience to take Command Line Basics (Linux and macOS)?

No. This course starts from zero and explains every new word the first time it appears.

Is Command Line Basics (Linux and macOS) free?

Yes. The whole course is free and you do not need an account to learn. A free account is only needed for the final assessment and the certificate.

Do I get a certificate for Command Line Basics (Linux and macOS)?

Yes, a free certificate of completion. Finish every lesson, sign in, and pass the 15-question final assessment with 80% or more. It is not an accredited qualification.

What should I learn after Command Line Basics (Linux and macOS)?

The next step is Command Line Intermediate: Text, Processes and Users.