Command Line (CLI) & Terminal Basics

Unlock the full potential of your computer with this beginner-friendly course on the command line (CLI). Whether you're a developer, data analyst, or just curious about tech, this course will help you confidently interact with your system using text-based commands. You'll start by understanding what the command line is and why it's useful, before covering real-world tasks including navigating files and directories, creating and deleting files, and manipulating text-based data. Section Two introduces you to even more powerful Command Line tools. You'll learn to find files, search and replace across a codebase, count values and sort output, turning the terminal from a mystery into your fastest tool. Each lesson in the course is short, focused, and interactive, making it easy to absorb and apply what you learn right away. Graded Assignments helps solidify your knowledge and prepare you for using the command line in real scenarios. By the end, you’ll no longer rely solely on your mouse. You’ll move through your system like a pro, with speed and precision.