Free
CourseLearn the Command Line: Viewing and Changing the File System
Learn how to manage filesystems and manipulate directories from the command line.
This course includes
This course includes
Skill level
BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary1 hourProjects
1Prerequisites
1 courseWe suggest you complete the following courses before you get started with Learn the Command Line: Viewing and Changing the File System:- Intro to the Command Line
About this course
Continue your command line learning journey! In this course, you will learn how to manipulate the contents of the file system with nothing but the command line. You’ll learn how to move files, delete files and directories, and more.
Skills you'll gain
Move and copy files
Delete files and directories
Use wildcards
Syllabus
Viewing and Changing the File System
Learn to manipulate directories and files from the command line.
Certificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
Earn a certificate of completion and showcase your accomplishment on your resume or LinkedIn.
Earn a certificate of completion
Show your network you've done the work by earning a certificate of completion for each course or path you finish.- Show proofReceive a certificate that demonstrates you've completed a course or path.
- Build a collectionThe more courses and paths you complete, the more certificates you collect.
- Share with your networkEasily add certificates of completion to your LinkedIn profile to share your accomplishments.
Learn the Command Line: Viewing and Changing the File System course ratings and reviews
149 ratings
- 5 stars
- 4 stars
- 3 stars
- 2 stars
- 1 star
- The progress I have made since starting to use codecademy is immense! I can study for short periods or long periods at my own convenience - mostly late in the evenings.ChrisCodecademy Learner @ USA
- I felt like I learned months in a week. I love how Codecademy uses learning by practice and gives great challenges to help the learner to understand a new concept and subject.RodrigoCodecademy Learner @ UK
- Brilliant learning experience. Very interactive. Literally a game changer if you're learning on your own.John-AndrewCodecademy Learner @ USA
Our learners work at
Join over 50 million learners and start Learn the Command Line: Viewing and Changing the File System today!
Looking for something else?
Related resources
Related courses and paths
- Course
Learn the Command Line
Learn about the command line, starting with navigating and manipulating the file system, and ending with redirection and configuring the environment.With CertificateBeginner Friendly4 hours - Free course
Intro to the Command Line
Discover the power of this simple yet essential text-based tool and increase your productivity as a developer.Beginner Friendly1 hour - Free course
Learn the Command Line: Configuring the Environment
Learn how to configure your environment and set up your settings and preferences from the command line.Beginner Friendly1 hour
Browse more topics
- Computer science5,897,311 learners enrolled
- Bash/Shell335,226 learners enrolled
- Code foundations7,439,177 learners enrolled
- Web development4,984,309 learners enrolled
- Data science4,501,042 learners enrolled
- Python3,632,981 learners enrolled
- For business3,376,759 learners enrolled
- JavaScript2,872,459 learners enrolled
- Data analytics2,478,599 learners enrolled
Unlock additional features with a paid plan
Practice Projects
Guided projects that help you solidify the skills and concepts you're learning.Assessments
Auto-graded quizzes and immediate feedback help you reinforce your skills as you learn.Certificate of Completion
Earn a document to prove you've completed a course or path that you can share with your network.