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Learn the Command Line

Learn about the command line, starting with navigating and manipulating the file system, and ending with redirection and configuring the env

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  • Skill level

    Beginner
  • Time to complete

    Approx. 8 hours
  • Certificate of completion

    Included with paid plans
  • Prerequisites

    None

About this course

The command line is a quick and powerful text-based interface developers use to accomplish a wide set of tasks. With it, you’ll be able to customize your development experience and discover more of your computer’s capabilities. By learning the command line, you’ll also better prepare yourself for a career as an IT specialist, software engineer or systems analyst.

Skills you'll gain

  • Access and modify files

  • Gain insight into the filesystem

  • Customize your workflow

Syllabus

4 lessons • 4 projects • 4 quizzes
The platform

Hands-on learning

Don’t just watch or read about someone else coding — write your own code live in our online, interactive platform. You’ll even get AI-driven recommendations on what you need to review to help keep you on track.
Animated demonstration of running code in Codecademy's learning environment

Learn the Command Line course ratings and reviews

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  • Excellent introduction to using the Terminal! Great interactive lessons and repetition to consolidate learning.
    Costa K.
    Verified Learner
  • I enjoyed the learning by doing aspect of this course and feel I have a better understanding of the BASH terminal for LINUX based systems.
    Jay S.
    Verified Learner
  • Easiest possible way to learn command line tools. Well structured and helps learners to get familiar with the concepts with practice in the terminal of codecademy. Also excellent UX.
    Deepak G.
    Verified Learner

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Frequently asked questions about the Command Line

  • The command line is a powerful text-based interface that you can use to operate your computer more efficiently and accomplish a wider range of tasks.