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Command-Line Interface

This course is part of CompTIA A+ 220-1202 Specialization

Instructors: Dakota Snow

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5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

5 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Use the Windows Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux Bash to perform file operations and manage permissions
Configure system and network settings and check connections from the command line
Apply basic scripting and automation concepts to complete repetitive IT support tasks

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Tools you'll learn

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There are 5 modules in this course

Gain command-line confidence with the skills IT professionals use every day. Through the industry-proven lens of the CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) exam, this course introduces the Windows Command Prompt, PowerShell, and Linux Bash, and shows you how to perform file operations, manage permissions, adjust system settings, and configure and check network settings directly from the command line. You'll also learn basic scripting and automation concepts that help you complete repetitive tasks faster. Intermediate-level lessons take about 5 hours, covering three different shells, so you can choose the right tool for each job.

Not planning to take the exam? These skills still apply on the job. Command-line fluency saves time for help desk, desktop support, and system administration teams, and it opens the door to automation, so this course is useful whether or not you pursue the certification. Step-by-step instruction keeps each command approachable, even if you have never used a terminal before. You'll finish able to work faster, automate routine tasks, and read and adapt simple scripts.

This chapter introduces essential command‑line skills across major operating systems—from navigating files and directories to managing drives, permissions, advanced commands, and scripting—to automate tasks and administer systems efficiently.

What's included

7 videos1 reading1 assignment5 plugins

7 videosTotal 43 minutes

Command-Line Interface Introduction1 minute
Understanding the CLI11 minutes
Navigating the CLI13 minutes
CLI Fundamentals (Show)7 minutes
Terminal Fundamentals (Show)2 minutes
The cd Command (Show)3 minutes
The dir Command (Show)5 minutes

1 readingTotal 5 minutes

Introduction to the CLI Slide Handout5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 8 minutes

Introduction to the CLI Assignment8 minutes

5 pluginsTotal 23 minutes

CLI Fundamentals (Click-Though)5 minutes
Commands Check (Challenge)3 minutes
Terminal Fundamentals (Click-through)5 minutes
The cd Command (Click-through)5 minutes
The dir Command (Click-through)5 minutes

What's included

7 videos1 assignment3 plugins

7 videosTotal 56 minutes

Working with Folders6 minutes
Working with Files11 minutes
Working with Drives13 minutes
Super Copy Commands8 minutes
Copy and Move Files (Show)8 minutes
File Attributes (Show)5 minutes
The md and rd Commands (Show)5 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 16 minutes

Working with Files and Folders Assignment16 minutes

3 pluginsTotal 15 minutes

Copy and Move Files (Click-through)5 minutes
File Attributes (Click-through)5 minutes
The md and rd Commands (Click-through)5 minutes

What's included

4 videos1 assignment2 plugins

What's included

5 videos1 assignment7 plugins

5 videosTotal 57 minutes

Advanced Linux Commands, Part I13 minutes
Advanced Linux Commands Part II15 minutes
Introduction to Scripting9 minutes
Interpreted Languages12 minutes
Scripting and the Terminal8 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 10 minutes

Advanced CLI & Scripting Assignment10 minutes

7 pluginsTotal 21 minutes

Language Extensions (Challenge)3 minutes
Linux Commands, Part 1 (Challenge)3 minutes
Linux Commands, Part 2 (Challenge)3 minutes
Linux Commands, Part 3 (Challenge)3 minutes
Linux Commands, Part 4 (Challenge)3 minutes
Linux Commands, Part 5 (Challenge)3 minutes
Scripting Files (Challenge)3 minutes

Final graded assessment

What's included

1 assignment

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Frequently asked questions

A: It covers the Windows Command Prompt, PowerShell, Linux Bash, file operations, permissions, system and network settings, and basic scripting and automation.

A: Working knowledge of Windows administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

A: The course includes about 5 hours of material: videos, quizzes, and optional assignments. How long it takes you depends on your starting knowledge and how you like to study, so here are some typical ranges. If you already have experience with these topics, you may finish in about 4 to 5 hours by skimming familiar lessons. If you have some background, plan on about 5.5 to 7.5 hours. If you are new to the topic, plan on about 7.5 to 10 hours, because you may want to rewatch lessons and review quizzes. At the recommended 5 to 6 hours per week, this works out to about 1 to 2 weeks. The course is self-paced, so you can rewatch any lesson as often as you need.

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Command-Line Interface

Command-Line Interface

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Details to know

See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills

Build your subject-matter expertise

There are 5 modules in this course

Introduction to the CLI

What's included

Working with Files and Folders

What's included

CLI Operations & Permissions

What's included

Advanced CLI & Scripting

What's included

Course Assessment

What's included

Earn a career certificate

Instructors

Offered by

Explore more from Support and Operations

Security & Operational Procedures

Portable Computing, Mobile Devices & Printers

OS Tools & User Management

Implementing Storage, Peripherals & OS Installation

Why people choose Coursera for their career

Felipe M.

Jennifer J.

Larry W.

Chaitanya A.

What brings you to Coursera today?

Unlock access to 10,000+ courses with a subscription

Advance your career with an online degree

Join over 4,700 global companies that choose Coursera for Business

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