Linux CLI Basics Free Course & Curriculum

Linux CLI Basics

Conquer the command line. Learn to navigate file systems, manage permissions, and pipe commands in a Linux environment.

The Command Line Interface (CLI) is the backbone of servers and development tools. This course removes the fear of the black screen. You will learn to navigate the file system, manipulate files and directories, and manage user permissions using chmod and chown. Master the art of 'piping' commands together to create powerful workflows. We also cover SSH for remote server management and basic Bash scripting variables. Essential for anyone wanting to work with servers, cloud, or backend code.

✅ 100% Free & Lifetime Access

⏱️ 5-Minute Lessons (Bite-sized learning)

🚀 21-Lesson Path (Independent modules)

📱 Mobile Friendly (Learn anywhere)

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Complete Course Syllabus

1

Navigation & Files

cd, ls, mkdir, and moving files around.
2

Permissions & Users

Understanding read/write/execute and sudo privileges.
3

Pipes and Filters

Connecting grep, cat, and less to process text.
4

Remote Access

Using SSH to manage servers securely.
5

Package Management

Installing software with apt, yum, or brew.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary

$60k - $90k

Career Paths

SysAdmin $70k-$100k

DevOps Engineer $100k-$150k

Cloud Engineer $90k-$130k

What You Will Learn

Navigate the Linux file system confidently using terminal commands

Manage file permissions and ownership security with chmod/chown

Chain commands together using pipes and redirection streams

Connect to remote servers securely using SSH keys

Automate simple tasks using basic Bash scripting variables

Skills You Will Gain

Bash Shell File Permissions SSH Connectivity Piping & Redirection Package Management

Who Is This For

Developers

Aspiring SysAdmins

DevOps Beginners

Prerequisites

None

Computer access

Linux CLI Basics FAQs

Mac/Win?

Mac is native; Windows can use WSL.

Do I need to code?

It is scripting, but simpler than app coding.

Is it scary?

We start slow so you don't break anything.

Server required?

No, runs locally on your computer.

Terminal

Bash

SSH

Vim/Nano

WSL (Windows)