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25 Best Command Line Courses Online

We compared 25 Command Line courses currently listed on Udemy, Coursera and edX, priced from $9.99 to $249.00. 5 come from a named university or institution, including Dartmouth College, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani and Duke University. They are ordered by our CourseAsk score, which is built from how thoroughly each course describes what it teaches, whether it comes from a named institution, and how it compares on price — not from star ratings, which our course data does not include.

Courses compared
25
Price range
$9.99 – $249.00
Providers
Udemy, Coursera, edX
Last updated
18 Sep 2026
How these 25 courses were chosen

Every course below is a real, currently listed course from Udemy, Coursera, edX, matched to "command line" by our catalog and ordered by our CourseAsk score. Courses whose own title names the topic rank above those only tagged with it.

The grade on each entry scores how much the provider publishes about the course before you pay — the length and detail of the description, whether it lists learning outcomes and objectives — and whether a named university or institution stands behind it. A is fully documented and institution-backed; E is little more than a title and a price. Courses with almost nothing published are left ungraded rather than marked down, because an unknown course and a poor one are not the same thing.

There are no star ratings on this page — the course feeds we license do not include them, and we would rather leave a column out than fill it with a number we cannot stand behind. What we do have is price: these range from $9.99 to $249.00, as listed by the provider when we last updated the page.

  1. 1
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Linux Command Line Masterclass with RHCSA & RHCE - 12 hours!

    12 HRS OF AWESOME FIVE STARS ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ VIDEOSLinux Command Line for Beginners: A Free Interactive Shell Provided, No Linux Installation Required! You will also find animated videos to help you understand complex Linux c...

    $19.99
    listed price
  2. 2
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    Linux and Unix Command Line: A Practical Introduction

    Important Information:This Course has been updated with new contents recently to provide a better learning experience while retaining the old/original contents marked as archived so that the current Students enrolled in...

    $19.99
    listed price
  3. 3
    Udemy Certificate Grade B

    AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI)

    Welcome to the AWS Command Line Course, The AWS CLI has a mythos of being very hard to use, but if you have ever done any scripting at all, the CLI is a quick way to automate many of the administrative tasks that both de...

    $29.99
    listed price
  4. 4
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Practical Linux Command Line 2.0

    Offered by Packt

    In this hands-on course on the Linux command line, you'll explore both basic and advanced techniques to enhance your productivity within a Linux environment. You'll learn everything from navigating the terminal and manag...

    $49.00
    listed price
  5. 5
    Coursera Certificate Grade C

    Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery

    Offered by EDUCBA

    This comprehensive specialization equips learners with the practical skills to confidently navigate, configure, and automate Unix and Linux command-line environments. Across six targeted courses, students build expertise...

    $49.00
    listed price
  6. 6
    Udemy MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    Azure Infrastructure: Cloud Shell and Command Line Tools

    Master the fundamentals of Azure Cloud Shell and command-line interfaces through this comprehensive course covering Azure CLI, Bash, and PowerShell. This hands-on training program takes you through a structured journey f...

    $99.99
    listed price
  7. 7
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Linux Command Line - From Zero to Expert

    *** UPDATES ***  Added section on remote connectivity and keeping processes running even on disconnect.Added video on using Windows Subsystem for Linux for this course Get excellent support for the course: all quest...

    $89.99
    listed price
  8. 8
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C Lowest price here

    Bigtable: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Offered by Google Cloud

    This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. Cloud Bigtable is Google's NoSQL Big Data database service. It's the same database that powers many core Google services, including Search, Analytics...

    $9.99
    listed price
  9. 9
    Udemy Certificate Grade C

    Learn the Linux Command Line Fast

    New 2021 Spring\Summer Launch!Let's face it: Linux is complicated, intimidating and down right scary.So in this course, I wanted to quickly get you up to speed so you can navigating the command line with ease, understand...

    $199.99
    listed price
  10. 10
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade C

    The Command Line for Everyone

    Offered by Coursera

    This beginner-friendly course introduces learners to the command line through the Mac Terminal. Using a practical, hands-on approach, it explains what the command line is, how it differs from a graphical interface, and h...

    $49.00
    listed price
  11. 11
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade D

    Dataplex: Qwik Start - Command Line

    Offered by Google Cloud

    This is a self-paced lab that takes place in the Google Cloud console. This lab shows you how to get started with Dataplex using the command line by walking you through creating a lake, adding a zone, attaching and detac...

    $9.99
    listed price
  12. 12
    edX MOOC / Non-credit University-backed

    Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface

    Offered by Dartmouth College

    Learn the Linux Command Line interface and become a skilled user of this powerful operating system.

    $99.00
    listed price
  13. 13
    edX MOOC / Non-credit

    Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools

    Offered by Pragmatic AI Labs

    Applied command line tool automation with Python and Rust for efficient task management.

    $249.00
    listed price
  14. 14
    Coursera Certificate Grade A University-backed

    Linux Commands & Shell Scripting

    Offered by Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Master Linux Commands & Shell Scripting with this comprehensive Linux course that bridges theory with practical application, equipping you with essential command-line proficiency and powerful shell scripting capabilities...

    $49.00
    listed price
  15. 15
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    DevOps, DataOps, MLOps

    Offered by Duke University

    Learn how to apply Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) to solve real-world problems. The course covers end-to-end solutions with Artificial Intelligence (AI) pair programming using technologies like GitHub Copilot to bui...

    $49.00
    listed price
  16. 16
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade A University-backed

    Genomic Data Science

    Offered by Johns Hopkins University

    With genomics sparks a revolution in medical discoveries, it becomes imperative to be able to better understand the genome, and be able to leverage the data and information from genomic datasets. Genomic Data Science is...

    $49.00
    listed price
  17. 17
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs

    Offered by KodeKloud

    Why You Should Learn Linux As per Stack overflow’s insights, the most common and the most loved platform happens to be Linux. If you do a quick search online on Linux you’ll see some interesting statistics. All of the fa...

    $49.00
    listed price
  18. 18
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Automating Image Creation with HashiCorp Packer for DevOps

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  19. 19
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Vim Masterclass

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  20. 20
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  21. 21
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting

    Offered by IBM

    This course provides a practical understanding of common Linux / UNIX shell commands. In this beginner friendly course, you will learn about the Linux basics, Shell commands, and Bash shell scripting. You will begin this...

    $49.00
    listed price
  22. 22
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Hands-on Hacking

    Offered by Packt

    Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as yo...

    $49.00
    listed price
  23. 23
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Kali Linux

    Offered by Board Infinity

    "Introduction to Kali Linux" is a meticulously designed course to guide beginners through the essentials of Kali Linux, a powerful tool for cybersecurity. Spanning two modules, the course begins with a comprehensive intr...

    $49.00
    listed price
  24. 24
    Coursera MOOC / Non-credit Grade B

    Networking and Troubleshooting IT Systems

    Offered by Packt

    This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the co...

    $49.00
    listed price
  25. 25
    Coursera Certificate Grade B University-backed

    Hardware and Operating System Foundations

    Offered by Illinois Tech

    This specialization consists of three courses and one capstone. The specialization provides a comprehensive introduction to the features, management, and security of both Windows and Linux operating systems. You will mas...

    $49.00
    listed price

Best Command Line Courses Online compared

# Course Provider Offered by Price
1 Linux Command Line Masterclass with RHCSA & RHCE - 12 hours! Udemy $19.99 View →
2 Linux and Unix Command Line: A Practical Introduction Udemy $19.99 View →
3 AWS Command Line Interface (AWS CLI) Udemy $29.99 View →
4 Practical Linux Command Line 2.0 Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
5 Unix and Linux Command Line Mastery Coursera EDUCBA $49.00 View →
6 Azure Infrastructure: Cloud Shell and Command Line Tools Udemy $99.99 View →
7 Linux Command Line - From Zero to Expert Udemy $89.99 View →
8 Bigtable: Qwik Start - Command Line Coursera Google Cloud $9.99 View →
9 Learn the Linux Command Line Fast Udemy $199.99 View →
10 The Command Line for Everyone Coursera Coursera $49.00 View →
11 Dataplex: Qwik Start - Command Line Coursera Google Cloud $9.99 View →
12 Linux Basics: The Command Line Interface edX Dartmouth College $99.00 View →
13 Python and Rust with Linux Command Line Tools edX Pragmatic AI Labs $249.00 View →
14 Linux Commands & Shell Scripting Coursera Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani $49.00 View →
15 DevOps, DataOps, MLOps Coursera Duke University $49.00 View →
16 Genomic Data Science Coursera Johns Hopkins University $49.00 View →
17 Linux for beginners with Hands-on Labs Coursera KodeKloud $49.00 View →
18 Automating Image Creation with HashiCorp Packer for DevOps Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
19 Vim Masterclass Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
20 Ultimate Guide to Raspberry Pi - Tips, Tricks, and Hacks Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
21 Hands-on Introduction to Linux Commands and Shell Scripting Coursera IBM $49.00 View →
22 Hands-on Hacking Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
23 Kali Linux Coursera Board Infinity $49.00 View →
24 Networking and Troubleshooting IT Systems Coursera Packt $49.00 View →
25 Hardware and Operating System Foundations Coursera Illinois Tech $49.00 View →

Prices shown are the provider's listed price when we last updated this page. Confirm on their site before enrolling.

What the prices here tell you

The 25 priced courses on this page run from $9.99 to $249.00, with the middle of the range around $49.00 — a spread of $239.01. That is a wide gap for one subject. A higher price on this page usually reflects who is behind the course rather than how much material it contains, so it is worth opening two or three at different price points and comparing their syllabus before deciding.

Who is behind these courses

These courses come from Udemy, Coursera and edX. The platforms differ in how they sell: some charge once per course, others expect a subscription, and the listed price is not always what you pay at checkout after a promotion. 5 of these are produced by a named university or institution, including Dartmouth College, Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani and Duke University — which usually means a fixed syllabus and a recognised certificate, rather than an individual instructor’s own course.

Before you enrol

Open the provider’s own page and check three things this comparison cannot tell you: when the course was last updated, what the syllabus actually covers in its later sections, and what recent learners say. Prices shown here are the provider’s listed price when we last rebuilt this page on 18 September 2026 — they change often, and a promotion can move them substantially. We earn a commission if you enrol through our links, which costs you nothing and never affects the order courses appear in.

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