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Linux and Shell Programming
Uplatz

Self-paced videos, Lifetime access, Study material, Certification prep, Technical support, Course Completion Certificate

Summary

Price
£100 inc VAT
Or £33.33/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
24.1 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Reed courses certificate of completion - Free

Overview

Uplatz offers this comprehensive course on Linux and Shell Programming . It is a self-paced course with video lectures. You will be awarded Course Completion Certificate at the end of the course.

Linux is a free open-source computer operating system based on the kernel distribution. The kernel is considered as the heart of the Linux operating system which takes care of the hardware and software functionalities in a Linux system. It is based on the UNIX operating system platform.

To learn the basics of the Linux operating system, one has to first understand the file system directory structure and the commands used to work on this operating system. Although, many different versions have been commercially released like GNOME, KDE, PANTHEON, etc. which deals with the GUIs for every type of user. Linux is considered a secured operating system in the computer world.

Some of the key features of the Linux Operating System are:

1. Linux core component is the kernel, which is independently developed from other operating system components.

2. It is free and open-source.

3. It has uniform multiprocessor support.

4. It includes a Command Line Interface (CLI) and also Graphical User Interface (GUI).

In this Linux Basics self-paced training by Uplatz, you will get familiar with the basic concepts related to the Linux operating system, how it is different from the UNIX platform, the command line interface of the Linux Operating System along with the different commands and also some detail and deeper concepts on this.

At the end of the successful completion of this Linux Basics Certification Course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion from Uplatz. Also, you will have lifetime access to the course.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Course Completion Certificate by Uplatz

Reed courses certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed

Curriculum

5
sections
41
lectures
24h 4m
total

    • 1: Introduction to Unix & Linux 43:59
    • 2: Basic Commands Preview 44:01
    • 3: Sample Command Application 33:40
    • 4: Linux Directories and MetaCharacters 44:10
    • 5: Editor - vi 54:44
    • 6: Linux Documentation 29:49

    • 7: File Utilities - Standard IO Redirection Pipes 52:52
    • 8: Access Permissions 55:00
    • 9: Links and Checksum 39:33

    • 10: Disk Utilities 24:35
    • 11: Process Utilities 32:41
    • 12: Text Processing Utilities 53:49
    • 13: Miscellaneous Commands 18:34
    • 14: Archive and Compress Utilities - part 1 46:08
    • 15: Archive and Compress Utilities - part 2 20:48

    • 16: System Administrative Basics 36:59
    • 17: Run Levels and Root Privileges 30:10
    • 18: Package Management 46:10
    • 19: Networking - part 1 36:20
    • 20: Networking - part 2 33:28
    • 21: File Systems and Devices 29:33

    • 22: Introduction to Shells and Shell Programming 55:18
    • 23: Quoting Mechanism and Test Command 28:52
    • 24: Operators - Arithmetic and Increment 15:54
    • 25: Operators - Relational and Logical 15:16
    • 26: Operators - String and File Test 27:26
    • 27: Conditional Statements 36:55
    • 28: Loops 54:57
    • 29: Loop Control Statements 40:46
    • 30: Nested Loops 39:59
    • 31: Arrays 48:10
    • 32: Functions - part 1 43:26
    • 33: Functions - part 2 16:46
    • 34: Command Line Arguments 33:22
    • 35: Command Line Options 22:35
    • 36: Command Line Arguments and Options Slides 09:12
    • 37: Signals 28:17
    • 38: Debugging 15:05
    • 39: Utilities - part 1 43:26
    • 40: Utilities - part 2 37:56
    • 41: Program 22:37

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Description

Linux and Shell Programming - Course Syllabus

  1. Introduction to Unix/Linux
    · Unix and its history
    · Introduction to Linux
    · Login session
    · Working with the Unix filesystem (Linux Directories)
    · Linux Basic Commands (ls, pwd, cd, touch, mkdir, rmdir, cp, mv, cat, rm)
    · Handling files and directories (with metacharacters)
    · Working with vi (visual editor along with 3 modes)
    · Linux documentation (along with manual sections including path)
  2. File utilities
    · Standard I/O, redirection and pipes
    · File descriptors and its related usage of metacharacters (>, >>, <, <<, <<<)
    · Changing file access rights (users and permissions including both Symbolic and Absolute modes) (chmod)
    · Soft links and hard links
    · Checking file integrity
  3. Linux Utilities
    · Disk utilities (du, df)
    · Process utilities (ps and all options)
    · Text processing utilities (head, tail, wc, find, grep etc)
    · Miscellaneous commands
    · Compressing and archiving (backup and restore) utilities
    · User management, time management and shutdown (init levels)
  4. System administrative basics
    · Networking
    · File systems and devices
    · Accessing administrator (root) privileges
    · Package management

Who is this course for?

  • Students in computer science, information technology, or electronics courses
  • Engineering or diploma students who need practical Linux knowledge
  • Learners preparing for Linux-related certifications like Linux+ or RHCSA
  • Individuals with little or no prior experience in Unix or Linux systems
  • Beginners looking to build foundational skills in Linux and shell programming
  • Entry-level professionals aiming to become Linux system administrators
  • People preparing for roles in system administration, DevOps, or IT infrastructure
  • Developers who need to work in Linux environments for coding, testing, or deployment
  • QA testers using Linux for automation, scripting, or test environment setup
  • Software engineers transitioning from Windows to Unix/Linux-based development
  • Professionals from hardware, electronics, or networking backgrounds moving into IT
  • Career switchers looking to enter technical roles involving Linux systems
  • Support technicians aiming to grow into more advanced system roles
  • IT support staff working in environments where Linux is commonly used
  • Network administrators expanding their skillset to include Linux system knowledge
  • Educators or trainers designing or teaching Linux fundamentals courses
  • Technical instructors delivering training on shell commands and system tools
  • Internal corporate trainers building Linux onboarding or upskilling programs

Requirements

Passion and zeal to succeed!

Career path

  • Linux Programmer
  • Linux Developer
  • Software Developer
  • Linux Kernel Developer
  • Software Engineer
  • System Engineer
  • Shell Programmer

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