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 how to use essential commands to navigate directories, create files and folders, inspect contents, and access built-in help. The course is especially useful for learners who want to feel more confident using AI-powered developer tools and other command-line applications.
What you'll learn
navigation of directories
file and folder creation
using essential command line commands
accessing built-in help
Course objectives
understanding the command line vs. graphical interface