Introduction: Introduce users to typing commands using the command line to work with the Linux operating system. Focusing on hands-on exercises, it will introduce the basic structure and use of the file system, and how to find help.

Course Goals

• To introduce users (who have never used Linux) to the Linux OS and command line environment.

• Use basic Linux commands from a command line interface (CLI) within a terminal.

• How to find help on a particular command.

• Understand what a File System is and be able to navigate around, list folder contents, create folders, move, copy and delete files/folders.

• Introduce file/folder permissions and ownership. 

Sections

1. Getting Started with Linux: Introduction to what Linux is.

2. Using the Terminal: Introduction to using a Terminal.

3. The Linux File System: Introduction to the Linux File System, its structure and how to navigate around it, as well as creating, moving and copying files and folders.

4. Next Steps and Summary: Point to resources and trainings to continue learning Linux. Summarize what’s been covered.